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About me

I always enjoyed the experience of creating and the wonderful journey it takes you on. I grew up in a multicultural and multilingual environment and have many happy memories of creating pieces of art throughout my childhood. 
 
My enjoyment for art led me to pursue an Art Education, earning several degrees in various fields of Visual Arts, such as Graphic Design, Drawing and Painting along with language training, being fluent in English, Portuguese and French.
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During my working years at the Berardo Museum, where I developed Art Education Programs for children in the community, I found this was a perfect way to channel my creativity alongside with my love of working with children. 
This project was a huge success and I gained plenty of experience in planning and teaching innovative art lessons to my classes as well as other art projects and workshops I set up, where I taught art history or artist based lessons in local modern art museums.
 
20 years and 5 children of my own later, I am now able to fulfil my dream to pass this passion on to other children and art lovers in combining Art and teaching, together in the form of Start with Art. Club.
 
Start with Art was created to fill the need for children, teenagers and adults who want to learn more about art and benefit from being able to express, develop and discover their creativity whilst being given the time, support and artistic passion to create some fantastic pieces of work.

Mission

Start with Art is an art club that offers its students the opportunity to develop their inner universe, providing them with new cognitive experiences, and the means to express their creativity in a fun and relaxed environment, where they learn about art and its history, its currents and movements, its various fields and techniques, in order to produce their own masterpieces.
 
This club is for all children and teenagers - and also for adults - who have a particular artistic talent or who would just like to explore their creative aptitude, with the encouragement to do it in a structured and programmed way, and in an appropriate and supported environment.

Goals

  1. Develop, motivate and enrich culturally.

  2. Helping to achieve personal success through learning and creative processes.

  3. Develop knowledge, skills, and concepts in the main fields of Visual Arts.

  4. Develop children's communication skills.

  • Does Start with Art charge a pre-registration fee?
    No, there are no pre-registration fees. All pre-registrations are valid for one week after which registration is formalized through payemnt.
  • Are there any benefits for students who wish to attend more than one club?
    Yes, there is a 5% discount applicable to siblings for enrolment fee on our Camps.
  • Where can I find the Start with Art Terms and Conditions?
    You can find it here
  • Can I apply at any time of the year?
    Yes, it is possible, because although the clubs are by term, the teacher can always adapt the program for a new student.
  • What is the annual registration fee for the courses?
    The annual registration fee per student for after school art club is 40€
  • Can I cancel an existing subscription?
    Yes, you can do so at any time, with a minimum advance notice of 30 days and the payment for the following month may be reduced to the corresponding fortnight depending on the student's withdrawal date.
  • Can my child bring a snack?
    Yes, we have a fridge where food and drinks can be refrigerated. Each student must have their lunch ready to eat and it will not be allowed to share food or drinks between students.
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