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ONE to ONE Painting and Drawing Class

5(25 reviews)
Learn to Stretch and Prepare a Canvas, about: Mediums, Pigments, Mixing and Applying paint, Layers, Brushstrokes, Texture, Light, realism, Abstraction and MORE!
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What happens in this class?

This is a ONE TO ONE painting and drawing class. Learn the basics or improve your skills further!

Come to Learn paint with Acrylics or Oil colour, in a traditional manner like the old masters or in an Abstract form, exploring different techniques and mixed media, the choice is yours!

Classes are of a maximum of 2 people but are most often one to one, this way you can be absolutely certain to receive Cristiano’s full attention and a personal lesson tailored just for you. You are welcome to attend even just one Class and you might be able…

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Things to remember

You’re not required to bring anything with you unless you want to, ALL MATERIALS WILL BE PROVIDED (all the materials that Cristiano offers are high quality for professional Artist use). You're welcome to bring an Apron to wear if you worry to get colour on your clothes ;)

Latest Reviews
5(25 reviews)
Hillarine - 18 January 2022
I would definitely recommend this class with Cristiano. He was very informative, patient and tailored the lesson to suit what I was looking for. I have come away with a few tips too. He was also very friendly and put me at ease immediately.
Mark McCarthy - 26 April 2021
Excited to learn and use these new skills :)
Nigel Palmer - 9 December 2020
Having had the pleasure of a One to one Painting and Drawing lesson with Cristiano Di Martino I can’t stress enough how great it was, Cristiano was a fantastic teacher, as it was my first time actually committing paint onto a canvas we naturally started with the basics. He covered all sorts including mixing the paints, prepping the canvas and painting the initial outline of my picture. I honestly feel like I have learnt so much and feel confident that I can progress sooner rather than later. I will definitely be arranging a second lesson to find out more.
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Age Requirement

