Paint-and-Sip style painting studio

Individuals and couples booking evening classes, parents booking kids' parties, and local businesses booking team events.

Ticket price per seat for scheduled classes, a flat group rate for private parties, and extra for corporate events. Supplies are built into the price.

• Painting and teaching in a friendly, relaxed way
• Event organizing and scheduling
• Local marketing and social media
• Customer service

• Check zoning and permits with your municipality for classes and public use of the space
• Commercial general liability and property insurance, and what your lease requires
• If you serve alcohol, check your provincial liquor licensing rules, or consider a bring-your-own or non-alcoholic model
• If you serve snacks, check with your local public health unit
• Fixed rent has to be covered even in quiet months, and summer and holiday demand can shift
• Check GST/HST registration once revenue passes the small supplier threshold, and Quebec's French-language rules if you operate there
• Parties for children may need extra supervision and clear policies

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $12,000 to $50,000, depending on your premises, easels and supplies, and fit-out. Treat this as an estimate and check what your lease would require.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on how many classes and parties you book and your pricing. Fixed rent must be covered even in quiet months, and summer and holiday demand can shift.

Check zoning and permits with your municipality, and commercial general liability and property insurance. If you serve alcohol, check provincial liquor licensing; for snacks, check with your public health unit. Also check GST/HST and Quebec French-language rules.