Home studio drawing lessons

Parents of school-age children, teens building portfolios for art programs, and adults wanting a creative hobby.

Per-lesson or monthly fees, often charged per child or per adult. Terms of 6 to 10 weeks and small group rates can fill your week more efficiently than one-to-one.

• Strong drawing ability
• Patient, clear explaining
• Comfortable with children and adults
• Basic organizing and bookkeeping

• Check whether your municipality requires a home-based business licence or has zoning limits on clients visiting
• Check your home insurance covers business visitors, and ask about commercial general liability insurance
• Working with children: check whether parents expect a vulnerable sector police check
• Register your business name with your province and check GST/HST rules once revenue grows

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $200 to $1,200, depending on the drawing materials, furniture and lighting you need for your teaching space at home. Check whether your home insurance covers business visitors.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $300 to $2,000, depending on how many students you teach, group sizes and your lesson prices. The work typically takes at least 5 hours a week, so it can start small alongside other commitments.

Check whether your municipality requires a home-based business licence or limits clients visiting. Check your home insurance and ask about commercial general liability insurance. If you teach children, check whether parents expect a vulnerable sector police check, and register your business name with your province.