ABOUT FOR THE
LOVE OF ART
For The LOVE Of ART was created to provide unique, personalised and enjoyable art tuition for adults and children (age 12+). With practice and the right knowledge, anyone can be an artist - and have fun whilst doing it!
For The LOVE Of ART offers:
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flexible weekly classes for adults, specifically focusing on adult beginners, teaching the basics right from the start
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teen art courses (alongside each school half term) to encourage a love of art
Adult classes are focused on watercolours and drawing. The teen courses cover a huge range of media including water colour paint, acrylic paint, tonal pencil, colour pencils, inks, pen, printmaking, chalk, oil pastel and sculpture.
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There is plenty of information on this website if you'd like to find out more about the adult classes and teen courses. There is also a class timetable so you can see what days/times suit you. For any other questions, please click the button below to send an email.
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What we offer
ADULT ART CLASSES
Adult classes are taught through individual projects and are skills - based. These adult art classes are specifically designed for beginners and improvers, but more experienced students are very welcome too as each student works at a pace and level that is suitable for their experience and ability. All our classes are fun, friendly and relaxed and we look forward to welcoming you to our community of like-minded, creative people of all ages.
These classes are designed to be attended regularly, so that you can build up your skills and creative confidence little by little. We begin with a calm 5 minute activity before getting stuck into the main project work.
If you are looking for a one-off class, have a look to see if any workshops will be running soon.
Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday morning classes focus on watercolours and drawing. All materials are provided.
TEEN ART CLASSES
Teen art classes are delivered through a 6 week course of consecutive 1 hour classes alongside each half term. These classes are experimental in nature, exposing children to a wide variety of high quality media and are taught via projects, with skills, techniques and theory building week on week.
The teen art courses are suitable for children aged 12-15 and deal with more advanced techniques whilst still being taught in a fun and experimental manner. These courses run after school during term time on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
OUTDOOR ART CLASSES
Have you ever tried drawing or painting 'en plein air'? If you'd like to give this a go, then you will love to try one of our fun art classes for adults that take place outside! They are suitable for beginners and run in small groups for personalised tutoring.
1-1 TUITION - ADULTS
Learning is personalised to your individual needs and wishes, by teaching you what you would like to learn, letting you guide the content of the sessions.
Picasso said, 'Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once you grow up.'
WORKSHOPS
As an experienced teacher, I am available for workshops; I can come to you or I can cater for groups up to 10 in my studio. I can deliver a session on any topic of your choice and tailor it specifically to the individuals attending - if you are looking for a unique party, a workshop for colleagues or for a community interest group, then please get in touch to find out more.
1-1 TUITION - CHILDREN
As a former Head of Art, I have experience guiding Secondary School Students through both GCSE and Art A-Levels. I can work closely with your child to improve skills, develop ideas for project work (coursework modules) and find artists/movements to influence your work but I am also able to work with younger children who have a special interest in all things creative.
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FREE ART ACTIVITY PDFS
Scroll down to find FREE art activity downloads. These art activities are focused on mindfulness and are all about the relaxing art process. You can find timelapse videos to accompany these PDF instructions on my Instagram @fortheloveofartclasses.
These PDFs are shorter versions of the mini art projects available to buy in my shop so you can try before you buy!
FREE art activity downloads
Natural resist-dye Easter Eggs Art Activity
Hit the download button below for your FREE PDF to create naturally dyed eggs for Easter. This activity is perfect for a rainy day in the Easter Holidays; each egg will be unique depending on the flowers and leaves you choose to use. As well as being a fun activity for the family, you will end up with some unusual and beautiful eggs for some Easter inspired decorations.
This activity is suitable for adults and children, but does need adult supervision.
MINDFUL MARCH - TAKE NOTICE ART ACTIVITY
Hit the download button below for your FREE PDF to get creative by taking notice of nature and having fun with paint. This activity is perfect for being mindful and is suitable for adults and children.
This PDF is a little taster of the FINDING ART Project which you can purchase in my shop where you use similar techniques to create a piece of artwork.
SPRING COLLAGE - MAKING DAFFODILS
Click the download button below to get your FREE PDF to show how to make daffodils using collage. These stylised flowers will inject some much needed spring joy into your creative process and are perfect for Spring wall art or for Easter. If you enjoy this free activity, you will love the BOTANICAL COLLAGE project in my shop.
