Anyone with an artistic skill such as painting, drawing, or pottery can start their own successful art teaching business. Many people interested in learning an artistic skill don t have the space, materials, or facilities to learn on their own at home, and art schools provide them with a place they can go to learn with others without having to purchase expensive looms, kilns, easels, and other such equipment. Children, teens, adults - they are all looking to do art in their free time. This book shows you step by step how you can start your own successful art teaching business, whether it s at your home or at a rented studio. It will show you how to develop and customize not only classes, but also art camps, birthday parties, and artist s retreats. Learn how to set up classrooms, find students, provide great customer service, and ensure the business remains profitable - and generate the creative spark in your students, staff, and community. Whatever your artistic skill, with the right business plan and a bit of savvy you can start your own successful business teaching art to others. The CD contains MS Word forms and questionnaires to help you plan your business. Highlights include: Exercises, including Targeting Your Market and Creative Visualization Parental permission form Registration form An artwork and photo gallery"