Private art tuition

Private art tuition offers a bespoke creative art experience with teaching tailored to your specific needs

Experience the transformative power of private art tuition where the focus is entirely on what you want to learn, at your own pace, and in a learning style that best suits your needs. We offer a range of private art tuition;

1:1 Tuition or Mentoring

Suitable for adult absolute-beginners, returners and intermediate artists
These bespoke private art sessions can be 1:1 face-to-face. Sometimes learning with a friend or partner is empowering, so why not bring your art buddy with you.
Dedicated private art tuition can help unlock your creative potential and fast track your creative progress.
Session length: 1-hour or 2-hours
Location: Ancoats studio or online

Group Art Experiences

Suitable for adults, and mixed family groups with children aged 6+, no experienced needed.
These bespoke Group Art Experiences allow you, your friends or family, or art group to enjoy a shared art experience with a special art project personalised to your specific interests.
A wide range of art activities to choose from.
Great for celebrating special occasions with the special people in your life.
Session length: 10-1pm, 2.30-5.30pm, 10-4.30pm
Location: Ancoats studio

How it works
We offer you creative expertise of over 20 years teaching experience. You tell us your creative ambitions, and together we work out a step-by-step plan to achieve your goals, or plan a workshop suitable for the group of people you’ll be bringing with you. Simple.
Topics covered
2D Fine Art skills with a focus on drawing, painting, and mixed media
Styles from abstract to realism, and everything in between, including life drawing (additional life model fee)
Creativity and how to become an inspired self-starter
Mentoring and support for beginners to intermediate artists
Group Art Experiences can cherry pick from any of our structured courses currently on offer which we will tailor to your preferences
Not covered
3D sculpture
Craft work
Illustration
Animation
Design or graphic art
Costs
1:1 Tuition or Mentoring
Anocats Studio
1 hour: £65
Materials included (£5 / hour additional charge if your art buddy is attending)
Online
30 minutes: £35
1 hour: £60
Materials not included
Group Art Experience
Half day workshop
Minimum fee: £300 (max 6 participants)
Add an additional £45 for each extra person
Max of 10 participants per workshop
Full day workshop
Minimum fee: £570 (max 6 participants)
Add an additional £90 for each extra person
Max of 10 participants per workshop
Fees include;
All materials and equipment
A creative fully taught art workshop
Refreshments of tea, coffee, biscuits
Your completed artwork to take home
Fees are payable in advance via online banking
Please read T+C’s before booking
How to book
Complete the form below. We will get in touch to discuss your workshop needs and plan the best way forward.

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Materials to bring
Studio-based sessions
All materials provided.
Bring an art case or art tube to carry your work home
Online
A materials list will be emailed before each session.

Private Art Lessons + Mentoring

Experience the transformative power of private art lessons where the focus is entirely on what you want to learn, at your own pace, and in a learning style that best suits your needs.

Personalised 1:1 tuition or mentoring can help unlock your creative potential and fast track your progress. Private art lessons or mentoring sessions can take place face-to-face in our Ancoats studio or online. Sometimes learning with a friend or partner is empowering, so why not bring your art buddy with you.

When: Last Friday each month
Where: Ancoats studio or online
Session length: 1 hour
Suitable for: Adults, absolute-beginners to more experienced

How it works
I offer you creative expertise with over 20 years teaching experience, you tell me your creative ambitions, and together we work out a step-by-step plan to achieve your goals. Simple.
Topics covered
2D Fine Art skills with a focus on drawing, painting, and mixed media
Styles from abstract to realism, and everything in between
Creativity and how to become an inspired self-starter
Mentoring and support for beginners to intermediate artists
Not covered
3D sculpture
Craft work
Illustration
Animation
Design or graphic art
Costs
Online
30 minutes: £35
1 hour: £60
Materials not included
Anocats Studio
1 hour: £65
Materials included (£5 / hour additional charge if your art buddy is attending)
Fees are payable in advance via online banking, PayPal or Stripe
See T+C’s before booking
How to book
Complete the form below. We will get in touch to discuss your workshop needs and plan the best way forward.

Contact us: your details remain confidential
Your name *
Your Email *
Confirm Email *
Phone no. *
Your Message
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Materials to bring

Art Experience Days

Art Experience Days allow you, your friends or family, or art group to enjoy a shared art experience with a special art project personalised to your specific interests.

Try your hand at drawing, painting, portraits, abstracts, or collage in a fully equipped creative arts studio in Ancoats. Try art for the first time or simply because you love to share a creative experience with family and friends. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas or other special occasions.

When: Thursdays or Fridays
Where: Ancoats studio
Session times: half day: 10-1pm, 2.30-5.30pm or full day: 10 – 4pm
Suitable for: Adults and mixed family groups with children aged 6+, no experienced needed

How it works
I offer you over 20 years experience in leading and inspiring groups of people. Browse my website to see the range of courses I offer and cherry pick the bits you want for your art experience. I’ll tailor a workshop just for you.

Topics covered

2D Fine Art skills with a focus on drawing, painting, life drawing, and mixed media

Styles from abstract to realism, and everything in between

Virtually everything I offer on my structured courses is available for you to choose from.

Not covered

3D sculpture

Craft work

Illustration

Animation

Design or graphic art
Costs
£45 per person – half day workshop
£90 per person – full day workshop
Minimum group size: 6
Maximum group size: 10
Price includes;
All materials and equipment
A creative fully taught art workshop
Tea, coffee, biscuits
Your completed artwork to take home
Fees are payable in advance via online banking, PayPal or Stripe
How to book
Complete the form below. We will get in touch to discuss your workshop needs and plan the best way forward.

Contact us: your details remain confidential
Your name *
Your Email *
Confirm Email *
Phone no. *
Your Message
A GREEN page will appear after your form has been sent successfully. If this does not appear - check your form for errors and resubmit.

Verification
Please enter any two digits *Example: 12
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This is what our students have to say

“I recently attended Brian’s private ‘Mentoring ’ lesson and would highly recommend it.

I felt ‘stuck’ and unsure as to the best way to proceed. Brian was able to make insightful suggestions as to how to unlock their potential, with constructive support. Working on art at home can be lonely, and pieces can be forever unfinished through lack of confidence – I can now see a way forward. Thanks Brian.”

Mair D
Private Tuition

“Great first attempt for painting with acrylics – wonderful instruction with good demo, instructions and feedback.” My workshop highlight was “to be able to replicate the portrait of our loved ones.”

T. Athena
Group Art Experience

“Great opportunity to try painting. with clear instructions towards drawing and painting.” My workshop highlight was “to be able to mix colours and paint.”

P Chan
Group Art Experience

“I recently attended Brian’s private ‘Mentoring ’ lesson and would highly recommend it.

Mair D
Private Tuition

T. Athena
Group Art Experience

“Great opportunity to try painting. with clear instructions towards drawing and painting.” My workshop highlight was “to be able to mix colours and paint.”

P Chan
Group Art Experience

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2 Comments

Jia Song
4 November 2025 @ 5:24 pm

hi. i am base in manchester and interested in expressive / abstract art work. i didnot have systematic training on art

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Chloe Beattie
7 March 2025 @ 7:57 pm

I have been attending Brian’s Private Mentoring Sessions, which have been fantastic so far. I was impressed with Brian’s wealth of knowledge and insights into improving my work. Each session was well thought through, with relevant areas for me to explore and improve on, including recommendations on other artists to look at for inspiration. Thank you, Brian. I have come away feeling full of ideas and keen to get going!

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