Home Education Art Tuition
I offer bespoke art tuition for home-educated children and young people, designed to nurture creativity, build confidence, and develop strong practical and visual skills. Sessions are available 1:1 online, or in person locally in West Somerset, with lessons carefully tailored to each learner’s interests, pace, and learning style.
With over 25 years’ teaching experience, professional qualifications, and extensive experience supporting young people, and those with additional needs, I provide a safe, encouraging, and structured learning environment where creativity can flourish.
How Home Education Lessons Work
Home education sessions are flexible and personalised. Lessons can be booked as:
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Regular weekly or fortnightly sessions
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Short blocks focused on a specific project or skill
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Arts Award-focused tuition working towards a qualification
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Creative enrichment sessions alongside other home education studies
Sessions can take place:
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Online (1:1 via Zoom)
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In your home if you’re local to Minehead, West Somerset
Online lessons work particularly well for home-educated learners and allow access from anywhere in the UK.
What Will Students Learn?
Lessons are adapted to suit the learner’s age, experience, and interests, and may include:
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Drawing and observation skills
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Painting: watercolour, acrylic, gouache
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Mixed media and sketchbook practice
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Printmaking and creative processes
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Artist research and visual analysis
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Developing ideas from concept to finished work
For older learners, sessions can also include:
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Portfolio development
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Preparation and submission for Arts Award qualifications
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Building independent working skills and confidence
Arts Award Qualifications
I am a qualified Arts Award Adviser and can support learners working towards:
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Arts Award Discover (and Discover SEND)
Designed for ages 5–9 (Key Stage 1–lower KS2) -
Arts Award Explore (and Explore SEND)
Designed for ages 7–11 (upper KS2) -
Arts Award Bronze (Level 1)
Designed for ages 11–14, open to ages 11–25
Equivalent to GCSE grades 3–1 (D–G) -
Arts Award Silver (Level 2)
Designed for ages 14–16, open to ages 11–25
Equivalent to GCSE grades 9–4 (A–C)
I guide students through the full process, from planning and evidence gathering to final assessment, helping them develop both creative and organisational skills
Who These Sessions Are For
Home education art tuition is suitable for:
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Home-educated children and young people
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Learners who thrive in 1:1 teaching environments
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Students needing a gentler pace or flexible structure
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Young people with SEND or additional learning needs
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Students working towards Arts Award qualifications
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Families looking for creative enrichment alongside core learning
I adapt communication, teaching methods, and session structure to suit each learner.
Safeguarding, Experience & Qualifications
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Enhanced DBS checked
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Qualified Teacher Learning & Skills (QTLS)
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Arts Award Adviser since 2022
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25+ years teaching experience
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15+ years supporting adults with learning difficulties
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Experienced with SEND and Deaf learners
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Online and in-person teaching experience
Parents are always welcome to remain present during sessions.
How to Get Started
To enquire or book, please email:
learn@artwithtricia.com
It’s helpful to include:
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Learner’s age
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Whether sessions will be online or in person
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Any experience with art (none is absolutely fine)
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Whether you’re interested in Arts Award accreditation
I’m always happy to chat through options before you decide.
Lesson Lengths & Pricing
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1:1 home education tuition starts from £35 per hour
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Discounts may be available for regular bookings
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Travel costs may apply for in-person sessions
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Arts Award registration fees are discussed separately, depending on level
Please contact me to discuss your child’s needs and receive a personalised quote based on your requirements.