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Practising artist and illustrator: I can help you improve your drawing and your drawing confidence!
Online lessons only.
£40/hr
Sarah Fountain
Online
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectDrawing

Practising artist and illustrator: I can help you improve your drawing and your drawing confidence! Online lessons only.

I am a practising children's book illustrator, writer, designer and artist. I will teach you by first breaking down how you think about dra...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectDrawing

Practising artist and illustrator: I can help you improve your drawing and your drawing confidence! Online lessons only.

I am a practising children's book illustrator, writer, designer and artist. I will teach you by first breaking down how you think about dra...
£10/hr
Asmaa Muhammad
Online
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectDrawing

I'm very passionate about art and I'd really love to transfer this to the kids so they could appreciate the beauty around them.

I've worked for kids and with kids my whole life as a volunteer in a community center to teach kids design and later in an E-learning compa...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectDrawing

I'm very passionate about art and I'd really love to transfer this to the kids so they could appreciate the beauty around them.

I've worked for kids and with kids my whole life as a volunteer in a community center to teach kids design and later in an E-learning compa...
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£45/hr
Jasper
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CountyLondon
SubjectDrawing

Professional artist/teacher in art, drawing, painting and art theory

Teaching formal art elements, provide demonstrations and exemplars and assign art exercises with success criteria and one to one support to...
CountyLondon
SubjectDrawing

Professional artist/teacher in art, drawing, painting and art theory

Teaching formal art elements, provide demonstrations and exemplars and assign art exercises with success criteria and one to one support to...
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I would describe myself as energetic, positive, and highly attentive to the needs of my students. I pride myself on being positive
£50/hr
Damahn
Online
CountyCroydon (London), Anerley, El...
SubjectDrawing

I would describe myself as energetic, positive, and highly attentive to the needs of my students. I pride myself on being positive

My lessons are designed to support both beginners and those looking to refine their existing artistic approach. I strongly believe that the...
CountyCroydon (London), Anerley, El...
SubjectDrawing

I would describe myself as energetic, positive, and highly attentive to the needs of my students. I pride myself on being positive

My lessons are designed to support both beginners and those looking to refine their existing artistic approach. I strongly believe that the...
Drawing tutor for children, teens and adults in London and online. Fine art background in observational drawing and portraiture.
£28/hr
Cristina
Online
CountyLondon
SubjectDrawing

Drawing tutor for children, teens and adults in London and online. Fine art background in observational drawing and portraiture.

I am a multidisciplinary artist and experienced workshop facilitator specialising in observational drawing, portraiture and foundational ar...
CountyLondon
SubjectDrawing

Drawing tutor for children, teens and adults in London and online. Fine art background in observational drawing and portraiture.

I am a multidisciplinary artist and experienced workshop facilitator specialising in observational drawing, portraiture and foundational ar...
£20/hr
Emmanuel
Online
CountyLondon
SubjectDrawing

I am a specialist in nature and architecture paintings.

I teach watercolours, acrylics and oil painting. If possible we work in my garden, which is probably the nicest one in my area... Impressio...
CountyLondon
SubjectDrawing

I am a specialist in nature and architecture paintings.

I teach watercolours, acrylics and oil painting. If possible we work in my garden, which is probably the nicest one in my area... Impressio...
I teach drawing and painting to all skill levels.
£50/hr
Christopher
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectDrawing

I teach drawing and painting to all skill levels.

I am a prolific artist who has exhibited globally, with vast experience and skills, 1-1 video tutorials are offered that will help you deve...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectDrawing

I teach drawing and painting to all skill levels.

I am a prolific artist who has exhibited globally, with vast experience and skills, 1-1 video tutorials are offered that will help you deve...
Patient, approachable and creative. Supporting students to be creative and develop practical knowledge and skills.
£25/hr
Sourav Sumeda
CountyLondon
SubjectDrawing

Patient, approachable and creative. Supporting students to be creative and develop practical knowledge and skills.

