Home painting studio for small classes

Local adults and teens wanting a relaxed creative class, small friend groups, and parents booking after-school or holiday sessions.

Fees per class or for a block of weeks, plus occasional weekend workshops and private group bookings. Materials can be included in the price.

• Painting and teaching basics
• Making beginners feel welcome
• Simple bookings and payments
• Promoting through local groups and social media

• Council rules on home-based businesses, including student numbers, parking and hours
• Renters should check the lease, and owners in strata should check the by-laws
• Public liability insurance, and check whether your home insurance covers business visitors
• A Working with Children Check may be needed if you teach under-18s, check your state's rules
• Neighbours' noise and parking concerns
• Safe storage and disposal of paints and solvents

Startup costs are typically around $800 to $4,000, depending on how many students you host, the easels, paints and canvases you buy, and how much you need to set up your space. These are estimates only.

Monthly revenue is typically around $400 to $3,000, depending on how many classes you run, class sizes and your pricing. This is an estimate, and results vary with the time you can commit and how well you promote locally.

Check your council's rules on home-based businesses, including student numbers, parking and hours. Renters should check their lease and strata owners the by-laws. Also check public liability and home insurance, Working with Children Check rules for under-18s, and safe paint storage.