Small art classes from home

Local adults looking for a relaxing hobby, parents booking after-school or holiday sessions, and friends or groups wanting a creative get-together.

Fee per session or a block of weeks, with an optional charge for materials. Taking a small number of regular students keeps income steady.

• Confident in at least one art medium
• Patient and encouraging teaching style
• Planning simple lesson ideas
• Friendly with all ages

• Check your lease, mortgage terms or council rules on running a business from home and visitors coming to the property
• Public liability insurance, and check whether your home insurance covers visitors for business use
• If you teach under-18s, check what safeguarding steps and DBS checks are appropriate
• Check parking and neighbour impact if you have regular groups

Estimated startup costs are typically around £200 to £1,500, depending on your space, the materials you supply and how many students you plan to teach.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around £300 to £1,500, depending on class size, how often you teach and what you charge. Treat this as revenue before your own costs.

Check your lease, mortgage terms or council rules on running a business from home with visitors. Also check public liability insurance and whether your home insurance covers visitors, safeguarding and DBS steps for under-18s, and parking and neighbour impact.