Art Courses
As an artist, I am uncompromisingly passionate about my work. This is equally true whether occupied with my own projects, or teaching others art history and technique. My own work involves multiple disciplines from large-scale social projects to drawing, sculpture and design. When teaching although I draw on some of my own experience as an artist, I also make use of my knowledge as a fine art graduate and professional educator. I work with students to develop their imagination, creativity, and confidence so that they can progress in whatever direction best matches their interests and talents.

Drawing
An introduction to students using the figure. They will gain an understanding of form by first learning to draw various geometric shapes and objects. Students will experiment with drawing media, charcoal and pencil drawing, shading, colour mixing, and mark making. They will explore the basic anatomy of the body, and the shapes within its structure, its overall silhouette, proportions, composition and scale. They will also practice lines, creating tone, and movement of the body.

Painting
Students are introduced to the fundamental techniques for painting. They can choose to specialise and focus on a single technique or begin to learn all of them. Their choices include: colour mixing techniques, colour values, and painting application techniques, such as graphite, charcoal, chalk pastel, oil pastel, oil paint, watercolour, and acrylic paint. In addition they have the opportunity to make their own canvas and basic frames as well as learn how to clean and take care of their tools, and how to store paintings safely.

Art History
The content of these courses depend on the interests of the students. This can be a more general overview and introduction; a longer, deeper exploration of the history of art; or students can choose a period they are most interested in and we can focus on this in a lot of detail. All students will learn how to make the relationship between their knowledge and analyse pieces of art from the periods that are covered.
Art Therapy
This course not intended to replace any medical therapy. It is a short course, for individuals or small groups, designed for people who have suffered accidents or illness, to regain their confidence by learning something new or by regaining old skills. It can also be adapted to compliment some therapies, for example by including movements recommended by a physiotherapist, or by excluding movements that might cause more injury. The course includes learning to adapt techniques to injuries and abilities and gain the confidence to join the other courses on offer.

Location
Lessons can be delivered at the student’s home, or in public places (for example museum, park, etc.) In the case of large, regular groups I can provide a classroom.

Transport
My travel costs are often included in the price, although this will depend on the distance.

Duration
The duration of lessons will be adapted to the age and maturity of the students. The prices are indicative as they will depend on the duration of the class and size of the group.

Taster Lessons & Free Lessons
Taster lessons must be paid in advance. If you buy a pack of 10 lessons, you will get an eleventh one free.