Question 1

Is private tuition right for me?

Accepted Answer

Private tuition works best if you already have some systematic training (Foundation Skills or equivalent) and want continued expert guidance. It's ideal for students working toward something specific - exhibition, portfolio, skill mastery - who want completely personalised instruction.

If you're new to observational drawing, Foundation Skills provides more cost-effective foundational training. If you want relaxed creative exploration, Social Art Classes offer drop-in flexibility.

Question 2

Do I need Foundation Skills before booking private tuition?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily. If you have equivalent training from elsewhere or demonstrated observational ability, private tuition can serve you immediately. But if you're quite new to systematic observational work, Foundation Skills usually gives you more value before investing in private sessions.

Question 3

Do you teach complete beginners?

Accepted Answer

Private tuition is most valuable for students who already have foundational skills and want personalised guidance toward specific goals. Complete beginners typically get better value from Foundation Skills, which provides systematic group training building proper foundations before moving to private work.

Question 4

How do I know which is right for me - private tuition, Foundation Skills, or Social Classes?

Accepted Answer

Book a free 15-minute consultation call and we'll talk through your goals, current level, and which path would serve you best. No pressure, just honest guidance.

Question 5

What can we work on in sessions?

Accepted Answer

Anything that serves your development: portrait work, observational foundations (measuring, proportion, seeing form), colour understanding, atmospheric effects, exhibition preparation, presentation and framing choices, portfolio development, or any specific technique you're wrestling with. Sessions are completely tailored to you.

Question 6

What's your teaching style?

Accepted Answer

Warm, encouraging but rigorous. I have high standards and I'll push you to develop genuine skill, but I'm not interested in cold classical perfectionism. I want you to grow while maintaining the joy that brought you to art.

DANIELA CIOBANU

private tuition in Bournemouth

Completely personalised instruction focused
on your specific goals

WHAT YOU'LL GET FROM THE TUITION

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Work that actually helps you

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