Arts & Crafts/ Illustration & Character Design / Portfolio Design for High School & College Admissions

From 26.15 € /h

Arts & Crafts
This class teaches basic techniques while developing creativity, self-experience, and fine motor skills. We will create art projects using everyday objects while learning about shapes and color. This class is ideal for young kids who love to create!

Illustration & Character Design for Kids and Teens
This class combines illustration basics and designing original characters. Students will learn foundational drawings, brainstorming, storytelling, and posing. No experience needed- just a passion to create!

Portfolio Design for High School & College Admissions
We will focus on building a well-rounded and strong portfolio that represents your voice. Students will receive feedback tailored to their goals, revisit old pieces, and develop new ones. We will also conduct research and meet requirement for programs of students' choice. Perfect for student applying to graphic design, illustration, and fine art.

Extra information

Arts & Crafts
- Crayons
- Colored Pencils
- Markers
- Construction Paper
- Scissors
- Glue Sticks

Illustration
- Sketchbook/paper
- Mechanical or No. 2 pencil
- Pens
- Colored Pencils
- Software: Procreate, Adobe Fresco (optional)

Intro to Character Design
- Sketchbook/paper
- Mechanical or No. 2 pencil
- Pens
- Colored pencils
- Software: Procreate, Adobe Fresco (optional)

Portfolio Design for High School & College Admissions
- Sketchbook
- Samples of your work
- Laptop (required)
- USB Stick/External Hard Drive

Location

Online from United States

About Me

I am a graphic designer and illustrator based in Mississippi. From cartoons to advertising, my passion for design continues to grow stronger by the day. My work involves writing and designing characters, poster design, and illustrations. I enjoy animation, fashion, and collecting books.

Education

2023-2025 BFA in Graphic Design, Delta State University, Cleveland, MS
2021-2023 AA in Graphic Design, Itawamba Community College, Fulton, MS

Experience / Qualifications

Alongside my degree, I have been a tutor for at least two years and have a great understanding of how students adapt to different teaching methods. Also, I am passionate about design and how it bridges connections between the artist and their clients.

Age

Preschool children (4-6 years old)

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Skills

Arts and crafts

Illustration

Graphic design

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -05:00)

New York

Online via webcam

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

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Sun

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08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

Gaëlle

5.0

(3)

Most kids think coding is for "smart kids" or "future programmers."
It's not. Coding is how real people solve real problems.
In this class, we skip the theory. Your child creates real things.

What they'll do:
✓ Build real projects in Scratch: a working game, an interactive animation, a story they coded
✓ Program virtual robots: solve real-world challenges (navigate a maze, automate a task, build a system)
✓ Create in Minecraft Education: design worlds, automate constructions, solve logic problems
✓ Experiment with different languages: not just learn "the right way," but understand that there are many ways to think about a problem
✓ Collaborate and share: work with other kids, get feedback, improve their work
✓ Develop logical thinking: not just for coding, but for anything: solving math problems, science challenges, real-world situations

Why this is different:
We don't teach syntax. We teach how programmers think.
Most children's coding courses say "here's the code, copy it." We teach "what problem are we trying to solve? How could we break it into steps? What options do we have?"
When your child learns to think like a programmer, they can learn any language afterward.

What they take home:
A portfolio of 3–4 completed, working projects. The ability to say "I built this." And the deep understanding that code is a tool to make real things happen.

Format: Online or Barcelona | 60–90 min sessions | Flexible pace, no prior experience needed
For curious 8-12 year olds who want to build.

Katarzyna

5.0

(3)

Egg tempera is one of the most ancient historical art painting technique. It preserved as a main technique to paint orthodox religious icons. It is possible to learn it and paint your own icon. I have 12 years of practice teaching people how to do it. We work together step by step to understand the technique, the way to prepare wooden panel to paint an icon and the techniques of making a good project to make the icon fit to the board. We also learn how to make gold leaf layer on the halos. Your icon will be a real, crafted icon.