I will teach art by breaking techniques into simple steps, using demonstrations and guided practice. I adapt to each student’s level, encou...
CountyLondon
SubjectDrawing

Patient, approachable and creative. Supporting students to be creative and develop practical knowledge and skills.

I will teach art by breaking techniques into simple steps, using demonstrations and guided practice. I adapt to each student’s level, encou...
A calm, creative, and empathetic art teacher who values each student’s individuality.
£17/hr
Natalja
CountyAberdeen
SubjectDrawing

A calm, creative, and empathetic art teacher who values each student’s individuality.

I would describe myself as a calm, creative, and empathetic art teacher who values each student’s individuality. I aim to create a supporti...
CountyAberdeen
SubjectDrawing

A calm, creative, and empathetic art teacher who values each student’s individuality.

I would describe myself as a calm, creative, and empathetic art teacher who values each student’s individuality. I aim to create a supporti...
I give affordable private English Lessons for: Drawing, Watercolours, Painting, Photography, Art History, Graphic Design, Illustration
£50/hr
First class free
5.0(2 Reviews)
Sophia-Cristina
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Everyone starts learning drawing somewhere, You can start here
£10/hr
Irina
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectDrawing

Everyone starts learning drawing somewhere, You can start here

I'm passionate about learning to draw, and am passionate about certain styles such as Anime, however am not only limited to that, and I kno...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectDrawing

Everyone starts learning drawing somewhere, You can start here

I'm passionate about learning to draw, and am passionate about certain styles such as Anime, however am not only limited to that, and I kno...
Learn from a trained industry artist in 1:1 mentoring! For-fun or for growing pros
£35/hr
First class free
Gwen
CountyCanning Town
SubjectDrawing

Learn from a trained industry artist in 1:1 mentoring! For-fun or for growing pros

Hello! I have 10 years of teaching experience. I recently started holding private classes online and in person in London, where I live, and...
CountyCanning Town
SubjectDrawing

Learn from a trained industry artist in 1:1 mentoring! For-fun or for growing pros

Hello! I have 10 years of teaching experience. I recently started holding private classes online and in person in London, where I live, and...
Drawing tutor teaching traditional art-school methods (beginners to advanced)
£23/hr
First class free
Salomi Abdou
CountyBrighton
SubjectDrawing

Drawing tutor teaching traditional art-school methods (beginners to advanced)

Hi! I’m Sally , a multidisciplinary artist, illustrator and designer based in the UK, with a Fine Art background and years of professional...
CountyBrighton
SubjectDrawing

Drawing tutor teaching traditional art-school methods (beginners to advanced)

Hi! I’m Sally , a multidisciplinary artist, illustrator and designer based in the UK, with a Fine Art background and years of professional...
Illustration, drawing and draftsmanship tutor offering in-person and online lessons.
£13/hr
Gabby
CountyBristol
SubjectDrawing: Illustrator

Illustration, drawing and draftsmanship tutor offering in-person and online lessons.

Ever wanted to find your style and voice in the world of graphic storytelling? I will provide a structured space, prompts and tailored tu...
CountyBristol
SubjectDrawing: Illustrator

Illustration, drawing and draftsmanship tutor offering in-person and online lessons.

Ever wanted to find your style and voice in the world of graphic storytelling? I will provide a structured space, prompts and tailored tu...
I teach drawing to adults wishing to improve their current skills.
£30/hr
Elizabeth
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectDrawing

I teach drawing to adults wishing to improve their current skills.

I am passionate about drawing and love to share my skills and experience with others. I enjoy helping people explore and develop their own...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectDrawing

I teach drawing to adults wishing to improve their current skills.

I am passionate about drawing and love to share my skills and experience with others. I enjoy helping people explore and develop their own...
Do you want to learn how to draw, design and illustrate? Do you want to build a portfolio for school or work?
£25/hr
First class free
Grimesz Lockwood
CountyRedcar
SubjectDrawing

Do you want to learn how to draw, design and illustrate? Do you want to build a portfolio for school or work?

