To help you answer the question,
“What level course is right for me?”
To help you decide what level course is best, you will see Teaching Levels on each of the course pages above the ‘Add to cart’ button.
Students will always benefit from clear instructions and lots of one-to-one tuition on all of my courses.
Level 1: Absolute-beginner
For those students who have never done any art or are returning to art after a very long break.
Teaching focuses on core skills with tutor-led exercises on use of materials and techniques
Level 2: Beginner + Improver
For those students who have done some art learning, draw or paint occasionally at home or attend an art group, and feel they need to gain a foundation in the basic techniques.
Teaching focuses on core skills, understanding and use of the Art Elements + Principles, materials + techniques, with tutor-led exercises and mini projects.
Level 3: Intermediate
For those students who have learnt the basic techniques, have gained some artistic confidence and are seeking to develop their skills further to create more complex work.
Teaching focuses on developing art skills, creative techniques and individual styles, students’ ability to self-assess their work, encouraging experimentation, with tutor-led exercises and time for extended projects with the benefit of group critiques.
Level 4: Experienced
For those students confident in their abilities and techniques, who are looking to challenge themselves further, to create a coherent body of work, possibly to exhibit and sell.
Teaching focuses on guiding students in developing their own ideas and self-directed practice, through enhancing personal skills and techniques and encouraging a deeper contextual awareness with the benefit of one-to-one tutorials.
Bespoke lessons
£35.00 – £150.00
Variably priced
Bespoke and personalised lessons allow students to progress their creative learning with maximum one-to-one support and guidance.
Private bespoke lessons allow students to select content from across all my regular courses that is of most interest to them.
Lessons offer the ultimate in personalised learning and takes place in my studio.
Suitable for: Adults
Teaching Level: Absolute-beginners, Beginners, Improvers, Intermediate
Studio-based support
Bespoke lessons
individual or small groups
art studio, Ancoats, M4
use in studio for 1 or 2 hour sessions
Bespoke lessons
Available from my studio for individuals and small groups
Private bespoke lessons enable students to benefit from learning at a pace that suits them best. Exercises, tips + techniques cherry picked from across all my regular drawing, painting, and mixed-media courses support students on their personal creative journey.
My teaching focuses on developing observational skills, personal creativity, and improving techniques in a variety of media. Private tuition allows me to target my teaching to address any additional learning needs a student may have which ensures students get the most from each session they attend and progress swiftly to reach their creative potential.
The teaching I offer is in Fine Art skills and creativity – I do not offer teaching in illustration, animation, design or graphic skills.
Private bespoke lessons include everything that is offered as part of Online support and Studio support sessions, plus;
Private tutoring usually suits students who;
Lesson info + Guidance
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Course information
Group size
Refreshments
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Days: Variable
Times: Variable
Materials: See the ‘Materials to bring’ tab
Suitable for: Adults
Teaching Level:
Absolute-beginners, Beginners, Improvers, Intermediate,
Group Size:
Studio-based sessions: min 1 – max 4
Your tutor: Brian Raymond biography >
Refreshments:
Studio-based sessions: tea, coffee & biscuits is available.
Essential items to bring
Studio-based sessions: Students will be guided on what to bring, based on the suggestions below
Fine Grain heavy weight drawing pad
200gsm
Medium Surface cartridge pad
220gsm
Optional items to bring
Cloth for cleaning your hands
Rag (old cloth) for smudging charcoal or paint
Wear old clothes or bring an apron
Pen and notebook for taking notes
To help you answer the question,
“What level course is right for me?”
To help you decide what level course is best, you will see Teaching Levels on each of the course pages above the ‘Add to cart’ button.
Students will always benefit from clear instructions and lots of one-to-one tuition on all of my courses.
Level 1: Absolute-beginner
For those students who have never done any art or are returning to art after a very long break.
Teaching focuses on core skills with tutor-led exercises on use of materials and techniques
Level 2: Beginner + Improver
For those students who have done some art learning, draw or paint occasionally at home or attend an art group, and feel they need to gain a foundation in the basic techniques.
Teaching focuses on core skills, understanding and use of the Art Elements + Principles, materials + techniques, with tutor-led exercises and mini projects.
Level 3: Intermediate
For those students who have learnt the basic techniques, have gained some artistic confidence and are seeking to develop their skills further to create more complex work.
Teaching focuses on developing art skills, creative techniques and individual styles, students’ ability to self-assess their work, encouraging experimentation, with tutor-led exercises and time for extended projects with the benefit of group critiques.
Level 4: Experienced
For those students confident in their abilities and techniques, who are looking to challenge themselves further, to create a coherent body of work, possibly to exhibit and sell.
Teaching focuses on guiding students in developing their own ideas and self-directed practice, through enhancing personal skills and techniques and encouraging a deeper contextual awareness with the benefit of one-to-one tutorials.
To help you answer the question,
“What course should I do next?”
There are 2 approaches to deciding what to do next.
Whichever approach you choose, remember to check the Teaching Levels (eg: Level 1, Level 2, or mixed ability).
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January 2021
Private Tuition - available
11 January 2021 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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18 January 2021 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
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