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Muireann - Edinburgh£24

£24Art Portfolio Help - Get together a strong portfolio for applying to courses or university

Curating a portfolio for Art school or for GCSE AND A Levels can be difficult. How to make your work stand out? I can help you to research and explore topics and materials that will set your portfolio and projects apart and ahead of other applicants. I myself have successfully applied, received interviews and places at top UK and international art schools and can help you do the same.

Art history · Studio art · Art

Nina - Edinburgh£35

£35Art | Painting, drawing, digital,collage, watercolour, acrylics, landscapes, portraits, still nature, beginner from Artist

Are you ready to embark on a creative journey with us? At St.Nina's Art Classes in Edinburgh, we offer a vibrant range of art experiences tailored for both adults and children. We offer group and individual classes, please ask about the current timetable. 🖌️ For Adults: Our adult art classes are designed to nurture your artistic spirit, whether you're a seasoned painter or a complete beginner. Join a community of fellow art enthusiasts who are eager to explore their creativity in a relaxed and supportive environment. What to Expect: 🎨 Engaging Projects: From canvas painting to mixed media creations, we cover a variety of techniques and subjects. 🌆 Creative Escape: Immerse yourself in art as a way to unwind from the demands of daily life. 👥 Connect and Learn: Build connections with like-minded individuals while refining your skills. 🎈 For Children: Our children's art classes are all about igniting imagination and fostering a lifelong love for creativity. Through hands-on projects and playful exploration, young artists can develop both artistic skills and confidence. What to Look Forward To: 🎨 Playful Learning: Children learn best when they're having fun! Our classes incorporate games and interactive activities. 🎈 Kid-Friendly Projects: Let them experiment with colors, shapes, and textures to create art that's truly their own. 👫 Friendship and Growth: Our classes provide a platform for kids to make friends and grow their self-expression. There is also an opportunity to learn about History of Art- DM if interested. 🔔 Enroll Now and Choose Your Artistic Adventure! 🔔 Whether you're an adult seeking to refine your techniques or a parent looking to enrich your child's creativity, our art classes have something wonderful in store for you. We're excited to guide you through a world of color, inspiration, and artistic growth.

Painting · Drawing & sketching · Art history

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Alvaro - Spain£18

£18I offer tutoring in film, art, music, history, Spanish and English, and psychology.

Professional profile (approx. 600 words) I am a teacher and educational content creator specializing in the humanities, contemporary culture, and interdisciplinary analysis of the human experience through film, music, philosophy, history, and art. My approach goes beyond traditional teaching, aiming to cultivate a critical, aesthetic, and profound understanding of how we perceive the world. My main area of expertise is European and arthouse cinema, with a particular interest in directors who have transformed cinematic language, such as Ingmar Bergman, Federico Fellini, Andrei Tarkovsky, Jean-Luc Godard, and Michael Haneke. I analyze film not only as entertainment but also as a form of visual thought, capable of expressing complex philosophical, emotional, and social ideas. In my classes, I explore narrative, aesthetics, symbolism, and the relationship between cinema and society. In the musical field, I work from a broad perspective, encompassing everything from classical music (Beethoven, Mahler, Debussy, Bach) to contemporary genres such as alternative rock, shoegaze, and post-rock. Bands like My Bloody Valentine, Slowdive, and Radiohead are part of my analysis, especially regarding sonic texture, emotionality, and atmospheric construction. I also explore the history of rock as a cultural phenomenon and its impact on youth and social identity. Philosophy is another fundamental pillar of my teaching. I focus particularly on Friedrich Nietzsche, his critique of traditional morality, the concept of nihilism, the will to power, and the figure of the Übermensch (superman). Starting with Nietzsche, I connect philosophy with contemporary culture, film, and psychology, generating debates about the meaning of existence, individual freedom, and the construction of value in the modern world. In art history, I cover everything from the Renaissance to contemporary art, paying particular attention to how artistic movements reflect social and intellectual changes. I analyze works not only in terms of their technique, but also their historical, political, and symbolic context. I also explore the relationship between visual art, film, and photography as languages that engage in dialogue with one another. In general history and the humanities, I work with a cross-disciplinary approach that connects historical processes with the evolution of thought, culture, and social structures. I am particularly interested in how philosophical, artistic, and political ideas influence one another over time. Psychology is another key area, focusing on the psychology of art, perception, emotions, and identity. I explore how film, music, and culture shape the human mind and how individuals construct meaning from aesthetic and social experiences. Although it may seem like a different field, I also incorporate football as a cultural and social phenomenon, analyzing its symbolic dimension, its impact on collective identity and its relationship with contemporary narrative, passion and community building. Overall, my approach is interdisciplinary: I seek to connect film with philosophy, music with psychology, history with art, and popular culture with critical thinking. My goal is to help students develop a deeper, more analytical, and more sensitive perspective on the world, beyond the superficial consumption of culture.

World history · Filmmaking · Art history

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Gemma - Florence, ItalyRecently active£28

£28Learn and improve to speak Italian with a real Florentine

Trusted teacher: Do you love Italian people, history, and food and you would like to speak the language? I am a CEDILS-certified Italian teacher born and raised in Florence, and I've also been a language student myself for a long time! If you want to be able to interact with Italians quickly, I can give you some tips about correct pronunciation, fundamental grammar, and vocabulary, but also Italian art and popular culture, which I think is fundamental to understanding the mentality and the country that you are going to interact with. Lessons will be tailored according to the student's needs, level, and mother language and focused on the conversation. I am also available to proofread your writings.

Italian · Culture · Art history

Irene Margarita Peña - Spain£14

£14Private lessons in geography, history and art history at all levels

I offer private lessons in geography, history, and art history at all levels with a more attractive and modern methodology, combining various types of resources and methodologies to make the content more understandable, appealing, and applicable for the student, along with a close relationship with the student in which they feel comfortable studying and contributing their impressions and needs to the class.

Geography · World history · Art history

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Álvaro - Seville, Spain£12

£12Geography, History, and Art History classes

I have experience as a teacher in a school and offer tutoring at various educational levels (ESO, Bachillerato). I create engaging classes where students can develop their skills and achieve the best academic results. I also strive to simplify complex historical concepts to make them more accessible to a wider audience. History, geography, and art always have a place in the present day; they are experienced daily through series, films, and books. So if you need a fun way to learn and gain knowledge, I'm your teacher.

Learning & study skills · Art history · Tutoring

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Theresa - United Kingdom£54

£54Writing Academic Essays in Art History and Visual Art

Do you have to complete an essay over the summer? Or finish your essay to complete a university credit? If you are an art student who does not know how to research, reference or format an essay, much less the difference between formal and semiotic analysis, then this class is for you. What will you learn? What support will you receive? I will take you step by step through the process. You will learn; How to identify important information to take notes. How to create a formal analysis. How to create a semiotic analysis. What is a methodology? How to reference. How to structure an essay. I will provide detailed feedback on your essay and connect it to the assessment criteria of your course; IB, GCSE, A level, BTEC, AP or University. I will make reading list suggestions and explain papers to you. I will not write the essay for you.

Essay writing · Art · Art history

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Learn and improve to speak Italian with a real Florentine (Paris)

Gemma

Gemma was a wonderful teacher. Her and I walked around Florence while she was simultaneously teaching me Italian. Her easy going and positive attitude made learning fun while also being very substantial. Gemma is super patient, and after the second day I could construct longer, more complicated sentences. I had mentioned some struggles I have had within schooling where I struggled with pronouns and prepositions, and by the first day I could do it easy no problem due to her explanations being very good. Overall I Gemma is a very good tutor and I highly recommend her.

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