Home studio art classes

Parents of school-aged children, adult hobbyists and retirees looking for a creative outlet.

Term fees or casual per-class fees per student, with materials either included in the price or charged as a small extra.

• Confident drawing or painting ability
• Patient, encouraging teaching style
• Planning simple lessons for mixed abilities

• Council approval for a home-based business, and any limits on visitors, parking or noise
• Public liability insurance, and check whether your home insurance covers business visitors
• A Working With Children Check is required in most states if you teach under-18s, check your state's requirements
• Choose non-toxic materials, especially for children

Startup costs are typically around $500 to $3,000, depending on your materials, furniture, studio set-up and insurance. These are estimates, so start with a small class size and build up your supplies as you grow.

Monthly revenue is typically around $400 to $2,500, depending on class numbers, fees and how many sessions you run. These are estimates only. It typically takes at least about 5 hours a week.

Check council approval for a home-based business and any limits on visitors, parking or noise. Check public liability insurance and whether your home insurance covers business visitors. Check Working With Children Check rules in your state, and choose non-toxic materials.