Online live painting classes

Hobbyists who prefer learning at home, people with no local art classes nearby, and groups wanting a virtual creative session.

Ticket price per live class, multi-week course fees, and optionally recorded lessons or a monthly membership for ongoing students.

• Painting in one or two mediums
• Clear step-by-step teaching on camera
• Basic video and lighting setup
• Simple online marketing

• General liability or professional liability insurance, check whether you need it for online teaching
• Check state sales tax rules on digital products or online classes, which vary by state
• Copyright, only teach original work or artworks you have the right to reproduce
• Reliable internet and a backup plan if a live class drops out
• Student privacy and consent if you record sessions

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $200 to $1,500, depending on your camera, lighting, software, insurance and marketing choices. A simple setup with a reliable internet connection can keep costs near the lower end.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $200 to $3,000, depending on class prices, how many students join each session and whether you also sell recorded lessons. Hours per week and your marketing effort will affect where you land.

Check whether you need general or professional liability insurance, and look into your state's sales tax rules on digital products or online classes, which vary. Only teach original work or art you have the right to reproduce, and get consent before recording students.