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Trusted teacher: dennis parker autumn 2023 art classes ​ Harrow Arts Centre, 171 Uxbridge Road, Hatch End, Middx HA5 4EA 9.30 – 11.30 am 10 weekly classes For all levels from beginners to advanced with a mind open to exploring the wonder of the creative process For those painting for pleasure as well as those working towards GCSE, A-level, degree or beyond! A choice of working in any media including pencil, charcoal, pen and wash, watercolour, pastel, acrylic, oil, mixed media, print making etc (students are encouraged to explore all media eventually, especially acrylic, to maximise the scope of their creativity) A chance to have fun exploring all styles of interpretation from realism to abstraction, with demonstrations in all techniques Opportunity to develop and gain guidance on your portfolio for art college, degree and postgraduate courses For all classes, themes are suggested – not obligatory – so if you have other concepts you would prefer to explore you can do so instead, with Dennis’s help and guidance in navigating the creative process. Having explored essential techniques and styles students are encouraged to create inspiring and original work from their own references, such as observational drawings and photographs, rather than from magazine or internet images. ​ ​ MONDAY Monday 25 September -- 11 December excluding 23, 30 October Harvest Fruit & Vegetables Drawing / Watercolour / Acrylic / Oil An opportunity to develop your observational drawing and painting skills while exploring pictorial composition ​ ​ TUESDAY Tuesday 19 September – 5 December excluding 24, 31 October Autumn Woodland Studies Acrylic / Pastel An ideal class for beginners with no previous painting experience. We start with controlled colour mixing via three primary colours, then progress to a variety of exciting colour applications and techniques to develop confidence and produce expressive and atmospheric studies ​ ​ WEDNESDAY Wednesday 20 September – 6 December excluding 25 October, 1 November Close-up: Butterflies Pencil / Pastel / Pen & Wash / Mixed Media An opportunity to explore drawing and painting these elusive colourful and iridescent visitors from your own photos ​ ​ THURSDAY Thursday 21 September – 7 December excluding 26 October, 2 November Atmospheric Autumn Landscapes Acrylic /Mixed Media An ideal class for beginners with no previous painting experience. We start with controlled colour mixing via three primary colours, then progress to a variety of exciting colour applications and techniques to develop confidence and produce expressive and atmospheric studies ​ ​ FRIDAY Friday 22 September – 8 December excluding 27 October, 3 November Silky Milky Waterfalls Drawing / Watercolour / Acrylic / Mixed Media Explore the movement, turbulence and shifting patterns of cascading water. Consider adjusting slowing shutter speed when shooting these to create the desired silky milky effect Current students have priority until 30 June 2023 ______________________________________________________________________________________ dennis shaping air - photoshoots with photographic model / ballerina Within a small group, a unique opportunity to have a private photoshoot with an experienced photographic model/ballerina with the added dimension of professional photographic lighting. Artists wishing to explore the aesthetic of classical life poses, the fluidity of dance/movement and more unusual physically demanding short term photographic poses will be guided through the alchemy of photo composition using light, angle and shadow. Studio lighting, in tandem with filters and reflectors, enables us to explore ‘in-camera:’ framing a shot, perspective, subtleties and nuances of colour playing on the human form, plus the impact of angle and degree of light and shadow (chiaroscuro). Essential knowledge of your own camera, whether it is compact, bridge or DSLR, includes how to access: shutter priority, aperture priority, ISO and exposure compensation, to maximise the potential of the shoot.
