Calligraphy lessons from home

Hobbyists, people wanting a relaxing creative outlet, brides-to-be learning envelope writing, and parents booking for teens.

Fee per person per lesson, or a fixed price for a block of lessons. Starter kits can be added to the price or sold separately.

• Confident, neat calligraphy
• Clear, patient teaching
• Planning simple lesson sequences

• Check whether your landlord, mortgage lender or council allows visitors to your home for lessons
• Public liability insurance is worth checking, as people will be in your home
• Check your home insurance covers business use
• Keep ink away from soft furnishings and make sure children are supervised

Startup costs are typically around £150 to £800, depending on the pens, ink, paper and furniture you need and any insurance. These are estimates, so start small and add equipment as classes grow.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £200 to £1,200, depending on how many students you teach and how often. It is revenue rather than profit, so allow for materials and insurance.

Check whether your landlord, mortgage lender or council allows visitors to your home for lessons. Also check your home insurance covers business use, consider public liability insurance, and make sure children are supervised and ink is kept off furnishings.