Art & Design Skills. Graphic Design for beginners, kids and teenagers.

From 29 £ /h

As beginners in the design career, you need essential knowledge and skills. This course will give you strong advance and preparation for your further steps into the Design industry. After taking this course you will clarify the design path that you want to take. The secret to a successful career in design is to find out as soon as possible where you want to be as a professionalist one day.

Extra information

Laptop or tablet for digital drawing.

Location

Online from United Kingdom

Age

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

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Bulgarian

Croatian

Skills

Digital arts

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

Online via webcam

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

00-04

04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

Art Skills essential for beginners. Including drawing, painting and design basics.

35 £ /h

Basic Art materials and drawings/painting knowledge are essential for your beginning in the art industry. As soon as you start to develop more skills better prepared you will be for your future career. My path as an artist, graphic designer, and art tutor started when I was in primary school. I have a solid background in Fine art and graduate Master in Art teaching back in 2013. I believe that everyone needs support and practice in their early stage of education outside of the classroom. This course will give you the most important information, skills, and knowledge that you need to clarify further steps in your Art and design career.

Yassine

4.6

(5)

Professional Retouching, Photoshop Workflows, Basics & Advanced Methods, Problem Solving, Pixels as Objects.

Learn Photoshop the right way. Skyrocket your knowledge of the User Interface, Color, Lighting, Professional Methods, Tools, Tricks and thinking.

My Course is meant for Photographers and Designers. I teach professionals who want to up their game and students who are looking for a crash course to get them comfortable with the software.

Daniel

4.6

(5)

Do you want to learn the basics of drawing? Or are you already past that level? Do you want to draw on paper (with pencils) or on a screen? Do you want to learn the basics of 2D animation? All for a very reasonable price? We can do it!

Nice to meet you, I'm Daniel. I'm a (private) art teacher, I'm also a freelance artist and have been working as one for about 7 years. I'm looking for students in Utrecht, I have a teaching space available in my apartment (I can share my address when you contact me), but am also able to travel to your desired space within the city.
I can also teach via webcam, but I do recommend my in-person classes, seeing as they're more immersive and educational.

I unfortunately do not speak Dutch (yet), but am confident we can overcome any potential language barrier we come across.

I have the most experience in teaching teenagers and preteens, so I think we would definitely be a good match if you're a parent or guardian looking for a teacher for your child.

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask.

Eva

4.6

(5)

I am a multidisciplinary artist and designer with fifteen years of experience. I studied art and architecture at the École nationale supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Paris and the Columbia University in New York. I teach painting, drawing, digital image and creativity. This class is ideal for beginners but also intermediate students who want to develop their own style.

For my personal projects, I work in a wide range of mediums, from drawing, painting and printmaking to digital image and 3D Printing. When teaching, I prefer to first focus on free-hand drawing and painting as this allows for greater spontaneity regardless of the student's technical level. We later explore other methods based on the student's individual interests. I like to teach children and adults via mini projects involving art history references and help them develop narratives around their work. I deeply believe in people's creative potential and in my classes will help you channel your own voice.

Lara

4.6

(5)

Would you like to be able to illustrate the worlds and stories you imagine?

Do you want to learn how to create characters for a video game, animation, children's story, comic or in any format? Or would you like to be able to draw your favorite characters?

If you have those concerns, I would love to help you.

I like to focus the classes in such a way that the current drawing level of the student is not what is important. The room for improvement will always evolve. I like to take my classes towards character design, towards general things like the psychology of color and shapes, since they are assimilable and highly useful concepts, independent of the level of drawing. For this reason, my classes are aimed at all ages and drawing levels.

I also try to focus them on the preferences and tastes of each student, showing them that everything they like, they like for a reason, that nothing is left to chance and that they can also understand how to make their drawings reflect what they want to convey. Even to create your portfolios or visual information for your own project or story.

I give private classes with students from different parts of the world, so many of my classes I have been able to do in both English and French.

