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Expert Online Art Tutors in Derby to Help Your Child Shine
Watching your child pour their heart into their art is wonderful, but in a creative city like Derby, you might worry if their schoolwork is enough to build a truly competitive portfolio. With prestigious courses at the University of Derby and Derby College nearby, the pressure is on to make sure their passion translates into real opportunities.
Finding them the right one-to-one support can make all the difference. An online Art tutor can work with your child to refine their skills, develop a unique creative voice, and build a body of work that truly stands out, giving you peace of mind and giving them the best chance of success.
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Why a Strong Art Portfolio Opens Doors for Your Child
Art is more than just a GCSE; it’s a subject that teaches creativity, critical thinking, and dedication. These are skills that universities and employers value highly. A well-developed portfolio isn't just a collection of drawings; it's a demonstration of your child's unique perspective and technical ability. A great Art tutor can help them hone specific techniques, from life drawing to digital design, ensuring their work is sophisticated enough to impress admissions tutors and secure a place on their chosen A-Level or degree course.
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Personalised Art Tutoring to Nurture Your Child's Talent
The right tutor does more than just teach; they become a mentor for your child. By getting to know their artistic style, strengths, and goals, they can provide the personalised guidance needed to flourish. We help you find that perfect match from our hand-picked tutors—we only accept 1 in 8 who apply, so you can be sure your child is learning from the best.
Every online lesson is built around your child. If they need to master perspective for their GCSE coursework or want to explore a new medium to make their A-Level portfolio distinctive, their tutor will tailor the session to focus on exactly what they need. This targeted support is why 90% of students on Tutorful improve by at least one grade.
Arranging support for your child shouldn't be stressful. With online tutoring, you can forget about travel and find a verified, background-checked tutor who fits your family’s schedule. It’s a flexible and convenient way to give your child the creative support they deserve, right from your home in Derby.
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7 Art tutors in Derby:
£54/hr
5.0
Mark H
Communication and Art expert
I am an award winning photographer, writer, artist and lecturer with over thirty years’ experience as an advertising and editorial photographer. I have been exhibited internationally and have contributed to many conferences and journals. I ama widely respected external examiner and pedagogic lead in the arts. My PhD was entitled The Light Ages: Photography and the Hegemony of Light. This reflects my research interest in light and in structures of control and in the operational programs surrounding photographic practice. Recently I have been leading the REF case study research on a £2.5 Heritage Lo...
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£47/hr
5.0
Georgina B
Experienced Art tutor
Creative writing Technical EnglishComprehension 7+ 9 +11+13 + Courses in English comprehension; Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling & Creative Writing English Exam and Scholarship Preparation courses available this October half term 2025 and throughout the academic year. My approaches to tutoring Allowing regular and timely practice:Adequate preparation time plays a unique role in 7 - 13 plus preparation. Planning regular well paced lessons, beginning with the teaching of foundational core skills and fostering deeper learning,is far better for your child. By planning and investing in time, with regular...
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£44/hr
5.0
Sarah S
Enthusiastic experienced fully qualified Art Teacher.
I tutor students from Yr6 upwards and online only.Experienced Head of Department and teacher for over 22 years. I have taught at various levels, Key Stages, GCSE, B-Tec, A Level, Level 1, 2 and 3, QTS and age ranges including adults. I have taught in Middle and Secondary schools to students from many different backgrounds (including children in care), differentiated for a range of abilities and special needs. Experience of one to one Maths tuition up to GCSE with different specifications, Foundation and Higher for over 6 years.I have been doing one to one tuition for a number of years now with...
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£25/hr
4.2
Hypatia A
Energetic Art tutor
I am based in Lincoln with along term professional career in archaeological sciences andpractical teaching experience at primary and secondary levels;I have a detailed grounding in the history and development of scientific knowledge and offer patient and comprehensive tutoring in the Sciences, History,Geography, Maths and related subjects, to whichever level is appropriate to the needs of the student.I offer a flexible approach with subject content adjusted to relate to the student's preffered interests, with the aim of encouraging the development of critical thinking skills that can be applied...
