Home studio drawing classes

Parents of school-age children, teenagers building art portfolios, and adults wanting a relaxed creative hobby.

Per-student fees by the class or per term, paid in advance. Group classes earn more per hour than one-to-one sessions, and private lessons can be priced higher.

• Solid drawing ability
• Patient, clear teaching
• Comfortable with children and adults
• Basic organising and bookkeeping

• Council rules on running classes from home, including visitors, parking and noise. Check with your local council
• Public liability insurance, and check whether your home insurance covers business use
• Working with Children Check, which is required in most states and territories for people working with children. Check your state's requirements
• Unreliable numbers: classes can drop off during school holidays, so plan for gaps
• Keep clear records and register for an ABN; check when GST registration applies to you

Startup costs are typically around $300 to $2,000, depending on your space, materials, insurance and how you set up the room. These are estimates only, so price your own setup before you commit.

Monthly revenue is typically around $400 to $2,500, depending on how many classes you run and how full they are. That is revenue before costs, and numbers can drop during school holidays, so plan for gaps.

Check your local council's rules on running classes from home, including visitors, parking and noise. Also check your state's Working with Children Check requirements, public liability insurance, whether home insurance covers business use, and ABN and GST registration.