Illustration, Cartoons, Comics, Art & Design and Drawing Tutor speicalising in Character Design, Large scale mural painting and stroytellin...
CountyRedcar
SubjectDrawing

Do you want to learn how to draw, design and illustrate? Do you want to build a portfolio for school or work?

Illustration, Cartoons, Comics, Art & Design and Drawing Tutor speicalising in Character Design, Large scale mural painting and stroytellin...
I teach affordable private drawing classes
£20/hr
First class free
5.0(2 Reviews)
Barnaby
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CountyNorwich, Earlham, Lakenham, O...
SubjectDrawing

I teach affordable private drawing classes

I teach personalised private drawing classes to a wide variety of levels. Whether you are already capable in Art or you are a complete begi...
CountyNorwich, Earlham, Lakenham, O...
SubjectDrawing

I teach affordable private drawing classes

I teach personalised private drawing classes to a wide variety of levels. Whether you are already capable in Art or you are a complete begi...
DBS checkDBS check
Are you trying to get into an Art Degree Course? Are you not sure how to build a portfolio? I can help you do this!
£25/hr
Edith Reyntiens
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectDrawing

Are you trying to get into an Art Degree Course? Are you not sure how to build a portfolio? I can help you do this!

I have taught art and design for 40 years in various different situations. I can address the needs of digital art degrees as well as tradit...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectDrawing

Are you trying to get into an Art Degree Course? Are you not sure how to build a portfolio? I can help you do this!

I have taught art and design for 40 years in various different situations. I can address the needs of digital art degrees as well as tradit...
Pupils who need to develop their art skills
£30/hr
Rebecca
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectDrawing

Pupils who need to develop their art skills

I am a skilled teacher and multimedia artist that can help you to achieve personal art goals. This may be KS3,4 or primary age ranges.
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectDrawing

Pupils who need to develop their art skills

I am a skilled teacher and multimedia artist that can help you to achieve personal art goals. This may be KS3,4 or primary age ranges.
£30/hr
First class free
Nahid
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectDrawing

Tailored to your needs and wants, I'll design lessons and 1-1

Worked on award winning, animated short films and several music videos. My drawing experience stemming from academic learning esteemed in A...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectDrawing

Tailored to your needs and wants, I'll design lessons and 1-1

Worked on award winning, animated short films and several music videos. My drawing experience stemming from academic learning esteemed in A...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

👨‍🏫 How do I find a drawing tutor near me?

Drawing classes are very popular all over the UK. Thousands of children, teenagers and undergraduates are looking for a drawing tutor to improve their technique. Simply put, drawing is an art form that you can do from anywhere. That's why it has so many fans.

On FindTutors, you can find online drawing lessons, drawing lessons at home or drawing tutors who offer workshops and courses in their studios. Which do you prefer? Make sure you check your filters and find your ideal tutor.

🚸 How can I find drawing classes for children?

At FindTutors, we have a large selection of drawing tutors for children. To find them, all you have to do is select the filter of drawing classes for children and select the modality you want. Drawing classes for children are very beneficial, as it helps them to express themselves and is a very stimulating activity for them.

✏️ What material is needed for the drawing classes?

Typical materials for learning to draw in drawing courses are a pencil - usually an H2 - an eraser and a drawing pencil. Additionally, depending on the style of drawing you are learning, materials such as a pen, black markers of various sizes or charcoal are also requested.

💸 How much do drawing classes cost?

The price of drawing lessons usually varies according to the style, level, experience of the tutor or methodology. You can easily find cheap drawing lessons at around 10 pounds per hour. However, sometimes it is worth paying a little more for higher quality classes.

Find out the average prices for classes

✍️ How to learn to draw from scratch

The key to learning how to draw is nothing but practice. Practice makes perfect. Can't draw faces? Draw 100 and you'll see an improvement. Don't know how to draw hands? Draw 1000 and you will be able to visualise them on paper better than in your mind. With practice and a good drawing and painting tutor, you can learn quickly.

All about drawing classes

Where can I learn to draw?

