Art Class (portfolio development for entering Art School and applying for funding) // (children's workshops)

From 35.7 £ /h

I am a practicing artist with an BA and MA in Fine Arts by L'Ecole Superieure des Arts Decoratifs and by the Sandberg Instituut.

My course focuses on giving the students the tools and knowledge necessary for applying to Art School or for funding for more specific projects.

I will help you develop a portfolio and guide in the development of the work by analysing with you conceptually and formally. We will engage in a conversation that provides the student with a better understanding of the body of work being produced and presented.

The course structures differently depending on the needs of the student, and can range from exercises in theory, practice, translation, synthesis and experimentation, as well as working on presentation and discourse.

My practice is specific to sculpture, installation, performance, and space design and can provide insight and tools in these mediums very precisely, but of course we will not be restricted to these as a pluridisciplinary artist. I have a large studio near Oosterpark with many tools and space for creation and experimentation if necessary. Available in the studio: ceramic tools and kiln, metal tools, wood tools, mold making and casting, and many other.

The course proposes a methodology from concept, writing, and experimentation, to execution, collaboration and presentation, necessary for a contemporary artist in todays art ecosystem. We will work with context as well: visiting works, museums, galleries and spaces run for and by artists in todays contemporary environment.

I have successful experience with the application system for project funding and juried interviews that we can focus on depending on the needs of the student.

I conduct very different classes for children as well, in which we focus on material expression and the exploration of formal grammars, learning techniques through intuitive processes and translating the children's narratives and energy into material gestures.

Contact me for a portfolio of workshops I've conducted, successful applications and of personal work. Flexible schedule and adaptable courses. I am a native speaker of English, French and Spanish and can conduct classes in any of these languages.

Location

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At teacher's location :

Eerste Oosterparkstraat, 1091 Amsterdam, Netherlands

About Me

I am a practicing artist with an interdisciplinary and collaborative practice.

I run group workshops and private lessons catered to the needs of the students:
- with children we focus in expression through material exploration and workshops (ceramics, drawing, performance)
- with young artists we work with project conceptualisation, execution and presentation, with the possibility to develop the necessary portfolio for the application to art school
- proof reading, advising and project presentation for funding applications

Education

MIA / MA Studio for Immediate Spaces, Sandberg Instituut NL (2015-2017)
BFA Cum Laude, HEAR / École Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs FR (2011-15)
Liberal Arts, La Sorbonne FR (2010)
Anthropology, University of New Orleans US (2008-10)

Experience / Qualifications

2018 Portfolio adviser and art teacher
2018 Co-founder of project and exhibition space
2018 Ceramic workshop ‘Cognitive Mapping’,
2018 Artist in residence at WOW, Amsterdam NL
2017 Student Advisor, School of New Dance Development, Academy of Theatre and Dance Amsterdam, NL
2017 Performance workshop ‘Vocabularies of Conjuncture’, ISO, Amsterdam, NL
2017 Assistant Curator, ISOLA 3000, ISO, Amsterdam, NL
2017 Lecture presentation, SIS Sandberg Instituut & ISO, Amsterdam, NL

Age

Preschool children (4-6 years old)

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

90 minutes

120 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Spanish

French

Skills

Studio art

Availability of a typical week

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Leonora

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Hello! I am Leonora and I studied painting and music in Amsterdam.

I love to transmite my passion for arts, especially painting, drawing and art and crafts to children

Having art lessons brings many advantages. Children increase their self confidence, improve their motor skills, learn to concentrate, express their emotions and feelings throught the use of different colors and materials!

Liubov

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Hi there! I'm Liuba, a painter who’s genuinely in love with acrylics and all the creative mess they bring.
I work in various genres — abstract art, still life, landscapes, portraits, floral compositions — basically, if it sparks emotion, I paint it.

My artworks have found homes around the world through online galleries like Saatchi Art and Artfinder. But what I love just as much as painting is sharing the joy of it with others.

I offer fun and relaxed private art lessons for kids and adults — no pressure, just creativity and a lot of color. Whether you’re picking up a brush for the first time or want to loosen up your style, I’ll guide you through with patience and good humor (and maybe some paint on your sleeves).

I’m based in the Amsterdam area and happy to travel to your location within the region.

If you're looking for someone to help bring out the artist in your child — or yourself — I’d be thrilled to connect! 🎨

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