tuition / classes
A desire to draw/paint
One to One Art Tuition / Courses / Classes
for Adults
My own training began with a solid grounding in observational drawing.
I stand by this and offer classes and courses which essentially develop these fundamental skills. Giving an understanding of the visual language of drawing and painting, and seeing - form, line, light, tone, volume, scale, perspective and colour etc… through a range of different drawing/painting experiences, subject matter and media.
My spirit to create is highly expressive and exploratory. Therefore in teaching, I strongly encourage and incorporate the freedom to express and experiment, with media, mark-making and approaches, as a key part of developing a solid skill base. Tailoring sessions to work with individual needs, both figuratively or abstractly.
Finding one’s creativity is a unique, moving, risky and dynamic experience, which evolves. I support this process passionately. With over twenty five years teaching experience, I offer what I have learnt and developed, technically, conceptually and creatively, with sensitivity and openness.
EXPERIENCED ART TUTOR
Tracy Burgess (BA, PGCE)
I am an experienced art educator who has been teaching creative skills to adults and sixteen to eighteen year olds in many different contexts for over 25 years. I have worked as a college lecturer in Further and Adult Education as well as the private sector working with groups or individuals on a one-to-one basis, running drawing and painting classes, field trips and workshops. Through my experience as both artist and teacher I have acquired a vast repertoire of skills to bring to the learning environment and assist learners to achieve and explore. Whether I’m helping someone who is embarking on a career in art and design, or assisting an individual to learn to draw or paint for leisure, perhaps for the first time, I love seeing creativity open and flourish.
“Tracy is quite simply an inspirational teacher. I came to her class as a beginner and thanks to her skill, empathy, and endless patience I was able to develop a passion for art and to enjoy creating my own work.
Her classes initially helped me learn the fundamentals and then over time she introduced me to different techniques, approaches and interpretation. Her teaching was always enhanced by her hands-on demonstrations and with her encouragement I was able to find my own style in drawing and painting.
As a successful professional artist she was able to guide me in selecting and preparing work for exhibitions and I actually sold pieces – something I’d never dreamt of doing! I cannot recommend her highly enough. ”
NEW COURSES FOR 2025 - Studio Class in Macclesfield
ONE TO ONE SESSIONS
(Drawing/Painting, Creative mentoring, Portfolio development, Well-being)
All drawing media, mixed media, acrylics, watercolour and inks (not oils), gestural expression and abstract techniques, draughtsmanship & observational drawing skills, art and meditation