Small Art Classes from Home

Parents of school-age children, adult hobbyists and homeschooling families in your neighbourhood.

Fees per class or per term, plus occasional paid workshops and a materials charge. Small groups keep your costs low.

• Confident in at least one art medium
• Patient and clear when teaching
• Organized with bookings and payments

• Home-based business licence and zoning rules, which vary by municipality
• Commercial general liability insurance, and check that your home insurance allows visitors for business
• Working with children: check whether you need a police vulnerable sector check
• Art materials safety, especially for young children, and ventilation if using solvents

Estimated startup costs are typically around $500 to $3,000, depending on your space, the materials and furniture you need, and how many students you take at once.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated around $300 to $2,000, depending on how many classes you run, class sizes and what you charge. Treat it as revenue before your own costs.

Check home-based business licence and zoning rules with your municipality, and whether your home insurance allows business visitors. If teaching children, check whether you need a police vulnerable sector check, and consider commercial general liability insurance.