Art classes

MySelf56

Hi

My better half is trying to open Art classes for a children.

How can she start I mean as a sole trader or company? It will be sole run. We have premises for hire (She needs insurance for this)

Do I need a solicitor or any one else?

Ta,

jimmii

Sole Trader is fine and obviously get insurance. Best see if you need to get background checks done to teach Children.

Buttercake

Yeah I'd consult a solicitor if I was doing this, set out disclaimers/terms and conditions

What if one of the kids drinks a jar of paint?

Gloomtastic!

I've pm'd you an insuarnce broker to get in touch with that specialise in childrens entertainment. They're also the cheapest I can find in Ireland.

Have a look at http://www.artzone.ie/. They've been doing art classes for years and the website has loads on info you'll need.

makeandcreate

Something to consider that I never thought about .I have taught craft classes for years in various shops, workshops, kids parties etc as a hired agent by somebody else. I recently converted my garage with the idea of running classes. Someone else that works in this area and has brought to my attention the possible problems and dangers of running a class alone with children. Mostly accusations of bullying, doing things to the child, what happens if an accident occurs etc. I know it might seem like overkill but I know how manipulative kids can be - anyone with kids old enough to speak does. And as soon as you need to employ someone it doesn't work. If you have a family friend or relative willing to just be there it would be worth it. For insurance, I went with Mast as they would cover classes and stuff I made to sell.