Bespoke Painting Class with Royal College trained artist. All Levels welcome. Online or in person.

From 52 £ /h

Welcome to painting in oils, acrylics, gouache, inks or mixed media! Taught by Royal College Graduate and Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

This class is designed just for you. It is available online internationally and in person within 25 miles of BH12 in the UK.*

This is a bespoke class which can be for up to three people.

Before the class I can guide you on what equipment and materials you will need.

We will explore painting as a medium tailored to your level and interests and I will ask you to show me examples of the artists who inspire you. We will discuss how they created their work and how we can use them as inspiration to develop your own individual approach to painting.

The fee for your lesson includes all of my lesson planning and any written feedback I may provide for you.

*If your location is more than 5 miles from BH12 then there will be an additional fixed fee for my time travelling for you.

Extra information

Please message me with what you would love to learn and let me know if you need guidance on what materials and equipment ahead of class.

Location

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At student's location :

Around Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Online from United Kingdom

About Me

Lets make those creative dreams come true! Royal College Trained and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. I have been teaching since 2005. My approach has been described as engaging, accessible, inspiring, enjoyable, friendly, empowering, memorable and life changing.

You are welcome to book to support your education, for leisure or simply so I can help you fulfil a creative dream. I also have a lot of experience helping clients overcome creative blocks and developing wellbeing practices for creatives.

Hayley was awarded Fellow of the Higher Education Academy for excellence in teaching and has experience working with clients age 3 - 83 from a diverse range of backgrounds and abilities, schools, charities, colleges and universities. Hayley began teaching in 2005 and she has experience leading courses up to Masters level, Hayley has a 100% success rate helping her students achieve scholarships and get into their first choice universities.

This is my own artists statement:

My work is informed and inspired by the wild, folklore, the magic of the everyday and the stories that give us a unique sense of ownership over the land and spaces we visit. My most recent self initiated work explores how image making, writing and ceramics can cohabit to communicate narratives and ideas about women in nature, and the folklore of plants and animals as they relate to symbols of self-realisation and transformation.

Education

Master of Arts Communication Art & Design
Royal College of Art
2005 – 2007

First Class BA (Hons) Graphic Design (Illustration Specialism)
Norwich School of Art & Design 2003 – 2005

BTEC National Diploma Fine Art
Kent Institute of Art & Design, Canterbury
2000 – 2002

Creative Writing
The Imperial College 2005 – 2006

Writing for Children
The Arvon Foundation
2006-2007

2015 - 2018
Charlotte Miller Ceramics School

Ocean and Abstraction
St Ives School of Painting
2022

Experience / Qualifications

Sept 2005 – present
Freelance Eco Conscious Artist, Writer, Private Tutor & Creative mentor (International and remote working)
Ceramics, painting, drawing, mixed media, narrative, creative writing & illustration. I work with a network of stockists, galleries, suppliers, educational clients, publications and charities.

2005 – present
Tutor for international online teaching platforms.

2021- present
Director at Hare Studio
Poole, UK
Eco conscious mixed media studio and home to the ‘Wild Blue Collection’ of ceramics, print, painting, drawing and paper products. Greetings card publishing. Hare Studio is an eco-conscious artist’s studio and educational space for families and individuals. We support reforestation and social change. Hare Studio is also a pop up studio and exhibition space.

2016 – 2021
Director at Currah Potter Studio Ltd
Bournemouth, UK
Art & Design Studio providing art, illustration, animation, graphic design, web and app development for international clients. Clients were aligned with our ethos of supporting ethical organisations, small businesses, entrepreneurs and non-profits. These included Macmillan Cancer Support, Paleo Foods and The National Trust.

Spring 2015 – Nov 2016
MA Course Leader, MA Illustration (Illustration & Fine Art)
UK Art & Design rep for S.Korea & Japan
Arts University Bournemouth, Dorset, England

Jan 2013 – Nov 2016
Senior Lecturer, Level 4 leader and Professional Practice Leader
BA (Hons) Illustration
Arts University Bournemouth, Dorset, England

2012
Teaching Fellow, BA (Hons) Graphic Arts
Winchester School of Art, Hampshire, England

Jan 2010 – Sept 2011
Professional Practice Mentor for Arts Graduates
Norwich University College of the Arts, UK

Sept 2007 – Sept 2012
Visual Arts Tutor and Course Leader
Islington Arts Factory, London, England

Nov 2010 – Dec 2012
Visiting Lecturer
BA (Hons) Illustration Arts University College at Bournemouth Dorset, England.

