56 YEARS OF FAMILY-MADE CALENDARS
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What our customers say:
Alex V-H.
Stunning 2027 calendar!
A xmas present for my wife. She will be thrilled! Thank you
Margaret
Always Amazing
The calendar has had a place in my kitchen for years now. I love turning the page to a new month and seeing a new piece of art. Really beautiful and love that it is a family run business.
Sandi L.
The Gift I Give Myself
I look forward to purchasing this calendar each year. Is it a bit pricey? Yes. Is it worth every penny? Yes! It is a gift I give myself. Hang it in my home office where I work for most of my days every day. It is a piece of art, an inspiration on most days, and just plain beautiful. Also, it supports a family who I have much respect for. A small family business, employing generations of members. How can you go wrong? Also makes a wonderful GIFT for all those you love!
Carolyn G.
Best gift to myself every year!
Truly a delight all year long. I love the surprise of each month's drawings, so I don't ever look ahead. And, it's a beautiful piece of art on my kitchen wall.
Norma
2027 Calendar
I don't look at the calendar before every month begins to assure that I'll be surprised. But as always, it arrived quickly and safely. I can't wait to see what delights me on January 1.
Cathy
Family Christmas Gifts
I buy these for my family every year for Christmas. I checked in year 2 to see who wanted the Dolphin Studio calendar (again) and EVERYONE said YES PLEASE! We don’t open them and peek, we let ourselves be surprised by the art each month.
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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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.
Blog posts
Our father/grandfather John ffrench was the patriarch of the ffrench family. He and our mother/grandmother Primm established The Dolphin Studio in 1973. We are often asked where our business name...
I wanted to write this little blog to introduce who we are and the people making our products. Spoiler alert: it’s mostly our family! We are a family business and if you want to read more about our...
What to do with your old calendar....
One of the most common questions we get is, “What should I do with my old calendars?” Some people frame them, some people recycle them, but a lot of people seem to keep them in a pile, moving them ...