Aseel

5.0

(3)

Learn to crochet from scratch
Learn in a very very easy way
A piece of crochet will be carried out for each stake
Very fun way to learn to crochet
Very easy to use and not expensive tools
Use very simple methods
repeat action
Practical application continuously in the class of the student
Nice and light share

Lobna

5.0

(3)

In the era of artificial intelligence, it has become necessary to learn professional design programs to become a professional designer who cannot replace you

This is what I offer you in this

I am Lubna. I work in the field of graphic design and have work experience of more than 5 years. I have trained and held seminars on design.
However, I am studying marketing for online business students

I worked with companies, individuals, and clients

My motto is “Do not design, but find a solution.”

I will provide you with an explanation of all the tools - techniques - and applications to actual projects - and answers to all your questions.....

You will have a graduation project at the end of the lectures, and this will be your success in mastering the program

Explanation in Arabic

Let's defeat aı and be professional designers

Shahrukh

5.0

(3)

Currently Design Lead at the National Trust and hold 10 years of design leadership experience for leading global brands such as Manchester United, Liverpool FC, New Balance, Footasylum, Asda, and Hugo Boss, I bring real-world industry knowledge to every session. My tutoring focuses on helping you develop both your creative thinking and technical design skills using industry-standard tools like Adobe Creative Suite. Whether you’re a beginner looking to understand design fundamentals or a developing designer aiming to refine your portfolio, I tailor each session to your goals. Together, we’ll explore areas such as branding, layout, typography, and digital design, giving you the confidence to create work that’s both visually striking and strategically effective.

Vamreala

5.0

(3)

In this 1-hour class, you’ll learn how to color and shade your drawings like a pro! Perfect for beginners, I’ll guide you step-by-step and give personalized feedback on your artwork.

What you will learn:
1. How to choose and apply colors effectively
2. Techniques for flat coloring and creating smooth fills
3. Understanding light and shadow to add depth
4. Creating highlights and textures to make your art pop
5. Practical tips for shading characters, objects, and scenes

What you will get:

1. Step-by-step guidance during the lesson
2. Personalized feedback on your artwork
3. Techniques you can immediately apply to your own projects
4. Confidence in using digital tools to create visually appealing art

BONUS: You don’t need expensive software! I mainly teach using Sketchbook App, which is free and beginner-friendly.

By the end of this class, you’ll be able to confidently shade and color your digital drawings, giving them a more professional and polished look.

Morteza

5.0

(3)

Master Figma and modern UI/UX design with a senior product designer (6+ years experience).
My lessons are 100% project-based: you’ll design real mobile apps, landing pages, design systems, prototypes and animations — exactly what companies and clients want today.
Perfect for beginners who want to start from scratch or intermediate designers who want a strong, job-ready portfolio fast.
Every class is recorded, I give unlimited feedback between sessions, and we work together until your portfolio is ready to get you hired or win freelance projects.
Clear English · Screen-sharing · Practical & fast results

Brianna

5.0

(3)

Get ready for creativity, giggles, and a whole lot of colorful mess! I’m starting a super fun arts & crafts class just for kids where imagination runs wild and every project feels like an adventure. We’ll paint, glue, cut, sprinkle glitter, and turn everyday ideas into awesome creations kids will be excited to show off.

This class is all about exploring, trying new things, building confidence, and having FUN while we create. No pressure to be “perfect,” just a welcoming space where little artists can express themselves, make friends, and leave with big smiles (and maybe a little paint on their sleeves 🤭).

Dermot

5.0

(3)

The class will consist of a set of Digital art illustration lessons. Teaching students how to become adapt and creative in digital illustration using Adobe Photoshop for beginners, to intermediate and Advanced learners. You will gain an invaluable experience.

Tara

5.0

(3)

Photoshop is a powerful and creative tool used for photo editing, graphic design, and digital art. This class is designed for students of all ages who want to learn Photoshop in a clear, practical, and engaging way.

You’ll learn how to navigate the Photoshop interface, work with layers, make selections, use masks, retouch images, adjust colors and lighting, and apply creative effects. Lessons are adapted to the student’s age and experience level, making the class suitable for complete beginners as well as those with some prior knowledge.

By the end of the class, students will feel confident using Photoshop for personal projects, school assignments, creative design, or photography enhancement.

Michelle

5.0

(3)

I am calm and patient and help you to focus on foundational skills, including reading a simple pattern, identifying stitch types, joining new yarn, and finishing techniques. Focus can be basic stitches like chain stitch, single and double crochet, joining in new yarn, good tension and even edges.

