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Private Art Classes

Teddington, Richmond & South West London and UK Online

Private and small group art tuition for adults in drawing, coloured pencil, ink and watercolour.

In-Home Tuition | Studio-Based Groups | Online Lessons Across the UK

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Private - Art Tuition for Adults

Adult art tuition in Teddington studio with one-to-one painting guidance

Personalised one-to-one art tuition designed around your interests, pace and experience. Whether you are beginning for the first time or returning to art after many years, lessons are structured to build confidence, technical understanding and genuine enjoyment.

Each session is calm, focused and tailored specifically to you and the medium you want to learn.

What You’ll Achieve:

  • Seeing and drawing accurately

  • Proportion, perspective and structure

  • Composition and subject framing

  • Light, shadow and tonal control

  • Colour mixing and layering techniques

  • Creating texture and fine detail

  • Developing your own artistic confidence

How Lessons Work:

  • One-to-one tuition (or shared with one other person if preferred)

  • Available in your home locally or online across the UK

  • Flexible scheduling to suit your routine

  • Suitable for beginners and experienced learners alike

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Art Tuition - Small Group Classes

COMING SOON

Friendly, relaxed studio-based classes for adults in small groups of 6–8 people.

Learn alongside others in a supportive setting, with individual guidance throughout each session.

  • Local hired studio space

  • Weekly daytime & evening sessions

  • Calm, social atmosphere

  • Learn the medium your passionate about

  • No pressure, no experience required

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What You’ll Learn

Lessons are genuinely bespoke. We begin by discussing your previous experience, interests and goals, allowing me to create a clear and structured pathway tailored specifically to you.

Below are some of the most popular areas students choose to focus on:

DRAWING

Observational sketching and accuracy

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Shading, light and tonal control

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Understanding proportion and perspective

COLOURED PENCIL

Professional layering techniques

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Creating realistic textures and detail

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Achieving depth, richness and refined finishes

WATER COLOURS

Controlled washes and blending

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Colour mixing and flow

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Landscape and floral composition

Why Learn With Me?

As a professionally trained artist with over 30 years of experience in fine art and commercial design, I bring both technical skill and structured teaching to every lesson. My own work spans realistic animal portraiture, urban sketching and landscape studies, giving students a broad and practical foundation to learn from.

My teaching style is calm, clear and encouraging. Lessons are designed to build confidence steadily, without pressure or unnecessary complexity.

You will never feel rushed, judged or left behind. Progress happens at your pace, with patient guidance and constructive feedback throughout.

My greatest satisfaction comes from seeing students gain confidence and independence in their creative work.

Mark Mannering Barton professional artist and art teacher in Teddington

Where I Teach

Lessons are available in a format that suits your lifestyle. All options maintain the same structured, supportive and professional approach.

In Your Home

  • Ideal for one-to-one tuition

  • Flexible scheduling to suit your diary

  • Suitable for beginners and experienced learners that want a more focussed experience

Online

  • Learn from anywhere

  • Structured guidance via Zoom

  • UK wide availability

Studio Group Classes

  • Small groups (6–8 people)

  • Calm, focused environment

  • Suitable facilities refreshments available

Private Tuition Fees

Private one-to-one art tuition is £85 per 90-minute session.

For those wishing to commit to consistent progress, a block of five sessions is available at £400.

Lessons are individually tailored and available in your home locally across Teddington and South West London, or online across the UK.

FAQs

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  • No. Lessons are suitable for complete beginners as well as those returning to art after many years.

  • For private tuition, I can advise you on recommended materials. For group classes, a materials list will be provided in advance.

  • Private sessions typically run for 60 minutes to allow focused, uninterrupted learning but on occasions we may want to dedicate more time.

    Group sessions will vary depending on course structure.

  • Yes. Single sessions are available, but many students prefer booking a small block to ensure continuity and steady progress.

  • Yes. A block of five sessions is available at a reduced rate for those wishing to commit to consistent progress.

  • Not at all. While many students choose to begin or return to art later in life, lessons are open to adults of all ages. Whether you’re in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60’s, 70’s or beyond, tuition is tailored to your individual goals and experience level. On occasions I will teach children too .

  • I understand that plans change. With reasonable notice (min 3 working days), sessions can be rearranged.

  • Absolutely. I refresh by DBS certificate every year.

Ready to Begin?

Whether you are considering private art tuition, online lessons or joining a future studio group class, I would be delighted to discuss what suits you best.

Feel free to get in touch to arrange a conversation or make an enquiry.

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