Private Art Lessons

Dawn Grider/Inspirations; by Dawn

Certified Single Subject Teacher specializing in Art

Ages 9-18

I am located in Bakersfield, CA near the cross streets of Linden and Acacia and I teach out of my Art Studio located on my property. I offer private and group art lessons for all skill levels. I will make house visits for groups of two or more.

At this time of social distancing, Remote/Virtual Lessons are available. Also, if you cannot travel to in-person lessons due to distance, illness or any other circumstances, remote/online lessons might be a good choice for you and your child.

Pricing

In Person Lesson Pricing

In person Private Lessons – 1 hour – $20
Groups of 2 or more – $15 per student
In Person at Students Home – $30
In Persons at Students Home Group of 2 or more – $15

Painting Groups of 4 or More – 1.5 Hours – $20 per Student

Online Lesson Pricing

Single student- 1 hour – $18
2 or more students – 1 hour – $15 per student

Lessons and Techniques

Lessons will be chosen according to age/skill level of each student or group.

Drawing – Graphite, Charcoal, Colored Pencils, Dry and Oil Pastel and Ink Pen
- - Drawing, shading, line quality and composition techniques are taught
Painting – Watercolor, Acrylic, Ink and Multimedia
- - Color theory is taught along with different painting techniques
Design Elements and Principles will be applied to each lesson to deepen the art experience.

My goal as an art teacher is;

to enable and empower students to create and produce art using foundational drawing and painting techniques.
to guide them in developing his or her own style while learning techniques, mediums, style, and tools.
to help each student understand the role of art in life, culture and the world around them through discussing art history and jobs relate to art.
to teach them to explore and to enjoy the process and journey of creating because it helps develop creativity, problem solving and confidence.

Materials Needed

In Person Students are responsible for the following materials.

Sketchbook 9” x 12” (mixed media sketch pad)
pencils #2 and a graphite pencil set H, HB, B, 2B, 4B
erasers -Staedtler or a generic white eraser is best
colored pencils -Crayola, Faber Castel or Arteza
crayons (fun things can be created with crayons)
colored markers -Crayola is a good marker, but any brand will do
ink pens-Paper Mate or Sharpie Fine point or Pen.
Oil Pastel Set- Pentel is the best for the money

*Specialized materials specific to certain projects will be supplied by me.

Online Students are responsible for the following materials.

Sketchbook 9” x 12” (mixed media sketch pad)
Watercolor Paper 9″ x 12″
pencils #2 and a graphite pencil set H, HB, B, 2B, 4B
erasers -Staedtler or a generic white eraser is best
colored pencils -Crayola, Faber Castel or Arteza
crayons (fun things can be created with crayons)
colored markers -Crayola is a good marker, but any brand will do
ink pens-Paper Mate or Sharpie Fine point or Le Pen.
Oil Pastel Set- Pentel is the best for the money
Acrylic Paint – Bennici Acrylic paint Set of 12, 6 brushes and 3 canvases $12.97 on Amazon – Artists Loft Tubes from Michaels is good, also
Watercolor Pan Set 8-16
Watercolor Brush
Paint Tray
Clear or White Glue
Scissors
12″ Ruler – Safe T is a very good Brand
Compass – Safe T
For the older student – A set of French Curves