Feb 2011 – Oct 2011
Freelance Visual Arts Tutor & Course Leader
Exeter Phoenix, Devon, England.

Jan – July 2011
Freelance Creative Consultant for Nursery Education and Reggio Emilia
Creative Partnerships & Victoria Park Nursery Newbury, West Berkshire, England.

Oct 2008 – July 2010
Visiting Lecturer and Module Leader
BA (Hons) Illustration
The University of Westminster, London, England.

May – July 2010
Freelance Creative Partner & Consultant
Creative Partnerships Bishops Castle, Shropshire, England.

Summers of 2008 & 2009
Freelance Drawing Tutor
Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council (Adult Education)
Earls Court, London.

February – March 2009
Freelance Creative Partner
Creative Partnerships & Eastside Educational Trust
Wembley, London, England.

2009-11
Creative Partner, Strategist & Consultant for Education
Placements in schools nationally for UK Government

2007
Co-organiser of round table discussion Making the Unbelievable, Believable: Magical and Fictional Worlds in Visual Arts with guests including Dame Marina Warner and Michael Foreman OBE
The Royal College of Art, London

2007-2009
Drawing Tutor
The Royal Veterinary College London, England.

2005 – 2006
Art Editor
ARC, The Royal College of Art London, England.

Age

Infants (0-3 years old)

Preschool children (4-6 years old)

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

90 minutes

120 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Skills

Art

Studio art

Painting

Availability of a typical week

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New York

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At student's home

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08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

Working with Brush and Ink. Online or in person. Available internationally.

52 £ /h

Let's explore working in brush and ink together. Taught by Royal College Graduate and Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Hayley is a published and exhibiting artist and writer with a specialism in brush and ink.

This is a bespoke class which can be for up to three people.

Before the class I can guide you on what equipment and materials you will need.

We will explore brush and ink as a medium and discuss the different ways in which you can work. I will share examples of ink work and ask you to show me examples of the artists who inspire you and we will discuss how they created their work and how we can use them as inspiration to develop your own individual approach.

The fee for your lesson includes all of my lesson planning and any written feedback I may provide for you.

*If your location is more than 5 miles from BH12 then there will be an additional fee for my time travelling for you. This is charged at half the hourly teaching rate pro rata.

Creative Business mentoring with Hayley Potter MA RCA FHEA - available internationally

52 £ /h

Taught by Royal College Graduate with almost twenty years of professional creative business and teaching experience.

This class is bespoke to you. We will discuss your dreams and goals and I will create a plan on how we can aim to make them a reality together.

Mentoring is available online internationally and in person. If you are within 5 miles of BH12 I can travel to meet you. Past mentoring sessions have happened in a cafe, a creative space, a beach hut...

Available internationally - I will do my best to accommodate your time zone.

Please contact me if you have any questions. I cannot wait to work with you!

Elisabeth

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- Portrait drawing and sketching by hand. Introducing the pencil, a simple but powerful tool.
- Learning/studying/observing human face proportions, light and shadow
- Drawing a face from a template/photograph or real life (according to class arrangements)
Alternative methods, tracing portrait styles (recommenced for beginners)

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- Modification, abstraction, colourising of drawn portraits by hand and via Photoshop
- Understanding the importance of contrasts and layouts to achieve eye-catching effects
- Experimentation with different materials such as acrylics, textiles, lace and photography
- Creating of digital portraits using collage techniques via Photoshop/Illustrator
- Methods of colourising, creation and usage of pattern designs
- Exploring numerous ways of modification, stepping outside borders, creating innovative designs through unconventional ways, using materials out of their context, creating multiple designs out of 1 sketch
- Principles of fashion drawing, illustration

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- Inspiration sources, idea generation and research processes, expand your creativity and imagination
- Developing and training your art awareness in daily life, grow your artistic eye

All classes will be tailored to your needs and interests

Yelyzaveta

As an artist, it is essential that you know basic or advanced anatomy. From character design, to portraits, animation and concept art, knowing anatomy will give you a kickstart as a professional creator. From my own experience, knowing anatomy at a decent level helped me start my Animation Arts & Design degree and get a scholarship for my portfolio. Even if your goal is simply being able to draw better characters for yourself, anatomy lessons at will be helpful to improve your overall level and give you a strong basis for better quality art work.

This class will help you easily learn basic or advanced anatomy and start your professional path as an artist, concept artist or animator.

Elisabeth

Yelyzaveta

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