Home studio painting classes

Adult hobbyists, parents of school-age children, and people looking for a relaxing creative activity.

Fee per session or per multi-week course, with materials either included in the price or sold as a separate add-on.

• Solid painting skills in one or two mediums
• Patient, clear teaching
• Planning simple lesson series for beginners

• Check whether your municipality requires a home-based business licence or allows visiting clients at your address
• Ask your home insurer and a business insurer about commercial general liability cover for students visiting your home
• Children's classes may need a police vulnerable sector check, and parents often expect one
• Check zoning rules and parking, especially in condos or rented homes
• Ventilation and safe storage for solvents if you teach oils

Startup costs are estimated at typically around $300 to $1,500, depending on the mediums you teach, how many students you seat and how you set up your studio space. List your own supplies before you begin.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $300 to $2,000, depending on your class prices, group sizes and how many sessions you run. The estimate assumes from about 4 hours a week, so earnings depend on the time you offer.

Check whether your municipality requires a home-based business licence or allows visiting clients at your address, and ask insurers about liability cover. Children's classes may need a police vulnerable sector check. Also check zoning, parking and, if you teach oils, ventilation and solvent storage.