Live online craft classes and kits

Hobbyists who can't reach a local studio, gift buyers, and groups such as clubs or workplaces wanting a virtual session.

Ticket price per class or course, kit sales, and private group sessions.

• Clear teaching on camera
• Basic video and audio setup
• Packing and posting kits

• Shipping costs and delays in a large country, and winter delivery problems
• Check product liability insurance if you sell kits, especially with sharp tools or small parts
• Check GST/HST and provincial sales tax rules for digital classes and physical kits
• Use only patterns and materials you have the right to teach and sell

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $300 to $2,000, depending on your camera and audio setup, kit materials, packaging and any software. Starting with a supply list instead of kits can keep costs down.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $200 to $1,500, depending on class prices, attendance and kit sales. Many people start part-time at around five hours a week.

Check shipping costs and delays across a large country, including winter delivery problems. Also check product liability insurance for kits with sharp tools or small parts, GST/HST and provincial sales tax rules, and that you have the right to teach and sell your patterns.