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Maria Cristina
- Rate £42
- Response 2h
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Students24
Number of students Maria Cristina has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
Number of students Maria Cristina has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

£42/hr
- Painting
- Art and Design
- Watercolour painting
- Oil painting
- Life Drawing
Experienced Italian artist, welcomed any level, age and ability. Waldorf Pedagogy - a method tailored on your needs.
- Painting
- Art and Design
- Watercolour painting
- Oil painting
- Life Drawing
Lesson location
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At Maria Cristina's house: London
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at your home or in a public place : will travel up to 15 km from London
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About Maria Cristina
My name is Maria Cristina Contu and I am a painter. I was born in Escalaplano, Sardinia, the 22nd of June 1970. I graduated from at the Art School in the 1989 and moved to Rome to continue my studies. In 1990 I launched my first and very successful Exhibition at "Il Colore" Art Gallery, with sixty Oil and Tempera paintings along with pencil drawing. My interest in colour and art techniques took me to Caltagirone and Palermo, in Sicily, where I've mastered the Techniques of Pottery Decoration with some of the best art teachers. In 1994 I opened my first Art Studio. Still fascinated by pottery I've enrolled myself at School of Arts of Romano Ranieri, who has been a life guide and a great Maestro. I attended his Ceramic Painting courses for over 10 years. With my three children's birth, along with a group of other parents, in Cagliari we founded a kindergarten that, through Waldorf Pedagogy, brought me deeply into Rudolf Steiner's studies. I have been attending Training and Courses such as NPY - Business organisation, Stone & Clay Sculpture with Renzo Rastrelli, two-year advanced training in Designing Pedagogy Spaces. With the enormous pedagogical knowledge gained through Waldorf studies, I elevated my teaching to another level when I began to teach and transmit my love for art to people with disabilities, such as my students from the "Peter Pan" association where I worked from 2011 to 2019. During many summers, my garden has become the cradle of artistic events, masterclasses and courses with the most variegated students. I am now in London, since the 2020, where I paint, teach and enjoy the company of my daughters.
About the lesson
- All Levels
- English
- Italian
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Italian
The Waldorf method, also known as the Waldorf education system, is an educational philosophy that emphasises holistic development and creativity in students. In the context of art classes, the Waldorf method offers a unique approach that focuses on nurturing the artistic abilities and imagination of students. Here are some of the reasons why I decided to only teach with the Waldorf system: 1. Emphasis on creativity: The Waldorf method encourages students to explore their creativity and express themselves through various art forms. This approach allows students to develop their artistic skills and imagination in a supportive environment. 2. Integration of arts into the curriculum: In Waldorf art classes, artistic activities are integrated into various subjects, providing students with a well-rounded educational experience. This interdisciplinary approach helps students make connections between different subjects and fosters a deeper understanding of the world around them. 3. Hands-on learning: Waldorf art classes often involve hands-on activities such as painting, drawing, sculpting, and other artistic techniques. This hands-on approach allows students to engage actively in the artistic process and learn through experimentation and exploration. 4. Focus on individuality: The Waldorf method recognises and celebrates the unique talents and abilities of each student. In art classes, students are encouraged to develop their own artistic style and express themselves authentically. This focus on individuality helps students build confidence and self-esteem as artists. 5. Cultivation of imagination: Waldorf art classes emphasise the importance of imagination in the creative process. Students are encouraged to think creatively, envision new possibilities, and experiment with different artistic techniques. This cultivation of imagination helps students develop problem-solving skills and think outside the box. Overall, the Waldorf method provides a nurturing and supportive environment for artistic expression and creativity. By incorporating this unique system into your art classes, you are offering students a rich and engaging artistic experience that fosters their holistic development as artists. Following the courses you can pick at Mediterraneart ltd - Oil on Canvas - Pencils - B&W and colour - CeramicPottery - Painting on Ceramic
Review
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Perfect! Christina is a fantastic art teacher who has really inspired our daughter. Her lessons are fun, creative, and confidence building. We’ve seen real artistic growth thanks to her teaching . She brings warmth and enthusiasm to every class!
- Great little artist. Amazing how Sibel, the mother, is willing to let her daughter express herself through art. Special parent.Maria Cristina's response :
Perfect! Very patient and knows a lot about painting in general. Definitely to recommend.
- Good listener, excellent executor. He's skilled and humble, extremely polite.Maria Cristina's response :
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Recommendations
Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the teacher
Cristina’s kindness and her style suits everybody’s personality. She managed to make me do things I didn’t know I was able to.
The studio is spacious and bright, the assistants were sweet and helpful.Cristina is an outstanding art teacher. I cannot recommend her enough. She is very knowledgeable and has such attention to detail. She works with each client towards their goals and guides you with every lesson to expand your knowledge and shows me ways to do art in ways others have not. You can tell she is very passionate about the subject and I have learnt so much from her. My art has immensely improved since being taught by Christina. Thank you!
I had the pleasure to participate to few workshops run by Mediterraneart, Rossella and Cristina have been very helpful and their positivity comes out during the workshop too where you get a very chill and cozy vibe perfectly balanced with experience and professional advices by Cristina. I will definitely be back soon!
She’s sweet and very generous with her teaching.
Her system made us all very comfortable.
I also managed to finish my work at the second lesson and was so good I framed it!View more recommendations
Rates
Rate
- £42
Pack prices
- 5h: £200
- 10h: £400
Travel
- + £50
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