Online painting lessons

Adults wanting to learn at home, people in regional areas with no local classes, and parents wanting lessons for kids.

Fee per live session, monthly membership, or a one-off price for a recorded course. You can also sell material kits posted to students.

• Painting and clear verbal explanation
• Setting up good lighting and camera angles
• Building an audience online

• Public liability or professional indemnity insurance, check what suits online teaching
• Check GST registration once your turnover reaches the threshold
• Use only your own artwork or properly licensed references in lessons
• Standing out online takes steady marketing, so allow time to build students

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $300 to $2,000, depending on your camera, lighting and audio setup, and how much course material you produce. Your own painting supplies and any marketing spend will also affect the total.

Check which public liability or professional indemnity insurance suits online teaching. Check when GST registration applies once your turnover reaches the threshold. Also make sure you use only your own artwork or properly licensed references in your lessons.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $200 to $1,500, depending on how many students you attract and your pricing. Standing out online takes steady marketing, so allow time to build your student base.