Art · Painting · Photography
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Trusted teacher: How to prepare for a media interview? What means should be used to fight his fear of the camera and improve his image? How to present yourself and your project in front of a camera? How to present yourself and your project to the media? Targeted content according to your project: Verbal and/or gestural communication; Seduction of the lens and/or microphone; Improvisation in front of a microphone and/or camera; Voice & gaze; One or two camera games; Chronic; Animation; Reporting; Live radio & TV; Interview; Narration; Speech in all its forms (...). In short, several objectives: ◾ Confront your shyness in front of the microphone/camera. ◾ Understand his speech and diction. ◾ Tame the media environment (radio/tv). ◾ Become familiar with your image and voice. ◾ Manage your speaking time. Through exercises (diction, voice, presence, breathing, presentations, time management), role plays, simulated interviews and familiarization with their image and voice, participants evolve at their own pace within a framework flexible teaching. Please note that during the videoconference session, all the notes are transcribed gradually on the chat so that you can access them at any time when you wish. Indeed, speaking is a predominantly physical activity, which, while taking care of its image, is based on a body, a voice, a breath, a rhythm (diction) and an emotion (the imagination and the sensations ) reflecting the speaker's involvement in his speech. How to send a clear message? How to make the difference, to make an impression? Knowing how to speak, act and interact in public is almost a necessity today: your public speaking must be effective and efficient with clear, simple and impactful messages. Simple and pragmatic tools will be presented for: generating listening ● making an impression ● fostering confidence ● generating need ● motivating teams by explaining a strategy ● getting messages across within groups ● overcoming shyness by assimilating 3 CRV axes (body-breathing-voice) ● better manage disagreement or conflict. Mastered, the method allows: • to improve self-confidence and stress management with the development of the speaker's (verbal-corporal) ease, his public speaking skills and his sense of repartee and improvisation. • to work on their ease, leadership, charisma, creativity and personal development through role-playing scenarios. * to improve the characteristics of the spoken voice (timbre, pitches, intention, flow). * convey your message through your image, while gaining improvisation skills and responsiveness. Supplemented by basic exercises (diction, voice, presence, breathing, presentation, time management), role plays, improvisations and simulations. With the key word: pronunciation, diction / articulation, the sense of repartee. THE TRAINER ➤ With training from Grande Ecole post-preparatory classes & Ivy League university in the United States, our teacher trainer has specialized and has worked for more than 15 years in the field, in Europe and North America, in renowned international public and private establishments, regularly speaking in forums and conferences, and also offering personalized INDIVIDUAL support, with pedagogy and careful methodology as the watchwords. ➤ PLACE, TIMETABLE, PRICES ✓ Locations: Geneva-Lausanne-Fribourg-Zurich-Neuchâtel-Lugano-Montreux-Basel-Neuchâtel-Bern-Lucerne-Brussels-Luxembourg-Paris-Lyon. But currently, these sessions continue to be offered by videoconference in the current context and in accordance with general demand which is almost unanimous on this subject. ✓ Indeed, apart from the classic advantages of videoconferencing (time saving related to travel & their unforeseen events, eco-responsibility, increased schedule flexibility, etc.), the quality of the session & the interaction remain identical. In addition, the entire exchange, notes and recommendations are immediately transcribed on the dedicated chat. ✓ To support us among ourselves & to be pleasant to you in this sustainable / particular period and in a spirit of solidarity, the fees are temporarily reduced and will not increase after the start of our sessions. ✓ Languages: French/English. ✓ The progress following these private sessions is perceptible from 1 to 2 sessions (*2024 study). ✓ As other people do regularly, you can also please your loved ones by offering gift vouchers available all year round.
Media arts · Broadcasting · Communication skills
Trusted teacher: Wolof is the most widely spoken language in Senegal, Gambia where it has been enriched by the contributions of other dialects, Arabic and French, which remains the official language. It is experiencing a cultural expansion in the country and is also present in Gambia and Mauritania. So to facilitate your integration into Senegalese society; it is essential to go through this language because it is the vernacular although there are several beautiful local Senegalese languages ​​but Wolof remains the most used language. this is why I propose to teach the beauty of this language which is my specialty and my mother tongue, I also teach Senegalese and Gambian culture and civilization. Learning Wolof is offered to anyone who wishes to get to know Senegal, in a professional, cultural or touristic setting, to establish privileged contact with its population. I am a senegalese and I teach languages ​​like Wolof English and African literatures and civilizations . I graduated in African literature and civilizations. I am also specialized at the master's level in the field of linguistics, particularly in African languages, specializing in Wolof, which is my mother tongue. Wolof is the most spoken language in Senegal, Gambia where it has been enriched by the contributions of other dialects, Arabic and French, which remains the official language. It is experiencing a cultural expansion in the country and is also present in Gambia and Mauritania. So to facilitate your integration into Senegalese society; it is essential to go through this language because it is the vernacular although there are several beautiful local Senegalese languages ​​but Wolof remains the most used language. this is why I propose to teach the beauty of this language which is my specialty and my mother tongue, I also teach Senegalese and Gambian culture and civilization. Learning Wolof offers anyone who wishes to get to know Senegal, in a professional, cultural or touristic context, to establish privileged contact with its population. I will start with teaching you the Wolof alphabet and some basic expressions to get you started. After that, each lesson will be focused on a specific topic. This will allow us to explore the Wolof language and learn more grammar tips as we progress. My methodology is to base myself on the courses in a structural and clear way, accessible to my learners to give them a quality teaching and a total understanding of the courses in a cordial and satisfying atmosphere. My method is very simple, I start by teaching you the most common and most used words and expressions. Then slowly the formation of sentences, conjugation, grammar but also how to pronounce each word well and know their positions in the sentence. Being a linguist I will train you to adopt the ability to be able to translate all sentences from French to Wolof or from Wolof to French. I teach Gambian Wolof dialect and Senegalese Wolof dialect. Don’t hesitate book directly one class in order to have more informations. I explain and initiate you in Wolof. Je donne des cours individuels et collectifs.
