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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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£54/hr
5.0
Georgina B
Art Specialist 7+, 9+, 11+ & 13+ English Entrance
Creative writing Technical EnglishComprehension 7+ 9 +11+13 + Courses in English comprehension; Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling & Creative Writing English Exam and Scholarship Preparation courses available 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 practise, your child will feel...
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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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£50/hr
5.0
Mike M
Friendly and Supportive Tutor in Art
Tutoring: Online Only QTS/PGCE CertifiedFor the past seven years, I have been dedicated to helping GCSE students excel in Maths, Science, and Art through online tutoring. My approach is tailored to each student's needs, ensuring they stay on track with school lessons while addressing specific challenges.I specialise in guiding Year 10 and 11 students through the GCSE syllabus. We focus on mastering past papers and turning tricky topics into areas of expertise. My goal is to help your child gain confidence and excel in their exams. I hold A Levels in Mathematics and Physics, GCSEs in Maths, Science,...
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£31/hr
5.0
Claire R
Experienced Primary Art Teacher/tutor
Having been a Qualified Primary Teacher for over26 years, I have vast experience preparing resources and delivering lessons to different ages, cohorts, and needs. Also working as a primary and adult-level Art and English tutor,I have experience working 1:1 and in small groups, to either coach for exams or build confidence in a particular academic area, including University entrance exams/interviews.I have also had some recent experience teaching 11+ creative writing and spelling/vocabulary exam preparation.Having taught ESL/phonics/reading/writing online to Chinese children and tutored Math, Science...
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£32/hr
5.0
Michael G
Patient Art tutor
I've been a primary school teacher for 15 years and have expertise in English, grammar and reading. I have also tutored maths on a one-to-one basis at primary level. Furthermore, I have marked the SATS for the previous ten years and possess a strong knowledge of subject matter in relation to the core subjects. I am a passionate professional, who can make a difference on a one-to-one basis.Essentially, my background is English: I undertook an undergraduate degree in English and then a Postgraduate degree in Creative Writing. I qualified as a teacher in 2011, after completing a Primary PGCE and have...
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£24/hr
4.3
Gary L
Art Tutor - Fun, enthusiastic lessons
Hello Combined, over the last 30 years, I have been a Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher, Head of Department, School Governor, Class Teacher and now a Private Tutor. I am sure I can help your child improve with their studies.I feel it is very important to make all my lessons as fun and as interesting as possible for my pupils. I have a particular strength in supporting children who has 'fallen behind' in their school work. I have worked with children from 4 years of age and adults alike.Most of my recent experience has been in GCSE maths, although I also spend a lot of time tutoring EYFS, and preparing...
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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. Online tutoring means your child in Derby isn't limited to local options. They can connect with specialist Art tutors from across the UK who have specific expertise in GCSE, A-Level, or portfolio development, all from the comfort of your own home.