Julia

Julia Jane holds an MA in Fine Art by Research, a BA in History of Art, and a Diploma in Education and Training, combining advanced artistic practice with scholarly expertise and professional teaching qualifications. As a specialist tutor in Art and Design and History of Art, she brings years of dedicated experience in education to her private tutoring practice.

As an accomplished arts educator, Julia supports students across all academic levels, from GCSE through to MA studies, including Foundation and A-level programs. Her comprehensive knowledge spans multiple exam board assessment objectives, including Edexcel, AQA, Cambridge International, and OCR, ensuring students receive targeted preparation aligned with their specific curriculum requirements.

Julia's flexible teaching approach accommodates diverse learning environments, offering lessons designed for home schooling, sixth form colleges, and enriching gallery-based learning experiences. She welcomes discussions about individual learning needs and adapts her methodology accordingly.

Her educational philosophy centres on embracing all aspects of a subject to bring it to life and improve learning outcomes. She believes the best understanding is gained by engaging first-hand with artworks and meeting artists in person. This immersive approach enriches the educational experience she provides, offering students authentic insights into both the creative process and scholarly analysis.

Alongside private tutoring, Julia serves as a guest Art Historian, giving talks on History of Art for various organisations. She also designs tailored, engaging art gallery learning experiences for individuals and small groups, making art accessible and meaningful for diverse audiences.

Her approach enables students not only to reach their academic goals but to exceed their expectations, developing a deeper understanding and appreciation of art and its historical context.
Julia welcomes enquiries from prospective students and is happy to discuss how she can support your learning journeys in Art, Design, and History of Art.

Tutoring Experience

Beyond academic tutoring, Julia serves as a mentor and guide for aspiring art students, specialising in successful art school placements. Her expertise in portfolio development and interview preparation has resulted in winning applications and successful offers from prestigious institutions including Goldsmiths, The Royal College of Art, Kingston University London, City & Guilds of London Art School, UAL Central Saint Martins, and UAL Chelsea College of Art. Her History of Art students have secured places at equally distinguished universities including UAL, The Courtauld, Sussex University, Bristol, and Durham Universities.

With extensive expertise in teaching SEND learners and implementing reasonable adjustments for education (now Education Health Care Plans), Julia provides personalised, accessible learning experiences tailored to each students unique circumstances and needs.

What sets Julia apart is her dual role as both practicing artist and art historian, combined with her innovative international experience. In 2009, whilst living in Barcelona, she built a vibrant arts education practice, tutoring and mentoring as a home educator in the arts and humanities.

As demand for arts education grew, Julia established TEAS - The English Art School, developing a unique methodology that combined learning English with exploring art and design.

Tutoring Approach

Julia's flexible teaching approach accommodates diverse learning environments, offering lessons designed for home schooling, sixth form colleges, and enriching gallery-based learning experiences. She welcomes discussions about individual learning needs and adapts her methodology accordingly.

Her educational philosophy centres on embracing all aspects of a subject to bring it to life and improve learning outcomes. She believes the best understanding is gained by engaging first-hand with artworks in person. This immersive approach enriches the educational experience she provides, offering students authentic insights into both the creative process and scholarly analysis.

Her approach enables students not only to reach their academic goals but to exceed their expectations, developing a deeper understanding and appreciation of art and its historical context.