Language arts
Trusted teacher: ✓ Improvisation is the art of composing within the framework of a role play, without being overplayed so as not to lose credibility, by taking pleasure and appearing convinced (because communication does not consist, for example, of having confidence, but of appearing confident). It helps with a wide range of skills (imagination, emotional faculties, physical expressiveness, vocal projection, clarity of speech, interpretation, improvisation, observation, emulation, stage combat...) to make public speaking, communication , the theatricalization enhanced by the stage space and the play of the actor - improviser. ✓ Your inventiveness, singularity, commitment and signature being at the center of this training, it is about giving you the techniques to improvise, create, stage, while showing confidence and conviction to your interlocutors, in the private sphere or of the professional. ✓ So how can you also confront your shyness or lack of (relative) self-confidence by surpassing yourself by moving forward? ➤ Express yourself with your body, your emotions, your ideas to mobilize your abilities and your creative energy ➤ Explore your path to personal expression in complete freedom and security by overcoming your fears of expressing yourself in public ➤ Activate flexibility of mind, particularly by practicing active listening ➤ Develop your creativity and imagination while overcoming your shyness, developing your speaking, listening and responding skills ➤ Anchor lasting resources such as letting go, leaving one's comfort zone thanks to a caring framework and personalized modules/exercises In application: For example, awareness raising and introduction to the Art of Storytelling have several objectives: Storytelling in public, Composing a repertoire of stories, Organizing a collective show, Games and bringing emotions into play (...). These theoretical training and practical training sessions (story structure, voice, memory, diction, management of stage fright, etc.). It is a question of going through the history of the tale (origin, different styles of tale, difference between tale and story), the art of telling (work on the voice, the body, the imagination), the tale and the child (importance of the story for the overall development of the child, resource of the imagination, difference between reading and telling) ...: in short, the intention of this course is to make you want even more, to better tell stories Open to all those interested in the story (parents, teachers, animators, educators ...), these sessions can also be offered to the person of your choice. With the program, for this example of storytelling art in particular: ✓ Explore and experience the art of storytelling and discover its hidden sides ✓ Express yourself with your body, your emotions, your ideas, play with situations (...) ✓ Mobilize your capacities and creative energy ✓ Open interior spaces of reverie ✓ Explore your path of personal expression in complete freedom and security ✓ Overcome your fear of public speaking ✓ Make room for your imagination, Develop your creativity ✓ Activate flexibility of mind, Practice active listening ✓ Cooperate, create, play down The art of storytelling therefore allows you to develop your creativity and imagination, because you are both a director and an actor. It also allows you to overcome shyness and develop speaking, listening and responding skills. Each person evolves at their own pace and uses their sense of creativity. Objective: to anchor sustainable resources such as letting go, creativity, presence or self-confidence. In short, this artistic discipline will accompany you in your personal development and will help you get out of your comfort zone thanks to a benevolent environment and playful exercises. THE TRAINER With training from a Grande Ecole post-European preparatory class & an Ivy League university in the United States, our teacher has specialized and has worked for more than 18 years in the field, in international establishments, speaking in forums and conferences. ➤ PLACE, TIMETABLE, PRICES ✓ Locations: Geneva-Lausanne-Fribourg-Zurich-Neuchâtel-Lugano-Montreux-Basel-Neuchâtel-Bern-Lucerne-Brussels-Luxembourg-Paris-Lyon. But currently, these sessions continue to be offered by videoconference in the current context and in accordance with general demand which is almost unanimous on this subject. ✓ Indeed, apart from the classic advantages of videoconferencing (time saving related to travel & their unforeseen events, eco-responsibility, increased schedule flexibility, etc.), the quality of the session & the interaction remain identical. In addition, the entire exchange, notes and recommendations are immediately transcribed on the dedicated chat. ✓ To support us among ourselves & to be pleasant to you in this sustainable / particular period and in a spirit of solidarity, the fees are temporarily reduced and will not increase after the start of our sessions. ✓ Languages: French/English. ✓ The progress following these private sessions is perceptible from 1 to 2 sessions (*2024 study). ✓ As other people do regularly, you can also please your loved ones by offering gift vouchers available all year round. CONTACT / PROGRAM ✓ A la carte program: evaluated and adapted to each need.