Anita

5.0

(3)

The program is designed for students interested in concept art, illustration, visual storytelling, and portfolio preparation for art schools, animation/game-related programs, or independent artistic development. It follows a mentorship-based approach, combining artistic foundations, conceptual thinking, and portfolio strategy, adapted to everyone's style, vision and long-term goals.

What's in it?

PART I

1. Artistic & visual language

• Traditional drawing & illustration techniques
• Shape & form study
• Light, color & values
• Composition & visual storytelling

2. World-building & visual thinking

• Environment design (natural & built spaces)
• Props, objects, and visual detail
• Character concepts (anatomy basics, silhouettes, expression)
• Style exploration (realistic, stylized, symbolic, experimental)
• References vs originality: how to build from research without imitation

3. Cognitive & creative process

• Artistic thinking & workflow
• From idea to image
• Documentation & reference gathering
• Moodboards & visual research
• Iteration, selection, refinement
• Knowing when a piece is finished

4. Digital foundations (optional / hybrid)

• Transition from traditional to digital
• 2D digital tools & workflows
• Layer logic, brushes, textures
• Digital painting fundamentals
• Presentation-ready images
• Case studies from professional concept artists & illustrators

This section is optional and may be skipped for students with prior digital experience. In such cases, the focus will be on refining and strengthening what has already been acquired.

IMPORTANT!

All sections in Part I (artistic practice, visual language, world-building, technical and digital foundations) are approached according to the student’s existing level, from beginner to advanced. If foundational skills are already present, these areas will not be repeated mechanically; instead, the focus will shift toward portfolio development, conceptual depth, and refinement of existing work.

PART II

Portfolio development & mentorship

1. Portfolio building

• Defining the student’s artistic direction
• Selecting and developing strong themes
• Creating cohesive series, not isolated images
• Aligning personal style with academic or professional expectations
• Consistent review, feedback, and refinement

2. Application-specific support (where applicable)

• Portfolio selection & sequencing
• Artist statements or motivation letters (with visuals)
• Adapting work to specific institutions or programs
• Understanding evaluation criteria

Noah

5.0

(3)

Being able to use Photoshop opened a whole new world up for me and it can for you too. Ranging from physical design, such as posters, flyers or book covers to digitial design used for social media posts or video thumbnails, Photoshop is an amazing skill to have under your belt.

Having a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design as well as industry experience, I would love to show people secret methods and tools which have allowed me to create the work that I do. If there are any design inspirations you have that you'd like to try and replicate or you just want to create basic designs, I can definitely help.

Savannah

5.0

(3)

Canva is one of the most powerful and beginner-friendly design tools available but most people only scratch the surface. This class is designed to help you confidently create professional, eye-catching designs for social media, branding, and everyday use.

In this class, you’ll learn how to navigate Canva with ease, use templates effectively, choose fonts and color palettes that actually work, and design content that looks polished and intentional. We’ll cover everything from Instagram posts and TikTok covers to flyers, presentations, and personal branding visuals.

Whether you’re a content creator, small business owner, or just want your designs to stop looking “DIY,” this session will give you practical skills you can use.

Zouhair

5.0

(3)

Are you looking to master the tools of interior design from a professional perspective? This class is designed for students, fresh graduates, and professionals who want to move beyond basic software knowledge and learn the "real-world" secrets of the industry.

With over 18 years of experience as an Interior Architect, I don't just teach you which buttons to click; I teach you how to execute professional projects, manage technical constraints, and create stunning visual results.

What you will learn:
AutoCAD: Drafting precise floor plans, sections, and technical details.
3ds Max & V-Ray: Creating photorealistic 3D renders with advanced lighting and texturing.
Photoshop: Post-production techniques to make your designs stand out.
Project Workflow: How to take a project from a simple concept to a professional execution file.

Teaching Approach:
Practice-Oriented: We work on real project examples, not just abstract theories.
Tailored Lessons: Every session is adapted to your specific level and goals.
Efficiency: I focus on the shortcuts and professional habits that will save you hours of work.

Who is this for?
Architecture and Design students.
Professionals looking to upgrade their 3D rendering skills.
Hobbyists who want to start a career in Interior Design.