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Painting and drawing classes for children exploring different techniques
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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!
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  • Around Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • Around Halfweg, Netherlands
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  • Zeeburgereiland en Nieuwe Diep, Amsterdam, Netherlands
About Me
Hello! My name's Leonora, I studied classical music and painting in Amsterdam and Lisbon.

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

Having art lessons brings many advantages. Children increase their self confidence, improve their moto skills, learn to concentrate, express their emotions and feelings throught the use of different colors and materials.
Education
I studied music and visual arts in high school.
Bachelor in Early music (harpsichord instrument)
Private art lessons about classical painting techniques in Holland.
Iconography bizantine workshop in Atelier Agen, France.
Workshops about Marbeling paper (Ebru) in Rotterdam.
Experience / Qualifications
I studied music and visual arts in high school.
Bachelor in Early music/harpsichord.
I attend many workshops, private classes and painting courses.
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
Portuguese
Spanish
English
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