Storytelling · Acting · Communication skills
Trusted teacher: Hello friends, My name is Tatiana. I am a professional artist and art teacher with 12 years of experience. I help to learn to paint and draw professionally in an easy and fun way! To see and notice beautiful moments in life and capture them in a painting! I graduated the Academy of Arts. Have 12 years experience in teaching art to children from 4 years old and adults. I help to make the learning experience both accessible and enjoyable. The art lessons are personally designed to your level and goals, based on your personality and interests. I’ll guide and encourage you to become more confident in your painting and drawing abilities and to develop a lifelong love for art. It’s a great honor to say that many students have been working with me for years, resulting good painting and drawing skills from beginner level. Many of them continued their path in painting and entered the art colleges and art academies. My students got such results thanks to my teaching system. 🎨 WHAT YOU RECEIVE? The art lesson consists of 3 steps: 1. process of painting& drawing, I will show you how to paint step by step. 2. theory of professional painting & drawing 3. analysis of the paintings of great artists. We will get inspired by how great artists painted on the same topics or copy a painting of a great artist. (Monet, Degas, Van Gogh, Fantin-Latour, Levitan..) We can take a simple painting for example of Monet and try to paint in his style, learn the secrets, techniques of this great artist. You can feel like Monet! 4.You will have a finished painting in one lesson if it a simple subject. In two or three lessons if it is more difficult subject. -lesson duration: 1 hour (60 min) -online, by Skype/Facetime/Zoom, private, one on one, Individual painting lesson. -in english or russian languages. -I will suggest you several photos you to choose the subject of the painting that inspires you or you can suggest your own subject. At holidays or birthdays you can paint a painting as a gift to please your loved ones or friends with a beautiful painting or greeting card painted by yourself at the painting lesson. 🎨 FOR WHOM ARE THE ART LESSON? The art lessons are for: ▫️children from 4 years old and adults. ▫️beginner level, we can start with very simple subjects, i’ll show you how to paint step by step. ▫️or advanced level. ▫️or who wants to prepare for art school, art college and Academy of Arts. ▫️for individual person or for a group of two-3 persons. For example a parent with child; several friends. You can spend interesting time together with me creating your own paintings. 🎨WHAT WILL YOU LEARN? ✅ to see the beauty around us and show it through painting. ✅ to paint the main genres: landscape, seascape, still life, animalistic (animal portraits), human portrait, graphics etc. ✅In realistic and impressionistic styles. ✅ to paint In different techniques: (painting): gouache, acrylic on canvas/paper; watercolor on paper. (graphics): pencil / charcoal/ paste/ felt-tip pens on paper. ✅ We will learn fundamentals of professional academic painting, graphics and composition. ✅Fundamentals of art theory: volume, light and shadows, color, shape, perspective, rhythm. ✅ How to lead the painting process from start to finish. ✅ How to mix paints, get different shades of colors, distinguish nuances. ✅ To name professionally the shades of colors. ✅ Learn artistic terms. ✅ How to apply the theory of painting in practice. ✅ The secrets and techniques of great masters. ✅ Correctly display proportions on paper. ✅ Learn to see the general and the particular, to compare and generalize. If you love to paint, feel free to contact me, Will be glad to meet you online! 🤗🎨 Let’s start to paint! Kind regards, Tatiana
Painting · Art · Drawing & sketching
Trusted teacher: 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE TEACHING ART, PHOTOGRAPHY AND DESIGN / GCSE, A Level, Foundation, Undergrad, Post Graduate & Continuing Education SPECIALISED Art, Photography & Design as a career path or an elective option. My goal is to inspire students theoretically and provide relevant homework. Primarily practice led with an emphasis on improving technical skills, classes and short courses are tailored to suit individual tuition. SUBJECTS COVERED Fashion, Design, Photography & Art - Contemporary & History Technical: sketching, drawing, painting, printing, photography, photoshop & model making. BIOGRAPHY Museum exhibitions include: ART ATHINA, Art Appel Gallery (Athens), the Belgrade - Adriatic Biennale - King Peter's House Gallery (Belgrade), The Russian Cultural Centre (Belgrade) & The City Art Gallery (Montenegro), The Royal Academy of Arts (London), Andrew Eldin Gallery (NYC), Laura Mars Gallery (Berlin), Kristin Hjellegjerde Gallery (London), The Wapping Project (London), The Whitechapel Gallery (London), Williamson Art Gallery & Museum (Birkenhead), Kunsthal KaDe (Amsterdam), The Dutch Textile Museum (Tilberg), National Gallery (Prague), Art Platform & LA (Los Angeles). RESUME Professor of Photography, ACG, Deree College, IHP 2020 - Present Professor of Digital Image, ACG, School of Fine and Performing Arts 2024 - Present The American College of Greece, Deree College & SFPA, Imperial College London, Goldsmiths University of London, City University London, Sotheby’s Institute, Southbank University, University College for the Creative Arts (UCA), Somerset House Learning, Somerset House Public Programming, The Sorrell Foundation, Chisenhale Arts Place & Duff Miller Independent 6th Form.