14
All students under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Flexible cancellation policy

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Reviews

Hillarine - 18 January 2022
I would definitely recommend this class with Cristiano. He was very informative, patient and tailored the lesson to suit what I was looking for. I have come away with a few tips too. He was also very friendly and put me at ease immediately.
Mark McCarthy - 26 April 2021
Excited to learn and use these new skills :)
Nigel Palmer - 9 December 2020
Having had the pleasure of a One to one Painting and Drawing lesson with Cristiano Di Martino I can’t stress enough how great it was, Cristiano was a fantastic teacher, as it was my first time actually committing paint onto a canvas we naturally started with the basics. He covered all sorts including mixing the paints, prepping the canvas and painting the initial outline of my picture. I honestly feel like I have learnt so much and feel confident that I can progress sooner rather than later. I will definitely be arranging a second lesson to find out more.
Ionela - 25 October 2020
Cristiano is a great teacher. He explained a lot of the methods if working, techniques and styles. Overall the class was great and fun. Would highly recommend!
Estelle - 14 February 2020
Cristiano provided a great introduction to oil painting and was very encouraging - thank you!
Marco - 18 January 2020
Cristiano's lesson was an inspiring experience! He was very knowledgeable ,patient and made me feel at ease. I found the one to one session extremely useful, and I will definitely be back.
Linden - 15 November 2019
Very friendly and helpful teacher with lots of useful tips . Really flexible and patient and I felt I learnt more in an afternoon than I had learnt on any group class . Will be going again !
constanze - 18 September 2019
time flew by in the nice studio of Christiano, amazing how much I could learn about painting and was able to instantly implement the new knowledge on my canvas
Julia - 10 May 2019
This was an excellent 1-1 class and great value for money. Cristiano is patient, gives clear instructions and is adjusts the class to your skill level and objectives. The class is a great introduction and help in finding out whether you would like to continue learning to draw or paint.
Cassie - 30 April 2019
Cristiano’s lesson was amazing. Both my husband and myself came away from it feeling like we had a really good base of knowledge to further our abilities and we both have very differing levels of abilities! Cristiano was so helpful, clear and most importantly friendly. It was an absolute pleasure to spend an afternoon with him and we will most definitely be back for more!
Cassie - 30 April 2019
Cristiano’s lesson was amazing. Both my husband and myself came away from it feeling like we had a really good base of knowledge to further our abilities and we both have very differing levels of abilities! Cristiano was so helpful, clear and most importantly friendly. It was an absolute pleasure to spend an afternoon with him and we will most definitely be back for more!
ka yan alice - 29 April 2019
it is perfect for learning painting with Cristiano, his professional technique and attitude encouraged me to keep trying and I am more confident now
Alice Fong - 26 April 2019
It was a fantastic learning experience with good communication. I have great self-achievement and satisfaction when painting with Cristiano. He can always motivates me to try when I am not confident to draw, also his professional attitude and technique make me so relax and trust myself. One-to-one teaching is perfect for getting a focus learning, so that teacher can tell me what I need to improve directly. The venue is great, comfortable and relaxing. Well equipped.
Brian McFarlane - 15 January 2019
As someone who has never painted before I found the session extremely enjoyable, informative and simple to understand Cristiano is an excellent teacher who explains well, is very patient and immediately puts you at ease. I shall be booking more sessions.
Angela - 27 December 2018
This was such an amazing class. I leant so much in 3 hours. I will definitely go again. Angela
David White - 27 December 2018
Excellent painting tuition, far beyond other classes available in London. Looking forward to the next session.
bibian - 18 November 2018
Im learning a lot, and letting my self explore new thing that i was scared to.
bibian - 15 November 2018
I really liked it. It was my firt experience with oil paint and it turned out to be great.
M. - 14 November 2018
I really loved my class with Cristiano. I attend anoher art class before with diferent teachers and I can say he was the best experience so far. He really put atention to explain me everything very well , and in only 3 hours we manage to make big advances on our painting. I highly recomend him !
Melany - 9 November 2018
I will rate with 10 stars my class with Cristiano if I could . He understood perfectly my idea about what I wanted to learn and he explain really well everything. He’s really patience and professional. He made me feel very confident and comfortable even if is the first time you touch a brush. I can feel he’s really interested about you learn and only in a class I learned A LOT! I can’t wait for my next one.
Yael - 17 October 2018
Cristiano is a fantastic artist and great teacher. I came in nervous and was quickly made to feel at ease. He is very skilled and professional, and the lesson was much enjoyed, I highly recommend Cristiano for anyone who wishes to have a go at painting, no matter what level they’re at.
Bec Blackburn - 15 October 2018
I thoroughly enjoyed my class from start to finish. Cristiano listened to my background and experience, shared and offered options on areas of development and we agreed the session objectives together. I learned core skills on brush strokes, materials, techniques, creating depth, working with oils (which i’d never used before). His teaching method was great, working alongside me so I felt comfortable. I felt a sense of achievement at the end of the session having produced something I was proud of and feel I could replicate in my own time. After the session we talked about options for a follow up session and Cristiano took the time to share a summary of the session via email for guidance, websites/shops for buying my own materials at good prices and quality. Cristiano is clearly an experienced, talented professional artist who I will be booking a follow up session with to continue my learning.
Selin Sarialtin - 4 October 2018
Cristiano is a very generous teacher, with great knowledge of anatomy drawing and Oil painting. He showed me how to properly apply and mix paint, to create different flesh colours for the human form. His lessons are very insightful and inspiring. He makes you feel at ease and creates a great atmosphere for learning in his Studio. It was a wonderful experience being taught by Cristiano. He is very open and friendly. I learned a lot from him, in just a few classes. I would highly recommend his classes to any art student or art enthusiast!!
Flora Naughtie - 4 October 2018
Cristiano is a thoughtful and inspiring teacher. It’s so great to have one-to-one classes and be able to discuss with him what I want to get better at and develop each time. The studio is small but inviting and authentic. He has a great variety of materials to experiment with during the sessions. I’d highly recommend Cristiano’s private classes to everyone I know!
Eliot Sumner - 2 October 2018
Cristiano really brings out the confidence in you when faced with the intimidation of a blank canvas. I enjoy my classes with him and he has inspired me to paint every day. He encourages me to explore my own style. Aside from being a great teacher his professional work is remarkable and has great potential to go very far in the art world. Its an honour to be taught by him.