I studied 2D animation in France, and thanks to this training, my work has been nourished by dynamism, storytelling, expressiveness, typical of this medium, as well as the sensitivity for color and shapes that I usually use to infuse a unique style both to my original designs as well as my fanarts.

William

4.6

(5)

Hello, my name is William.

As of today, I’ve been working for 11 years in the animation series and film industry as Lead and Senior Character artist, Lead and Senior Environment artist, CG generalist and CG supervisor.

I understand the challenges associated with getting noticed by studios as a beginner who want to step into the industry and I’d like to provide my help.

This is a consulting and supportive course for students and artists interested in breaking into the animation, video game, VFX and commercials industry.

This is not suitable for any professional work, as I am surely not going to do any 3D work for you :)

The course will be tailor-made, which means that I will assist and advise you with the best possible hints and tips based on your current skills and current portfolio.

I will provide you with personalized feedback to help you boost your demo reel as close as possible to the standards of the industry for you to catch the attention of recruiters and hopefully getting you a job !

The software used should be free like Blender or Unreal Engine but I can also provide help within Maya if you can afford a license for yourself. The general idea is to provide guidance to level-up to a large and accurate knowledge for you to keep progressing with your preferred software of choice.

This course is suitable for perfect beginners and hobbyists who want to turn professional. I can guide you through the numerous software out there and help you pick an industry standard and advise you on the skills you need to grow in order to create or boost your portfolio.

I am a calm person with a good temperament and will try to provide best feedback for you, let’s have fun and create together!

Frédéric

4.6

(5)

Based on long-term experience among all audiences and in-depth knowledge of traditional or modern tools, I like to bring together all these areas to experience Art in its beautiful part of creation.

My course is focused on the desires for expression and research formulated by the students.
Nothing pleases me more than allowing you to access what attracts you most in the narrative image (comics, illustration, Concept Art).

We will address together both character issues (anatomy, stylization, etc.) and settings (perspective, landscapes, etc.).

I put the desire of my students at the heart of the learning process.

Emer

4.6

(5)

Photoshop is a powerful app for photographers. As a photographer, you’ll need to be able to sort through the many complex features that will help make photos better. I’ve designed this course as a practical guide to Photoshop that’s specifically made for learning photographers.

You will learn how to make selections, create masks, retouching portraits and use advanced techniques to not only improve photographs, but to turn them into entirely new images.

Ariana

4.6

(5)

I offer creative lessons tailored to your needs and preferences. These can cover drawing and painting techniques, but also other materials like clay or digital tools (think digital art on the iPad). Together, we'll explore your current level, what skills you'd like to learn, and establish a goal to guide the lesson content. Especially if you're saying, "Yes, but I'm not really that creative," or "Yes, but I'm not very good at drawing," I'd love to take on the challenge with you!

Elene

4.6

(5)

As a multidisciplinary artist, I believe that strong digital work is rooted in traditional mastery. This course combines the tactile logic of oil painting and watercolors with the power of Photoshop and digital design. We begin with the core fundamentals, anatomy, still life, and composition before transitioning those skills into the digital space.

You will learn to control digital brushes, build convincing lighting, and apply color with intention. We move beyond simple tutorials to tackle character design, surreal environments, and professional workflows. By the end of this course, you will have a body of polished, original work and a deep understanding of the design fundamentals that make an image successful in any medium. you’ll produce portfolio-ready artworks and understand a professional workflow from sketch to finish. Each session combines hands-on exercises with discussion of artistic choices, so you strengthen both technical skill and creative judgment.

This course is for beginners and intermediate artists who want to go beyond tutorials and actually build a body of polished, original work.

Chalina

4.6

(5)

I offer to help and guide you in your 2D Animation or Motion Design projects; I can also help you master software such as Animate, After Effects, Photoshop, ToonBoom, or even on tablets with Procreate and Procreate Dreams or Alight Motion!
I am also able to encourage you to progress in your relationship with drawing, or even introduce your children to artistic awakening!