Art · Studio art · Art history
Trusted teacher: My name is Anita, and I am an interdisciplinary neurodivergent artist. I combine traditional and unconventional teaching methods with an innovative approach, adapted to the fast-paced era we live in, where attention spans can be short. My teaching integrates principles of psychology to better understand each student’s unique needs and aspirations. My goal is to nurture visionary children who have strong foundational values and a humble sense of self. I believe that true artistic mastery comes from human excellence. Also, in this way, students develop true self-confidence by evaluating their success based on personal progress rather than comparing themselves to others. This course is especially recommended for neurodivergent children (with Autism Level 1 - Asperger's Syndrome, ADHD, OCD, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Hypersensitivity, and Anxiety) with multiple interests who struggle to choose, focus on, and manage various subjects. It helps develop both technique and discipline, enabling them to navigate multiple creative fields—essentially putting their eggs in several baskets while honing the skills necessary for diverse career opportunities in an uncertain job market. The program encourages a generalist mindset, promoting versatility without compromising creative integrity. Students will learn to refine their Zoom In/Zoom Out perspective, gaining the ability to see both the bigger picture and the finer details of any subject. The program's structure guides the individuals through three essential phases: Exploration Phase–Presentations, visual games, and foundational lessons introduce students to various disciplines, helping them discover their interests. Development Phase–They start defining their creative goals, practicing their skills, and trying out various artistic approaches. Mastery Phase - With a clear direction, students focus on long-term goals, whether as brand-focused professionals, university students, or future educators. Disciplines covered include architecture, painting, illustration, concept design (especially for gaming), traditional animation, digital art, children's book illustration, film, creative writing, and music (the art of songwriting). A Purposeful, Transparent Approach I work closely with each student, providing honest yet supportive evaluations to help identify their strengths. My goal is to guide serious and passionate learners and not to mislead families into unnecessary expenses. I strive to be straightforward in a respectful and encouraging manner, communicating if a child may not be suited for this path. A Valuable Investment in Thinking & Creativity Even if a student ultimately chooses a non-artistic career, this course fosters critical and creative thinking, which are essential skills for any field. The knowledge gained here is never wasted; it’s an investment in adaptability, innovation, and problem-solving abilities that transcend the arts.
Painting · Architecture · Illustration
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Private Piano Lessons: Classical and Jazz, Pop Performance/Theory (Amsterdam)
Yuvraj
Yuvraj is a wonderful teacher! I've been studying piano for half a year with him, and the progress never stops. He teaches everything that you need to be a pianist, including the technique, classical theory, jazz theory, as well as how to find good new songs. Within the few months that I've had him, he quickly took me from having zero practical music knowledge to being able to read and play Trinity grade 3 songs on my own. Yuvraj always tries to make piano something fun and enjoyable, rather than just another annoying thing to grind all the time. This is the guy for those who want to learn with a relaxed, slow and steady attitude. Even better if you're down to challenge yourself with new, unconventional music that you might not expect. While I don't really have anything to compare him to, I am very happy learning piano with Yuvraj.
Review by ILYA
I AM A WOLOF TEACHER. LEARN AND SPEAK WOLOF EASILY WITH ME.
Dembane
Very clear as to what his teaching methods and goals are, how he'll help you get there - then jumps right in and gets you started with no fuss. I found myself speaking sentences in Wolof by the end of the lesson, and really appreciate the additional written material he supplied as well. As someone who has taught and learned various other languages I can tell that Dembane has a really sound methodology. I'll add to this review in a few months time, but so far I am impressed. Also glad that he is pointing out regional differences between Senegal and Gambia usage to me, as it's relevant to my learning needs. He does personalise the content for the individual student, which is good to see.
Review by MARY
Photoshop and Digital Art for students, artists and photographers (Athens)
Emer
My 16 year old decided to pursue a career at n fashion and art early on We found Emer and she was exactly what we were looking for and more when Theo applied for fashion Academies Her first extensive background and calm and friendly approach brought out the best in my 16 year old son Together they created an original portfolio crammed with original and artistic work Enthusiast and patient I have no reservations recommending Emer for any art driven personal or group learning sessions My sons testimony says it all She is simply amazing
Review by TONIA