India's creative summer school

Where art grows
and teachers thrive

Live online art classes for children aged 6–18, taught by skilled Indian educators who deserve fair income — every summer, every student counts.

Child painting in an art class
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100+Students this summer
20+ Teachers supported
Live online via Skype & Zoom
Certified art educators
Ages 6 to 18
Affordable & flexible batches
Fair teacher pay
Children in an online art class
Our mission

Two problems.
One beautiful solution.

Every summer, millions of Indian children have months of unstructured time and parents seeking enriching, screen-positive activities. At the same time, thousands of qualified art teachers earn far below their potential — especially during school holidays.

Art Classes bridges the gap. We connect students to skilled educators through live online classes, creating value on both sides: children gain creativity and confidence, teachers gain fair and flexible income.

Creative confidenceEvery child leaves with real skills and a growing portfolio.
Teacher dignityFair pay and flexible hours for every session taught.
AccessibilityAffordable group rates and scholarship seats available.
Quality firstVetted educators, structured curricula, weekly feedback.
How it works

A model that works for everyone

Art Classes is a platform connecting four stakeholders in a self-reinforcing ecosystem.

Students

Children aged 6–18 who gain real artistic skills, build a portfolio, earn certificates, and discover a creative outlet during summer.

  • Structured, age-appropriate curriculum
  • Small groups for personalised attention
  • Digital certificate on completion
  • Progress through 3 certificate levels

Art teachers

Talented educators who teach from home, earn fairly, and reach students across India — without limits of a local classroom.

  • 50–60% revenue share per session
  • Flexible schedule — you set your hours
  • Training and curriculum support provided
  • Grow your own student base over time

Parents

Families across India who want productive, enriching summer activities at honest prices — from the comfort of home.

  • Safe, moderated online environment
  • Weekly progress updates
  • Affordable group rates from ₹800/month
  • Scholarship seats available for eligible families

Art Classes platform

The operational layer — matching students to teachers, handling payments, and ensuring quality across every batch.

  • Enrolment and scheduling management
  • Teacher vetting and onboarding
  • Payment collection and teacher payouts
  • Parent communication and feedback loop
Curriculum

Three levels of creative growth

Age-appropriate programmes that build progressively — from first brushstrokes to portfolio-ready work.

Level 1

Art Explorers

Ages 6–9 · Beginner

Build fundamental creativity through joyful, hands-on exploration of colour, shape, and imagination.

Sketching Colouring Patterns Nature drawing Finger painting
Level 2

Creative Artists

Ages 10–13 · Intermediate

Develop technique and personal style through structured projects in watercolour, perspective, and composition.

Watercolour Perspective drawing Still life Mandala art Mixed media
Level 3

Young Professionals

Ages 14–18 · Advanced

Build a portfolio and develop professional skills — ideal for students aspiring to NID, NIFT, or art college.

Portrait drawing Acrylic painting Digital basics Portfolio building Exam prep
Business model

Five ways Art Classes creates value

A diversified model that funds teacher salaries and scholarship seats.

Core

Group batches

5–8 students per live batch, 3× per week. High volume at affordable rates — the revenue backbone.

₹800–1,200 / student / month
Premium

1-on-1 classes

Private sessions for focused growth or NID/NIFT prep. Higher fee, higher teacher payout.

₹2,500–4,000 / student / month
B2B

School partnerships

Bulk deals with private schools to run Art Classes summer programmes for their enrolled students.

Custom school pricing
Retention

Certificate programme

3-level structured curriculum. Printed and digital certificates keep students enrolled year-round.

Bundled into programme fees
Scale

Recorded course library

Teachers record best lessons. Sold as self-paced bundles — passive income beyond summer season.

₹199–499 per course bundle
Impact

Scholarship fund

A share of premium revenue funds subsidised seats for underprivileged children via NGO partners.

Cross-subsidised from paying batches
Social impact

Measuring what matters

100+
Students targeted this summer
20+
Teachers supported with fair income
10+
Live summer batches running
3+
Scholarship programmes offered
Art teacher giving an online class
For educators

Teach what you love.
Earn what you deserve.

If you're a skilled art teacher who earns too little or has free time during school vacations, Art Classes was built for you. Teach from anywhere in India, on your own schedule, to students who are genuinely excited to learn.

  • 50–60% revenue share on every session you teach
  • Full flexibility — you set your available hours
  • We handle all marketing, enrolment and payments
  • Curriculum support and onboarding provided free
  • Earn royalties from your recorded course content
Apply to teach →
Growth plan

From pilot to nationwide

A phased approach to building something sustainable and impactful.

Months 1–2 · Foundation

Build and pilot

  • Recruit 5–8 vetted teachers via Facebook groups and local schools
  • Set fee structure and teacher payout policy
  • Run first 3–5 group batches at pilot pricing
  • Collect weekly feedback to refine the model
Months 3–4 · Scale

Grow and diversify

  • Launch certificate programme and 1-on-1 premium tier
  • Approach 2–3 private schools for partnerships
  • Build Instagram presence and website
  • Begin recording the course library
Month 5+ · Impact

National reach

  • Expand teacher base to 20+ educators across India
  • Launch national online art competition
  • Build dedicated Art Classes learning platform
  • Introduce NGO partnerships and scholarship fund
Future goals

Growing a nationwide creative community

Expand teacher partnerships across India
Launch national online art competitions
Create digital student portfolios and virtual exhibitions
Build a dedicated Art Classes learning platform
Leadership

Driving the vision forward

Pragya

Co-Developer & Founder

Leads strategic planning, student engagement, programme design, and community outreach. The driving force behind Art Classes.

Educator Network

Teaching Community

A growing community of passionate, skilled art teachers across India — committed to nurturing creativity in every student.

Join the team

Open positions

We're looking for passionate people in operations, marketing, and community building. Reach out to get involved.

Register

Ready to join
the Art Classes family?

Register your child for our summer and year-round batches. Tell us their age and when they're free, and we'll match them to a batch at the right level — usually within 24 hours.

Teaching, school partnerships or anything else? Email us at hello@canvasarts.org.

  • Emailhello@canvasarts.org
  • PlatformSkype · Zoom · Google Meet
  • Ages6 to 18 years
  • SeasonSummer + year-round batches
  • LocationOnline — all across India

Register for classes

Takes under a minute. No payment needed to register.

Please enter the student's name.
Please enter a valid email.
Please enter an age between 6 and 18.
Please choose a preferred time.
Please choose at least one day.

We only use these details to place the student in a batch and to contact you about classes.

Registration received!

Thank you — we'll email you within 24 hours with batch options that match your availability.