Patreon Nhuan Dao Calligraphy
A daily calligraphy practice with me
- Not a course. Not a community. Not a challenge.
- Your 10-minute mindful escape from daily stress.
- Just open Patreon, download today’s worksheet, and write.
You don’t need another tutorial
You’ve watched enough “how to hold a brush” videos. You’ve bought the pens (sitting in your drawer). You’ve saved the “inspiration” pins.
What you need isn’t more knowledge.
What you need is:
- A daily prompt & worksheet & video (so you never think “what should I practice today?”)
- Someone writing WITH you (I post my practice daily on IG/YouTube – you’re not alone)
- Simple structure (download worksheet → write 10 min → done)
→ Result: You don’t quit after 7 days like 87% of people who try calligraphy.
Why “lettering with me” is different
Watching my IG/ YouTube tutorials:
- You watch when motivated
- I recorded it days ago
- No connection
Lettering with me on Patreon:
- Every day I post: “Today I wrote [this]”
- You see it and think: “Nhuan wrote, I should too”
- Real-time accountability without pressure
Like a gym buddy who shows up – so you don’t skip.
I’ve done this 5,000+ times. Every day. No breaks. This isn’t a promise. It’s a track record.
Why calligraphy works for stress relief
Can’t meditate? Me neither.
Calligraphy is different:
- Active meditation – hands busy, mind focused, thoughts quiet
- Tangible results – you CREATE something beautiful (not just “feel” calmer)
- Repetitive motion – calms your nervous system (like knitting, but you learn a skill)
- Proven – creative practices reduce cortisol by 75%
No prescription. No side effects. Just 10 minutes with a pen.
This is not:
✘ A course you “complete”
✘ A community where you chat constantly
✘ A challenge with rankings
✘ A place you must post publicly
This is:
✓ Daily prompts + worksheets
✓ Me writing with you (posted daily)
✓ Private practice space (post only if you want feedback)
✓ Quiet, no pressure, no comparison
You’ll love this if you:
✓ Are an introvert – hate group chats, want solo practice
✓ Are a mom/wife/grandmother – need 10 minutes just for YOU
✓ Are retired – want a meaningful daily ritual
✓ Feel stressed – need escape without leaving home
✓ Can’t do traditional meditation – sitting still makes you anxious
✓ Tried calligraphy before – loved it but quit, need accountability
Choose Your Plan
Being a FAN
$3 / month
Start your journey, build the habit
✓ FREE GIFT: 2 digital workbooks — 21-Day Brush Lettering & Easy Cursive Handwriting for Beginners ($36 value) to to kick off your journey. (Ends Jan 1, 2026)
✓ All my coloring book
✓ Daily Lettering With me
- Each day, you’ll get a new prompt + traceable worksheets (normally $3 each).
- Just 5-10 minutes per piece – print and practice anytime
- Bring joy, focus, and balance to your day (no matter how busy)
- Each practice ends with a finished piece you can keep, gift, or share.
- Tips on technique, color combos, and materials (but use whatever you have)
✓ Private Chat Access:
✓ Connect with fellow lettering lovers.
✓ Share ideas, grow together.
✓ Ask questions, vote in polls, and help shape future videos.
✓ Giveaways: Every month, 15 random names will be lettered live on a card by me. Winners picked on the 25th.
✓ My heartfelt THANK YOU for your support.
Finding Smooth Curves
$9 / month
Improve faster with personal feedback and get recognized for your progress.
Everything in Being a Fan, plus:
✓ Personalized Feedback from Nhuan Dao
- Send me your work, get detailed, private feedback on every project
- Response time: 2–3 business days.
- My advice and encouragement will help you improve fast.
✓ Behind-the-scenes studio content and previews.
✓ Your Name, Handwritten: I’ll letter your name on a card, take a photo, and share it in the group. You can download it easily to share on your socials.
Creating Flourish
$19 / month
Unlock every workbook and enjoy custom calligraphy made just for you.
Everything in Finding Smooth Curves, plus:
✓ FREE All-Access Pass — 100% OFF all my calligraphy workbooks on Gumroad (currently 8 workbooks — $152 value), plus every new workbook I release in the future.
✓ Custom Calligraphy Video: one personalized video, featuring your name (or a loved one’s), a $120 value — perfect as a gift or keepsake
What members say
“The 10 minutes I write is the only time my mind quiets down. I’m 68, retired, and this is the highlight of my morning.” – Anna L., retired teacher, member 2 months
“I’m an introvert and hate group chats. This Patreon is perfect: I download worksheets, write privately, no one forces me to post. But I still feel ‘connected’ because I see Nhuan writing every day on Instagram. It’s like having a practice buddy without the social pressure.”
FAQ
“I’m not artistic. Can I still do this?”
Yes! 90% of members said the exact same thing before joining.
The worksheets have guidelines – you literally trace or follow the strokes step-by-step. No artistic talent needed.
Plus, you’ll see me practice daily. I make mistakes. My letters aren’t always perfect. It’s about the process (calming your mind), not the product (perfect letters).
“I don’t have time to practice every day.”
You don’t need to!
Many members practice 3-4 days per week. All prompts stay in the archive forever – practice when you can.
The “daily” part means there’s always something ready for you WHEN you have 10 minutes. Not pressure to do it every single day.
Life happens. Practice when it fits your schedule.
“Do I have to post?”
No. Tier $3 = completely private. Tier $9 = post only for feedback.
“Can I cancel?”
Yes, anytime. One click.
“I’m a beginner.”
Perfect! Most members are. Worksheets guide every stroke.
P.S. After teaching 3,000+ students, I saw the same thing happen:
They’d finish my course excited.
Practice for a week.
Then life got busy… and they stopped.
Three months later, they’d forgotten everything.
The problem wasn’t talent. It was structure.
This Patreon is that structure:
- Your daily prompt (so you never wonder “what should I practice?”)
- Me lettering with you (so you’re not doing it alone)
- Your quiet 10 minutes (that’s just for you)
If you’ve been wanting to start but keep putting it off, this is your invitation.
I’ll see you inside!
Nhuan Dao Calligraphy