Online live painting lessons

Hobbyists, people in smaller towns without local classes, and busy adults who prefer learning at home.

Fee per live class, monthly membership for weekly classes, or one-to-one coaching sessions with feedback on student work.

• Clear spoken instruction on camera
• Setting up an overhead or angled camera and good lighting
• Basic online marketing and social media

• Check whether you need to collect GST/HST once your revenue passes the small supplier threshold
• Only use images and reference photos you have the rights to teach from
• Consider business insurance that covers professional services
• Students in different time zones and the cost of shipping if you sell supply kits
• Check privacy practices when recording sessions that show students

Startup costs are estimated at typically around $200 to $1,200, depending on your camera and lighting setup, software and whether you offer supply kits. Treat this as an estimate and price your own equipment first.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $200 to $1,500, depending on your class prices, number of students and how many sessions you run. The estimate assumes from about 4 hours a week.

Check whether you need to collect GST/HST once your revenue passes the small supplier threshold. Only use images and reference photos you have rights to teach from. Consider insurance covering professional services, and check privacy practices when recording sessions that show students.