My Approach
Working with kids and with adults requires two completely different approaches. Therefore, I'd like to say something on each of them.
Art Classes for Children: Art Classes for Adults
The role of parents
Although I work with a tutee 1:1, I always strongly encourage parents to participate in the lesson, so they could see and recognise the progress each time. Moreover, between the sessions they can further encourage the tutee to apply what they will have learnt last time
Curriculum
Importantly, I have a specifically designed curriculum (painting, drawing and other medias) which can be tailored according to the individual needs. Parents are welcome to have a complete review of the Curriculum upon arrival to the first lesson
Rapport
The key things in working with children are patience and positive attitude. Kids learn very intuitively, however, a good rapport with a teacher is crucial. By using some simple tools, tutees get motivated and encouraged to achieve their best. The other, also very important component is a responsible tutee's approach to work itself
Lessons
The younger the kid, the shorter is the period they can concentrate. The typical lesson is 60 minutes up to 90 minutes
Language
I can teach in English, Russian or Lithuanian
Fees
£ 40 per lesson
Location
I tend to deliver lessons in my studio based in St Margarets, Richmond, however, under exceptional circumstances, I do commute to tutee's home
Adult learning
Although the subject is the same, this type of tuition is based adult-to-adult relationship, individual motivation, clarity of expectations, mutual respect and recognition
Subjects
Drawing, painting, set, stage design, storyboarding, iconography, illustration, bronze casting, modelling, and working with metal, wax welding, finishing, patination and instaliation
Lessons
The typical lesson is 90 minutes up to 120 minutes depending on the piece of art we'd be working on
Language
I can teach in English, Russian or Lithuanian
Fees
£ 40-50 per lesson
Location
I tend to deliver lessons in my studio based in St Margarets, Richmond, however, under exceptional circumstances, I do commute to tutee's home
Upcoming Course http://www.psta.org.uk/publicprogramme/_129/
Christian Relief Icon: Modelling and Casting an Icon
The course will be focused on half-figure modelling in relief.
Participants will be taken through the techniques of the modelling of an icon, mould making, casting the final piece in plaster and colouring.
Tutor biography
Aleksandras Aleksejevas is an established bronze sculptor and bronze iconographer. His artworks are in many private collections and museums in various countries. He is Associate Member of The Royal British Society of Sculptors and member of British Association of Iconographers. Currently he is undertaking doctoral studies in the art of contemporary bronze relief icon at the School.
Booking information
Adults: £ 280.00 Concessions: £ 224.00 Members: £ 252.00Thursday evenings
18:30 - 21:00
Tutor: Aleksandras Aleksejevas
Suitable for all levels including beginners
Concessionary rate is available for students and pensioners