Drawing lessons from a home studio

Parents of children who enjoy art, teenagers building a portfolio, and adults wanting a relaxed hobby.

A price per lesson or a termly or monthly fee. Group lessons earn more per hour than one-to-one, and materials can be charged for or included.

• Confident drawing ability
• Patient, clear teaching
• Good with children and adults
• Planning simple lesson sequences

• Public liability insurance, especially with visitors in your home
• Check with your landlord, mortgage lender or council whether you can teach from home
• If you teach under-18s, check what DBS check and safeguarding policy are appropriate
• Safe use of materials such as charcoal dust and fixatives

Startup costs are typically around £150 to £800, depending on the materials, furniture and marketing you need for your spare room. These are estimates, so start with the basics and add as demand grows.

Monthly revenue is typically around £200 to £1,500, depending on how many students you teach and what you charge. These are estimates rather than guarantees, and you could start with as little as about four hours a week.

Check public liability insurance, especially with visitors in your home, and whether your landlord, mortgage lender or council allows teaching from home. If you teach under-18s, check what DBS check and safeguarding policy are appropriate, and how to use materials like charcoal safely.