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.

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.

An approach based on the close study of sometimes little-known works to develop a solid artistic culture. - Study of the materiality of the works. - Interpretation and history of the works and movements on the program. - Development of a critical mind and an artistic eye. Preparation for the École du Louvre entrance exam: Support in compiling the 35 works on the syllabus. ==> Methodology of the dissertation and the description of works of art. Mock exams: suggested topics and corrections of assignments. ==> A personalized approach to success in April.

My goal is to make History feel less like an endless list of dates and names, and help you understand what happened, why it happened, and how different events are connected. We’ll work with clear explanations, diagrams, examples, and practical techniques to prepare for exams and structure your answers effectively. I adapt each lesson to the pace and needs of every student. The idea is that you feel comfortable asking as many questions as you need and finish each lesson genuinely understanding the subject. And on top of that, I have a C1 level in English!

How do you move from making individual artworks to developing a practice that feels genuinely your own? I am a professional visual artist with more than 30 years of international experience. In these individual mentoring sessions, I work with artists and creative people who want to develop a more personal artistic language, deepen their ideas, or reconnect with a practice that has become stuck or uncertain. Rather than teaching a particular style or giving you formulas to follow, we look closely at what already interests you: recurring images, materials, questions, experiences, contradictions and ways of thinking. From there, we explore how these elements can become part of a stronger and more individual body of work. Our sessions may involve discussion of your current work, experimentation, sketchbooks, writing, research, contemporary art and art history, as well as artists, writers and thinkers relevant to the questions emerging from your practice. We can work on questions such as: What makes your work yours? Which ideas are worth pursuing? How can you develop a concept without simply illustrating it? How can research become part of the work? How do you recognise and move beyond habits, imitation or creative blocks? This mentoring is suitable for people who want more than technical instruction and are interested in developing an independent, thoughtful and sustainable creative practice. Sessions are available in English or Portuguese and are shaped around each person's interests, work and creative process.