ART CLASSES FOR CHILDREN
Upcoming Show
18
November
Irina Taneva Iri IR and her students invite you to join us for an exciting and vibrant art extravaganza at the Colourful Voyage – Second Annual Art Exhibition! Immerse yourself in a world of creativity and imagination as we showcase the incredible works of talented artists which age range from 4 to 74 years.
Over 100 drawings and paintings in different mediums and themes are on display and are waiting for their new home. Here you will find original paintings for your home and office, or colourful gifts for your family, friends, colleagues and business partners. Take a tour through the art space and see paintings of nature, animals, still life compositions, human faces and figures, on themes like favourite places, games and friendship.
Irina Taneva Iri IR is an internationally renowned artist, art teacher and art parties organiser, currently living and working from her studio in Kingston upon Thames. Irina, Master of Art, BA (hons) in Teaching art and BA (hons) in Fashion design, has studied in UAL, Central Saint Martins, London, and in the National Academy of Arts, Sofia. Her works are collectable and can be found worldwide in museums and private collections.
The artist’s favourite medium is oil on canvas because of the slow drying process that allows her to create layers of paint. This adds to her understanding and expression of the complexity of our feelings, emotions and reactions. Irina’s paintings are bold and textured as she paints more often with palette knives rather than brushes.
She influenced many people to follow in her footsteps and continues to do this through her other passion of teaching others. At the exhibition you will see some of the best artworks of her students from the last months.
ART CLASS
Age 5 to 8- 12 lessons x 1 hrs
- all materials provided
- small group of 10 students
- with professional artist and art teacher
- drawing and painting with variety of materials
- different theme each week
- every Friday from 4.00pm to 5.00pm at the artist’s studio
- every Saturday from 9.00 am to 10.00 am at the Southborough High School, Surbiton, KT6 5AS
- Places are allocated on a first come, first served basis until the limited capacity of 10 in a group is reached.
- Please email art@irinataneva.com your child’s name, age and preferred day to check availability before you book.
TRIAL ART CLASS
Age 5 to 8- 1 Trial lesson, 1 hrs
- book here
SIBLING'S TRIAL ART CLASS
Age 5 TO 8- 1 Sibling’s trial lesson, 1 hrs
- book here
ART CLASS
Age 9 to 16- 12 lessons x 1.5 hrs
- all materials provided
- small group of 10 students
- with professional artist and art teacher
- drawing and painting with variety of materials
- different theme each week
- every Saturday from 11.00 am to 12.30 am at the artist’s studio
- GCSE dedicated class every Friday from 5.15 pm to 6.45 pm at the artist’s studio
- Places are allocated on a first come, first served basis until the limited capacity of 10 in a group is reached.
- Please email art@irinataneva.com your child’s name, age and preferred day to check availability before you book.
TRIAL ART CLASS
Age 9 to 16- 1 Trial lesson, 1.5 hrs
- book here
SIBLING'S TRIAL CLASS
Age 9 to 16- 1 Sibling’s trial lesson, 1.5 hrs
- book here
HALF TERM WORKSHOPS
Age 5 to 81 hrs Workshop
9.30 am to 10.30 am
- all materials provided
- small group of 10 students
- in artist’s studio
Dates in December: 19,22, 28, 29
please email art@irinataneva.com to check availability before you book
HALF TERM WORKSHOPS
Age 7 to 16- 2 hrs Workshop
- 10.45 am to 12.45 pm
- all materials provided
- small group of 10 students
- in artist’s studio
- Dates in December: 19, 22, 28, 29
- please email art@irinataneva.com to check availability before you book
ART PARTY
Private Celebrations- Great for Birthday, Name day and other private celebrations, or as a weekly group class with siblings and friends.
- at artist’s studio or at your place
- painting on canvas
- all materials for painting and aprons are provided
- theme for painting by your choice
- guests takes home their artwork in an eco-bag, so no need for extra gift bags.
- No age restrictions on the artists
- Minimum 10 guests. For each subsequent guest £20. Maximum 20 guests.
- Duration of the party: 2 hours
- Please email art@irinataneva.com to check availability and to make a booking. Bookings are accepted only after full payment.
PRIVATE ART LESSON
Age 3 to 103- private one-to-one lessons
- focus on helping with individual creative process and student’s interests
- some materials provided
- great for GCSE and A-Level portfolio preparation
- If you need any specific knowledge or want to develop the artistic skills of yourself or your child, please e-mail art@irinataneva.com
Why book art lessons with Irina?
- Rare opportunity to take lessons from a professional artist with more than 15 years’ experience, who’s artworks can be found in museums and private collections in UK, USA, Belgium, France, Germany, Bulgaria, Spain, Greece, Macedonia.
- Master’s level qualified artist with Pedagogy in Teaching Art Degree.
- Qalified Teacher Status, DBS
- Educational and fun art lessons, concentrated on developing creative and technical skills.
- Non-judgemental and inspiring atmosphere for students of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds.
- All materials are provided and all artworks are taken home by the students after the class.
- Art improves concentration, fine motor skills, self-esteem and aesthetic understanding.
link to a video of the 2022 exhibition
Irina’s classes are described as “so much fun” by my 11 years old son. He loves art but lacked confidence in his freehand drawing ability. Irina is patient and caring and takes the time to get to know the individual needs of the child. Each week my son brings home artwork that he is proud to have created.
Irina is also knowledgeable and very approachable and we have been able to ask advice about purchasing various art equipment. Thank you Irina for your kindness and support.
My little one (6) joined October half term Art classes for a week and she absolutely enjoyed her art lessons with Irina. Lucia said the art teacher is very nice and kind. She is looking forward to join next holiday lessons if available. The last day exhibition was amazing! All the paintings that Lucia drew during the sessions are all up on her room wall.
Irina has been teaching our son (9 ) for a few months now, thanks to her he is much more interested in art. He has already learned some new techniques with her and has become more confident. He has produced several new paintings which he is proud of, and his teachers at school have been very impressed!
Irina is very patient and knows how to teach art in an interesting and engaging way. Would recommend her to anybody wanting to learn some new techniques, for themselves or for a child.
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My daughter had an amazing time and she can’t wait to go back to learn something new! Professional and all resources included.
My daughter Olivia (6) attended February half term classes and she absolutely enjoyed it. Irina is very patient and great with children and Olivia can’t wait to return for another artistic workshop. Thank you Irina!
My daughter was attending art classes in half term and she is enjoying it a lot! Irina is very nice and caring. Thank you!
Very knowledgeable, good teacher who takes time to explane techniques.
She was kind and patient, which helped my child to settle in and enjoy his art class. He was very proud of his picture.
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