PS: Regarding the classes, it is also possible to arrange a meeting point halfway, in order to work in a cafe or other coworking space!

Daniel

4.6

(5)

The zero-click search era is no longer a future prediction—it is our current reality. With over 60% of web searches ending without a single click, traditional SEO strategies, keyword rankings, and legacy traffic funnels are rapidly becoming obsolete. In this AI-mediated world, discovery happens inside the "dark funnel" of large language models, where platforms like ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews act as the primary interface for your audience.

Your new digital currency is no longer the website click; it is the AI citation.

This masterclass is designed for executives, digital transformation leaders, and marketing strategists who want to pivot from obsolete traffic metrics to AI visibility. Participants will learn how generative engines parse, prioritize, and select the brands they trust. We will break down real data from millions of AI responses to uncover the exact profile of content these models prefer—focusing on open, structured knowledge hubs, informative comparative assets, and definitive educational content.

Move beyond fighting for vanishing organic traffic. Learn how to optimize your digital infrastructure for AI extraction, position your brand as an authoritative industry source, and build lasting consumer trust in a world where the machine is the interface.

Andrei

4.6

(5)

Do you wish to draw your characters, ideas or even your manga/comics?
In this course I will teach you from the very basic to an advanced level.
I specialize in teaching you how to see the world from an artist perspective and use everything you see as a potential creative reference.

We'll start with basic perspective and soon move to character creation, character expression, dynamic posing, clothes and composition.

Daniela

4.6

(5)

Learn the fundamentals of digital photography in a practical and creative way, using a camera or a cell phone. During the course, you'll learn the principles of composition, perspective, lighting, color, and visual storytelling to create more impactful images. If you're using a camera, you'll learn to use manual mode, understanding concepts such as aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. We'll also explore contemporary photography and develop practical exercises that will strengthen your artistic eye and visual style, regardless of your experience level.

Learn the fundamentals of digital photography through a practical and creative approach using either a camera or a smartphone. Throughout the course, you will explore composition, perspective, lighting, color, and visual storytelling to create more compelling images. If you are using a camera, you will learn how to shoot in manual mode, understanding key concepts such as aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. We will also study influential photographers and complete hands-on exercises designed to strengthen your creative eye and help you develop your own visual style, regardless of your level of experience.

Rafael

4.6

(5)

Learn digital illustration through personalized lessons focused on the areas you want or need to improve the most. The classes are adapted to your current level, artistic goals, and the kind of work you want to create.

We can explore different illustration techniques and approaches, including black-and-white artwork, grayscale painting, full-color illustration, character-focused pieces, and more stylized or rendered work. Rather than following the exact same program for every student, the lessons can focus on the techniques that are most useful for your development.

Depending on your goals, we can work on composition, color theory, lighting, anatomy, perspective, shape language, character design, visual storytelling, concept art, game art, and other fundamentals of digital illustration.

You can also bring your own illustrations, sketches, studies, or personal projects to class. We can analyze what is working, identify areas that could be improved, and work directly on the skills necessary to take your artwork further.

The goal is not only to learn specific tools or techniques, but also to develop a stronger understanding of the artistic decisions behind an illustration and gradually build a workflow that works for you.

Aurel

4.6

(5)

Want to edit your photos, create original visuals, or make GIFs without paying for expensive software subscriptions? Learn to master GIMP, the free and open-source alternative to Photoshop!

Whether you have a specific project or are starting from scratch, I will support you in a progressive and practical way.

In the program :
The basics of the software: Interface, layer management, selection tools.
Photomontage techniques: Clean cutout, element insertion, fades and assembly.
Retouching & effects: Light/color correction, filters and finishing.
Creation & export: Posters, web visuals, animated GIFs.

My method:
If you have a project in progress, we'll address your roadblocks directly. Otherwise, we'll follow a step-by-step process based on simple and fun exercises. With GIMP, images become like Lego: your creativity is the only limit!