Rewarding, Profitable, Part-Time Business

What Franchise; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A national art education franchise seeks motivated individuals to oversee local branches. Ideal candidates will manage classes and tutors, focusing on community engagement and growth. No prior art experience required. This part-time lifestyle franchise promises profitability with an average of £25,000 per year per branch. Flexible work can be done from home alongside class duties.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Marketing support

Ongoing mentoring

Qualifications

• No prior art or teaching experience needed.
• Must be friendly, approachable, and community-minded.
• Comfortable managing a tutor and class assistant.

Responsibilities

• Organise and oversee local art classes.
• Build relationships within the community.
• Manage business operations for steady growth.

Skills

Organisational skills

Community engagement

Management skills

Job description

About The Seasons Art Class

The Seasons Art Class offers adults the chance to rediscover creativity in a friendly and social environment. Franchisees run structured 14‑week courses covering four core mediums—drawing, watercolour, acrylics and oil pastels—using lesson plans, demonstrations and handouts provided by head office. With more than 130 branches in the UK, The Seasons Art Class is the UK’s leading provider of adult art education. Students are typically beginners to improvers who want to learn a new skill, boost their wellbeing, and make new friends. Many return for term after term, giving branches reliable repeat income.

Franchise model

Franchisees receive an exclusive territory and run courses locally. Each course runs for 14 weeks, split into two identical sessions (morning and afternoon) to allow up to 35–45 students in total. Students pay in advance, so cashflow is healthy, and with high re‑enrolment rates the business grows steadily each term. Franchisees don’t need to be artists themselves: tutors deliver the teaching while franchisees oversee the business.

• Training in marketing, operations and course management
• A full curriculum with lesson plans, demonstrations and handouts
• A marketing suite with professional adverts and artwork
• Booking manager support to handle enquiries and registrations (optional but recommended)
• Ongoing guidance and mentoring from head office

What type of franchisee is Seasons looking for?

You don’t need art or teaching experience – the role is about organising, building relationships, and growing your local branch.

Successful franchisees are:

• Friendly, approachable and community‑mindful
• Comfortable managing a tutor and class assistant
• Organised and proactive
• Motivated to run a business with strong repeat income

Training and support

Every franchisee begins with comprehensive training, covering everything from advertising to course delivery. You’ll also receive:

• Ready‑to‑use marketing and advertising materials
• A dedicated booking manager to manage enquiries and registrations (optional)
• Ongoing business mentoring and regular check‑ins
• Access to a large and supportive network of branch owners

Investment

The cost of investing in The Seasons Art Class is as follows:

• Funding support available through HSBC and businessmasters.com (50–75 %)
• Average profitability of £25,000 per branch, per year once established

Total investment is between £28K and £30K.

Benefits

This is a proven, part‑time lifestyle business that balances profitability with personal fulfilment. Franchisees benefit from:

• A simple, low‑overhead model with strong cashflow
• Average branch profitability of £25,000 per year
• High student retention with repeat bookings term after term
• Flexible working – one day a week in class plus admin from home
• The backing of an established brand with 130 branches in the UK

Target locations

Exclusive franchise territories are available across the UK. Please enquire to check availability in your area.

Agreement terms

Franchise agreements are typically five years, with free renewal options available.