Pegasus Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Is it weird to even be thinking about finding an art mentor/tutor for my DD? We've signed her up for various art classes in the past and while she has a great time, they seem to focus on fun crafts or fling out several projects in quick succession or are over too quickly. She is almost 13 and is craving a more serious study to improve her skills. I am the opposite of artistic so I need to find an outside resource for her. I welcome any suggestions or ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Do you have a art school nearby? We have a few art schools/centers nearby and some instructors are willing to do one to one lessons at the center while others will do one to one at your home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 I don't know where you live. A local art museum has art classes that are really good. There are also Monart studios that teach art. I've gotten tutors through Wyzant.com. They are located in a number of different areas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegasus Posted December 21, 2012 Author Share Posted December 21, 2012 I'm in East Tennessee. I didn't even think of checking the art museum; I will definitely follow up with that. We do have a couple art centers in the area and I've looked at their websites in the past to see what classes they offer. It is a good idea to contact them about one-on-one lessons/tutoring. Also appreciate the Wyzant link. I never even heard of them and they do have tutors signed up in my area. Finally, my DD did enjoy an instructor that she had for a community outreach art class offered at a community college. I thought about trying to contact that instructor to see if she did outside tutoring. However, I wasn't sure if that would be appropriate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in NH Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Finally, my DD did enjoy an instructor that she had for a community outreach art class offered at a community college. I thought about trying to contact that instructor to see if she did outside tutoring. However, I wasn't sure if that would be appropriate. That's not inappropriate. I contacted someone who I know teaches drawing at the Art Institute a couple hours away. He only lives 1/2 hour from me, so I was wondering if he taught anywhere closer. Turns out he has a huge studio of artists only 10 minutes from my house. One of his students gave my son drawing lessons two hours per day M-F for a whole year for a very reasonable fee. It was a wonderful experience! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puma Mom Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 I found emails for a couple of the art teachers at the high school and asked them. One of them gave me a very good recommendation for a local artist who gave private art lessons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmama Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Are there colleges nearby? There may be art education students would would welcome the opportunity to tutor your dd. You could call and ask if there is a bulletin board in the art department or on campus somewhere where you could post a notice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Great ideas here! I recently decided that my dd needed some art instruction, but with four kids and LOTS of outside activities, I needed someone who could come to my house. I happen to have an artist friend, so I asked her if she knew someone who would be willing to do that. Guess what? SHE is willing!!! :) So, I agree with the others - ask that instructor!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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