Bespoke, individual painting tuition for keen amateur artists
Private one-to-one tuition offers a fully tailored painting experience on the Isle of Tiree, designed for keen amateur artists who want focused guidance, flexibility, and time to work at their own pace.

These sessions allow you to work closely with the tutor, responding directly to your interests, experience level and artistic goals, whether you are visiting Tiree for a short stay or looking to make significant progress in a concentrated period.

Who this tuition is for
Keen amateur painters seeking individual attention
Artists wanting to work on specific challenges or questions
Visitors to Tiree looking for a personalised creative experience
Artists preparing for or building on a longer course

What the tuition can focus on
Developing a personal response to landscape
Looking closely at light, weather and atmosphere
Simplifying complex scenes
Confidence with mark-making and colour
Moving from outdoor studies to studio work
Discussion, reflection and constructive feedback
Sessions are shaped around your interests rather than a fixed syllabus.

How sessions are structured
Private tuition can take place outdoors, in the studio, or as a combination of both. Sessions are relaxed but purposeful, with demonstrations, discussion and practical painting woven together naturally. You are encouraged to work at a pace that suits you, with time for questions, experimentation and reflection.

Duration & format
Half day (approx. 3 hours) or full day (approx. 6 hours) options available
Single sessions or multiple days by arrangement
Dates arranged to suit availability
Pricing
Half day (3 hours): £220
Full day (6 hours): £395
Multi-day packages available on request

What’s included
All tuition and individual guidance
Studio use where applicable
Support with locations and working approach
Not included: travel, accommodation, meals

Why choose one-to-one tuition on Tiree
Working one-to-one allows for depth, focus and responsiveness that group courses cannot offer. Combined with Tiree’s exceptional light, openness and sense of space, private tuition provides a rare opportunity to concentrate fully on painting and seeing more clearly.

Booking
Private tuition is limited and offered at selected times of year. Early enquiry is recommended, particularly during peak seasons.

A final note
Private tuition is calm, supportive and exploratory rather than prescriptive. It is ideal for artists who value thoughtful guidance, quiet concentration and time to develop their work with care.