EARLY BIRD CALENDAR SWEEPSTAKES
Early-bird and calendar Pre-Orders are really important to us. You can learn how much we appreciate them in a couple of recent posts on the Dolphin Tale, our blog.
To movitate you to hit that 'BUY NOW' button we have put together a sweepstakes. Each 2027 Dolphin Studio Calendar order placed before midnight on September 7th will be entered to win one of the following prizes. Winners will be announced in our Sept. 13, 2026 newsletter, the Sunday Splash. Winners will have 48 hours to claim their prize before another winner is chosen.
WHAT YOU CAN WIN:
A $149 VALUE
1. Handmade Calendar Frame
Handmade of natural poplar wood in Bend OR, by Matt Willig. These brand new (heirloom quailty) calendar frames are built to last with matching grain on mitered corners, and thorough attention to detail. They store the whole calendar, are easy to use and allow for note making.
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A $119 VALUE
2. 2027 GIFT CALENDAR
The perfect gift for a very special someone. We will send it gift wrapped and with a handwritten card with your message.
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A $152 VALUE
3. Greeting Card Collection
One dozen assorted greeting cards with coordinating screenprinted envelopes, a frame to fit your favorite and a screenprinted Dolphin Studio tote bag.
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A $145 VALUE
4. Embellished Archive Print
Choose any image from our calendar archive to commemorate a special event in your life. We will embellish a scanned copy of your chosen print to mark your special day.
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A $150 VALUE
5. Print Club 6
Get a surprise print in the snail-mail 6 times over 12 months beginning in March 2027. A wonderful gift to share with friends or keep to add a cheerful pop of color in your mailbox and on your wall.
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A $270 VALUE
6. PRINT CLUB 12
Get a surprise print in the snail-mail each month for a full year beginning in March 2027. A wonderful gift to share with friends or keep to add a cheerful pop of color in your mailbox and on your wall.
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A $395 VALUE
7. EMBELLISHED 2027 CALENDAR
Have you ever noticed highlighted dates on Dolphin Studio calendars? We love to celebrate family birthdays! Send us up to 12 notable dates to hand embellish on a your very own 2027 Dolphin Studio Calendar.
LEARN MOREWhat our customers say:
Cara R.
"I love love love the family Calendar!
Artwork is wonderful, print quality is exceptional, family story is on point, creativity is off the hook."
Barry H.
"A Grand Yearly Tradition
Some years back a friend sent me a Dolphin Studio Calendar. Soon I began to buy my own and then I began sending to friends and relatives as gift. What a wonderful tradition to have — and what joy, each month, to discover a new piece of art."
Morgan
"Annual Christmas gift for my artsy and whimsical SIL
It never fails to give us something to look forward to all year long! She sends me a picture of the design each month and we just enjoy the beauty of it. Thanks for such a foolproof gift she adores!”
Georgia
"A Tradition!
One for me and three more for family. 12 original pieces of art that we collectively look forward to revealing and discussing each month— no peeking ahead! Large, bold and unique. I haven’t found anything else like it."
Leah
"Beautiful and whimsical!
We love our calendar and look forward to turning to each new month and revealing the design. These are truly works of art that add a little whimsy to your decor. I frame old months to make a gallery wall and to give the design a second life, or use them as wrapping paper or note cards. Makes a great gift."
Keith U.
"Highlight of each month!
Since I discovered the Dolphin Studio calendars, they’ve been the highlight of every month—and it’s infectious! First I just needed one (for me), now every year I buy more and more for people who fall in love with mine. But I can’t look at the 2026 calendar yet, that would spoil the surprise!"
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HAND PRINTED IN MASSACHUSETTS
Full Collection
Handmade Cards, Kitchen Towels, Totes, Stickers, Journals, Calendars & More!
Greeting Cards
Folded greeting cards available individually or in packs with co-ordinating envelopes.
THE ARCHIVE
Commemorate a special day from years past with monthly images date back to the 1970s.
ABOUT US
A little history
Founded in 1970 by the local high school art teachers John and Primm ffrench to augment their salaries and enable summer travels to John's home in Co. Galway Ireland.
The Dolphin Studio brought the family together through making. Since the very beginning each family member designed a month of the annual calendar.
WHO's In Charge
Today, Crispina ffrench and Sofia Hughes, sisters and daughters of Primm and John run The Dolphin Studio.
Crispina manages the printshop, new product development, wholesale and custom work.
Sofia has taught kindergarten for 28 years and helps with marketing, customer service, and business development.
MEET THE TEAM
Our print team makes our production possible. Each summer we employ a couple of hardworking young people interested in learning our process who fit our vibe.
We have been blessed with two year round employees who have become master printers. Kerry Bates is our paper genie and production princess. Johnny Ringer holds down the cyber end of things and translates hand drawn art to digital files.