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£42/hr
5.0
Megan G
Enthusiastic, bubbly tutor expert in Art and English!
I am enthusiastic and I always want what is best for you. I will listen to your concerns, your strengths and areas of improvement andadapt my sessions to build on these. Each of my sessions will focus on one of your areas that you want to develop and we will work through problems in order to build confidence for you to complete them independently. I strongly believe that the fundamentals of progression come from making small steps of progress. I will use resources within my sessions in order to support the child’s understanding. At university, I studied primary education and I am now a fully q...
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£25/hr
4.7
Ria K
Learn English & Maths with Patience and Fun!🌸 Art
Hi, I’m Ria 👋 I’m a friendly, patient, and passionate tutor who loves helping beginners grow in English and Maths. Over the past year, I’ve been tutoring online, guiding students step by step, and making sure lessons are fun, engaging, and easy to follow. I’m all about building confidence and enjoyment in learning, so every student feels supported and motivated.I have a Level 3 qualification, a Safeguarding certificate, and hands-on tutoring experience. I can assist in understanding the UK curriculum at Primary and KS3 levels and focus on helping students build strong foundations in literacy a...
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£54/hr
4.8
Louise F
Inspiring Art tutor
Hi, I'm Louise and I'm a fully qualified Art Teacher ready to help you achieve great things!My Qualifications: - Enhanced DBS check - I have taught at 20 Secondary and Primary schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Suffolk. - PGCE with QTS in Secondary Art & Design from The University of Bedfordshire. - 1st Class Bachelors Degree with Honours in Fine Art from the Cambridge School of Art. - Diploma in Fine Art from Bedford College.Certifications:- Safeguarding children in Education level 2 - Guide to the GPDR level 2 - FGM level 2 - E-safety level 2 - Customer service level 2 - ETA contact...
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Tanja P
My daughter 11 years old enjoyed having lessons with Tanja. Classes were planned taking into account the interests of the child, the teacher explained everything clearly during the lesson and also gave recommendations on the necessary materials.
Iuliia C
9th Mar 2026
Catherine D
Catherine is an incredible art teacher and a very pleasant person. She is amazingly talented and inspiring, and she has so much to teach both children and adults. Thank you so much for helping my daughter improve in art and truly enjoy the process.
Yulia K
5th Jan 2026
Ashley M
My daughter really benefited from Ashley’s help with her Art GCSE coursework. We will definitely book Ashley again.
Sonia M
19th Oct 2025
Devya K
she a very helpful and thanks to her I was able to improve a lot faster than working on my own
Ayman D
4th May 2025
Elena B
I’ve done several art lessons with Elena and the have been really fantastic. I’m a mature student studying an alevel equivalent course and all these lessons have helped me understand art techniques and try them myself
opeyemi A
20th Jan 2025
Candice W
What a great and talented teacher! Candance helped to prepper my 12 years daughter portfolio for her art scholarship. Great knowledge of art! Great approach to teach my daughter. She shared a lot of great things and tips and my daughter learned a lot from her.
Very well planned, organised, informative and supportive. Thank you so much.
Ola O
16th Nov 2024
Anne C
Ann has been an incredible help in supporting my daughter in her A Level portfolios. She is engaging and encouraging in her approach, gives very clear instructions and is extremely knowledgeable about the exam board’s requirements. Ann is very personable and flexible with her time, happily discussing ideas to improve my daughter’s art portfolios. An excellent art teacher, I would not hesitate to recommend Ann as an A Level Art tutor.
Emma M
14th Nov 2024
Esther R
Esther is a wonderful art tutor. She is patient and kind but takes my daughter’s sessions in so many different, creative directions. She’s opened up my daughter’s mind to different techniques and styles and each session is something she looks forward to. I would recommend Esther 100%.
buzzy R
14th Oct 2024
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Absolutely. Many of our Art tutors are specialists in portfolio preparation. They can provide expert guidance on selecting your child's best work, developing new pieces to fill any gaps, and presenting it all professionally to meet the university's specific entry requirements.