Private Creative Sessions

One-to-one creative support for children who love to create.

These private creative sessions are designed for children who love art — whether they’re wanting additional tuition in art, home educated, neurodivergent, or simply flourish better outside a traditional classroom setting. Each session takes place in my working studio (or in certain circumstances, your home) and is tailored entirely to the child, allowing them to explore materials, ideas and techniques at their own pace, in a calm, supportive environment.

This is not about ticking curriculum boxes or producing perfect outcomes. It’s about nurturing confidence, curiosity and creative expression.

  • "Gemma's inspirational and thought provoking tutorial captivated and held the attention of our ten year old from start to finish."

    Parents of former student

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Who these sessions are for

These sessions are particularly suited to:

  • Home-educated children seeking creative enrichment

  • Children who love art and want to explore it more deeply

  • Neurodivergent children who benefit from a quieter, flexible setting

  • Families seeking high-quality, one-to-one creative tuition

No previous experience is needed — just a curiosity to explore and make.

Each session is led intuitively and adapted to the child’s interests, energy and focus. Over the course of a two-hour session, we may explore:

  • Painting, texture and mixed-media techniques

  • Colour, composition and layering

  • Experimentation with materials and mark-making

  • Developing personal ideas rather than copying set outcomes

  • Building confidence through creative decision-making

Sessions are relaxed and pressure-free. There is no expectation to “perform”, no grades, and no right or wrong way to create.

All materials are provided.

What happens in a session?

A calm, supportive studio environment

My studio is designed to feel welcoming, creative and unhurried — very different from a classroom setting.

Sessions naturally adapt to each child’s individual needs, including sensory preferences, focus levels and communication style. Parents are welcome to discuss any specific considerations in advance so sessions feel supportive from the outset.

Session details

  • Location: Salt & Canvas Studio

  • Session length: 2 hours

  • Format: One-to-one (sibling sessions available by arrangement)

  • Age guide: 6–16 (please contact me if your child is under 6 as exceptions can be made)

  • Materials: Fully included

These sessions are offered in limited numbers alongside my commission work and are therefore limited in availability.

Investment

Single Session

£120 per 2-hour session
(£60 per hour)

Block Options (recommended)

Most families choose a block of sessions, allowing time for confidence to build and ideas to develop naturally.

2-Session Block
£228 total
(£114 per session)

4-Session Block
£432 total
(£108 per session)

Block sessions are paid upfront to secure dates.

Availability

A small number of weekday sessions are available per term - availability is limited and offered on a first-come basis.

If you’re interested, please get in touch to discuss your child and current availability.

These sessions are offered as creative mentorship and are not formal art therapy or curriculum-based tuition.

Enquire

To enquire about private creative mentorship sessions, please email:

hello@gemmalessinger.com

Or use the contact form below, including:

  • Child’s age

  • A brief note about their interest in art

  • Any information you feel would be helpful for me to know

I’ll be in touch to discuss next steps.

  • "We had the pleasure of welcoming Gemma to our home for a 2 hour 1-1 art workshop with our son. Gemma arrived at our home with all of the materials, paints, coverings and enthusiasm we were hoping for. Gemma was enthusiastic, friendly and encouraging, and what was produced in the two hour session was nothing short of incredible. We would throughly recommend Gemma for workshops and we look forward to joining her for another one, one day soon. Thanks Gemma , you are a wonderfully talented artist and Teacher! A direct quote from our son:“ I loved learning with Gemma. I particularly liked how we mixed sand from the beaches with the paint, and moulded the fabric to make the textured waves. Gemma was patient and friendly and I felt so proud of what we created in our lesson. She has inspired me to experiment with different textures in my pictures and to be confident in my own ideas. Thank you Gemma , I’m excited to do more workshops with you”. "

    K & D King