So one of the things I do is teach private art lessons in my studio. I enjoy working one on one with students (teens to retired) to help them become more comfortable with their creativity. Oftentimes people just need the time and space (and the permission) to play creatively. That can look like many things.
oil painting. acrylic painting. splatter painting. mixed media painting.
I don't teach every kind of medium or technique...but I'm all about giving people the chance to try new things in a non-threatening environment.
I don't necessarily teach "this is how to paint" specifically, like many other art teachers...I teach more like "here's some mediums to try, here's some techniques to try, let's see what you can do with them". I'm more about expressive creativity, allowing the individual to explore themselves and their world through various mediums and techniques. Sometimes to stir it up a bit I will paint with them, collaborating on something as a way of helping them become more comfortable with artistic experimentation.
When I give a lesson I charge by the hour. People often choose to set up weekly or monthly lessons, even setting up blocks of hours each time to allow themselves the chance to get the most out of their experience. Working one on one opens the door for conversation and gives me the opportunity to get to know the student and their specific interests and goals so I can focus specifically on certain areas tailored to the student. Full attention is given for art-filled play.
I truly believe that everyone is creative. We just need to give ourselves the permission to explore that creativity. I like to offer my studio to people as a safe place to begin that creative exploration or continue the journey.
