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Art Tutoring + Creative Coaching  

Hi there, I’m Tara!
                                             

Looking to deepen your creative practice, build your skills, or simply carve out time for art in your week? With 10 years of experience as a working artist, 5 years of teaching experience, and a creative degree in design and illustration, I offer one-on-one private art tutoring and creative coaching tailored to meet you where you’re at—whether you’re just starting out or ready to refine your creative practice.

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Private Creative Tutoring
+  Coaching with Tara Leslie

 

Hi there, I’m Tara!
                                             

Looking to deepen your creative practice, build your skills, or simply carve out time for art in your week? With 10 years of experience as a working artist, 5 years of teaching experience, and a creative degree in design and illustration, I offer one-on-one private art tutoring and creative coaching tailored to meet you where you’re at—whether you’re just starting out or ready to refine your creative practice.

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What I Teach

                                                                                

As a creative coach and practicing multidisciplinary artist, I support students in building both technical skills and creative confidence. My lessons are designed to help you break through blocks and reconnect with daily creativity—whether you're just starting out or returning to art after a long pause.

I work across a broad range of mediums including coloured pencil, watercolour, acrylic, ballpoint pen, and digital painting. No matter the medium, my focus is always on capturing the spirit of the subject—human or animal—and helping you find your own visual voice along the way.

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Who Are Lessons For?

                                                                                   

These private lessons are ideal for:

• Adults, teens and kids (10+)

• Beginners wanting to learn fundamentals
• Intermediate artists refining their technique
• Creative people seeking a safe and encouraging space to grow
• NDIS participants with creative goals (support workers welcome if needed)

Who Are
Lessons For?

These private lessons are ideal for:

  • Adults, teens and kids (10+)
  • Beginners wanting to learn fundamentals
  • Intermediate artists refining their technique
  • Creative people seeking a safe and encouraging space to grow
  • NDIS participants with creative goals (support workers welcome if needed)
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What You’ll Get

  • Weekly 1:1 lessons (in-person or online)

  • Personalised instruction tailored to your goals and interests

  • A recommended materials list and guidance on art supplies to suit your budget

  • Encouragement, creative accountability, and coaching to support daily practice and long-term growth

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Session Pricing

                                                                             

  • $75 per hour
  • Sessions are booked and invoiced in blocks of four
  • Sessions are available in 1-hour, 1.5-hour, or 2-hour sessions.
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Ready to Start?

                                                                                 

Choose your weekly lesson length below to begin. Once you’ve selected your timeslot and completed payment, you’ll be directed to a short form to help me get to know you and prepare your first session.

1 HOUR SESSIONS

Focused and structured. Ideal for beginner students who want steady progress, building skills, and maintaining creative momentum.

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1.5 HOUR SESSIONS

A little more time to settle in. Great for exploring techniques, developing ideas, and working through creative challenges at a comfortable pace.

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2 HOUR SESSIONS

Deep and immersive. Best for extended projects, detailed work, or getting into a creative flow without feeling rushed.

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Hear What My Students Have To Say

Tatum Brittain

Pre-Beyond Creative Block workshop, I was paralyzed by fear and constantly worried about others’ opinions of my creations. Now, I’ve silenced my inner critic and reclaimed control of my creativity!

Kasey Schaepman

Portrait or photoshoot? I went portrait, and I’m so glad I did. Tara guided ,e through the whole process like a true professional. She creatied beautiful works of art that will hang on my wall forever.

Kate Birse

Before the Beyond Creative Block workshop, I constantly felt the need to prove myself as a creative professional. Thanks to this workshop, I’ve ditched the validation game and no longer let others define my success!

 

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