HOW TO HIRE · LESSONS & TUTORING · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
How to hire an art teacher in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.
An art lessons in Ireland costs €25–€70 per session, typically around €40. Here is how to check that in a minute, what to ask before you book, and what you must be handed when the job is done.
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THE 60-SECOND VERSION
Hiring an art teacher in five steps
- Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers art teacher work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — medium Exploration — students often have the opportunity to explore various art mediums, such as watercolours, acrylics, or charcoal.
- How does instructor's experience change the price?Training has to be paid for, and the rate reflects it. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does lesson format (individual or group) change the price?It is the difference between a quick visit and a long one. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does location change the price?Providers nearer you usually quote lower for the same work. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- What is not included?Art lessons generally do not include the cost of materials, such as paints or canvases — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a art teacher job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Check before you book
No register applies
NO REGISTER APPLIES TO PRIVATE TUTORS. Anyone may advertise as one. Where the student is under 18 the thing that matters is Garda vetting, obtained through an organisation under the National Vetting Bureau Acts 2012–2016 — and a parent cannot apply for it on a tutor's behalf, so the only practical check is to ask the tutor to show you the disclosure they hold and to read its date. A qualified teacher will also be on a teaching register, which is checkable.
Look for the trader badge and the ID-checked badge on the Locufy profile — both are checked by us, not claimed by the provider.
What to check instead
Garda vetting, shown to you, with its date; A subject qualification, and how much of their work is this subject at this level; Whether lessons are one-to-one or shared, and where they happen; For online lessons, whether sessions are recorded and who holds the recording; Cancellation and payment terms in writing — block-paid lessons are the commonest dispute; Two references from current families.
Ask for each of these before you agree a price, and get the answers in the same message as the quote.
Insurance
Expect public liability, and professional indemnity if they advise on exam strategy. You are booking an individual for a set number of hours, so ask whether the ID has been checked and what the rating is from people who booked the same way — there is no company behind them to carry either.
Ask to see the current certificate of insurance — the insurer's name, the limit and the date it runs to.
Trader or private seller
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 a trader must tell you they are a trader, and your consumer rights — work carried out with reasonable skill and care, and a cooling-off period on a contract agreed in your home or online — apply to traders and not to private sellers. On Locufy the trader status is shown on the profile.
Look for the trader badge on the Locufy profile, and ask anyone else for it in writing before you agree a price.
VAT
No VAT: this service is exempt, so there is none to add and none to reclaim. A quote that adds it is wrong. An individual working under the €42,500 registration threshold does not charge VAT at all, and does not have a VAT number to give you.
Ask whether the figure you were given includes it, and for the VAT number if they are registered — Revenue publishes the rate for this service. revenue.ie →
A good answer: No register covers art teacher work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — medium Exploration — students often have the opportunity to explore various art mediums, such as watercolours, acrylics, or charcoal.
A good answer: Training has to be paid for, and the rate reflects it. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: It is the difference between a quick visit and a long one. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Providers nearer you usually quote lower for the same work. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Art lessons generally do not include the cost of materials, such as paints or canvases — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a art teacher job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
A good answer: Expect public liability, and professional indemnity if they advise on exam strategy — art History Education — many art lessons include an introduction to art history, helping students understand different styles and movements.
A good answer: A written scope and a price before the art teacher starts, and an itemised invoice after — group Classes — art lessons can also be conducted in group settings, fostering collaboration and peer feedback.
Booking by the hour
- The rate per hour, and whether it changes in the evening or at a weekend
- The minimum booking, and what happens if the job finishes early
- What they bring and what you supply
- Whether the ID has been checked, and the rating from people who booked the same way
- Insurance, where the work can damage something or somebody
- The hours and the list of what is to be done, agreed before the first one
Walk away if
- They will not talk about it: instructor's experience — training has to be paid for, and the rate reflects it
- They will not talk about it: lesson format (individual or group) — it is the difference between a quick visit and a long one
- They will not talk about it: location — providers nearer you usually quote lower for the same work
- A price for the art teacher before anyone has asked the size, the access or the condition of what they are working on
- Cash only, or a large deposit before anything at all has started
- No written quote, or one that moves once the art teacher has begun
What an art teacher costs: €25–€70 per session
The figures are for the job, per session, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Drawing lessons and Painting lessons each carry their own band. Art Lessons price guide →
Guide prices compiled by the Locufy team from published Irish and UK provider price lists and 2026/27 cost guides. Updated 2026.
KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR? NOW FIND ONE
Art teachers near you, with the badges that matter shown
ID checked, trader status and one score from every review — on the card, before you message anyone. Nearest first. No account needed to look.
Or post the job free and let them come to you.
- Look firstInstructor's experience — training has to be paid for, and the rate reflects it — that is what the art teacher is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
- Agree what is being doneLesson format (individual or group) — it is the difference between a quick visit and a long one — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
- The work itselfLocation — providers nearer you usually quote lower for the same work — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
- Check it togetherMaterials required — supplying your own can bring the quote down — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the art teacher is still there.
- What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, complexity of the techniques being taught — no two bespoke jobs take the same time, so quotes run higher.
- Group Classes
- Art lessons can also be conducted in group settings, fostering collaboration and peer feedback.
- Art History Education
- Many art lessons include an introduction to art history, helping students understand different styles and movements.
- Medium Exploration
- Students often have the opportunity to explore various art mediums, such as watercolours, acrylics, or charcoal.
- Drawing Lessons
- Focus on foundational techniques such as line, shape, and shading to enhance drawing skills.
- Painting Lessons
- Explore different painting mediums like watercolour, acrylic, or oil, with guidance on techniques and colour mixing.
- Sculpture Lessons
- Learn about three-dimensional art forms using materials like clay, wood, or metal, focusing on form and texture.
AFTER
When the job is done
Hiring an art teacher: questions people ask
The cost of art lessons can vary based on the instructor's experience, the lesson format (individual or group), and the location. Highly qualified instructors may charge more due to their expertise and teaching methods.
Most art lessons last between one to two hours, depending on the instructor and the curriculum. Longer sessions may be available for intensive workshops or specific projects.
While anyone can offer art lessons, hiring a qualified instructor can enhance the learning experience. A professional with formal training can provide structured guidance and valuable feedback.
Yes, many instructors offer packages for multiple lessons, which can be more cost-effective. Booking several sessions in advance may also secure your preferred time slots.
Same-day lessons may be available, but they are less common and depend on the instructor's schedule. It's best to contact instructors directly for last-minute availability.
Art lessons generally do not include the cost of materials, such as paints or canvases. Students are usually expected to bring their own supplies, though some instructors may provide basic materials for beginners.
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