Drawing is one of the oldest art forms in history and has not yet gone out of fashion, in fact, it has evolved. Learning to draw is a way for both children and adults to express themselves and expand their minds. Through drawing classes you will be able to capture on paper all the imagination you have in a thousand different ways. 

Drawing courses for beginners, drawing workshops for a specific style or drawing classes for higher levels are very abundant in UK. Wherever you are, you will easily find an expert drawing tutor who either offers his or her courses privately or is attached to a drawing and painting tuition centre. Do you know which is the best way to learn drawing? We tell you all the advantages and disadvantages of each type of class: 

  • Private tuition in drawing and painting. There are many illustrators, cartoonists and fine art tutors who offer private tuition in drawing in their spare time. Many of them are active and love to teach their passion. So if you are looking for a drawing tutor at home who is methodical and wise at what they do, private tuition at home is for you. Moreover, with a private drawing tutor, you will be able to practice all the drawing styles you want, as you will be able to choose according to your needs.
  • Drawing schools. The growing demand for drawing courses has led to a large number of drawing schools. Most of them are small workshops with few students, which makes learning easier because the drawing tutor can be there for you more. However, to start a pencil drawing course at a school, you will need to adjust your timetable to that of your school and learn from the courses they offer. 
  • Online drawing courses. After the pandemic, tutors have discovered the modality of online tuition. With them, you can take classes from the comfort of your own home, not be subject to inflexible timetables and be in direct contact with your online drawing tutor for whatever you want.

The drawing and painting classes at FindTutors are divided by characteristics. Each one responds to a series of needs: What level are you? What type of drawing class do you expect? What style of drawing do you want to learn?

Depending on what you enter in the search engine, you will be shown different drawing tutors. The more specific your search, the easier it will be to find your ideal drawing tutor.

  • Drawing classes by age. Private tuition can be organised by age: drawing classes for children, drawing classes for adults, drawing classes for university students or vocational students...
  • Drawing classes at home or online. Private drawing and painting classes can be in person, in a studio or through private tuition at home. Otherwise, you always have the option of contacting online drawing tutors to teach you virtually.

On the other hand, you will be able to choose your ideal tutor according to the speciality you want to learn, in case you are interested in a specific one. The most popular are:

  • Do you want to learn how to draw with photoshop or procreate? You can contact digital drawing tutors and they will explain you all the commands, the best brushes and how to use your graphic tablet.
  • Comic book classes and/or manga classes. Both comics and manga are the main forms of drawing style for beginners and experts. Character creation is perfect for people who have a lot of imagination and a lot of desire to create things - contact manga or comic tutors and put all your ideas on paper!
  • Illustration classes. Another type of drawing class is an illustration class. Learning how to use programs like Illustrator, After Effects or InDesign is key if you want to become an illustrator and design the best posters, for example. 

Additionally, you can contact an artistic drawing tutor or a hyperrealistic drawing tutor by comparing tutors' profiles. They give you a lot of information about their methodology and the style they teach.

In the search engine you can also filter by your location. That way you can find drawing lessons near you and find many drawing tutors in various cities. The most popular are drawing classes in London, drawing classes in Birmingham, drawing classes in Liverpool or drawing classes in Manchester.

4 benefits of drawing classes for children

Drawing classes for children have many advantages. If you still don't know whether to start looking for "drawing classes for children near me" or not, we tell you all the benefits of learning to draw as a child.

  • Improves communication with parents and adults. Many children find ways to express themselves through drawing and then show it to parents, tutors or relatives. 
  • Boost creativity. Imagination runs wild in children's heads, so what better way to unleash it than by enrolling them in drawing classes? 
  • It perfects psychomotor skills. One of the great benefits of drawing for children is that it improves their grip, their synchronisation and also helps them to improve the psychomotor skills of their hands.
  • It promotes relaxation. Drawing is a moment of relaxation for many children. Of course, it cannot be generalised to all children and many do not like it, but perhaps your child or your pupils love to have that moment of silence and to share their work with their classmates and express their opinions.