Welcome to Art Start Academy

We offer art classes for children and adults
in Edinburgh and Musselburgh

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Jacqueline Davidson
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Started this art class with my daughter Amy and was taught by Chiara who is the most amazing art teacher. Every week we did a different art piece and we loved learning all about different artists and what inspired their work. I now have my artwork in different places in my home and enjoy looking at everything that I have learned and produced so far, can't wait for the new term and doing more creations 🎨🖼🎨🖼🩵💙💜
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Lilian Layton
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Loving the adult art classes at Portobello Art School on Tuesday morning, Chiara is a fantastic teacher, varied classes, we are always learning something new, with a really great group of people, love it🥰
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amy davidson
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I recently started the adult art class on a Tuesday. We focus on learning about a new artist each week then try out techniques in their style. I’m loving being creative each week and Chiara is such a brilliant teacher, so patient and always on hand to help offer suggestions and advice on techniques. Tuesdays are now my favourite day of the week because I look forward to art class! Can’t wait for next term. Amy
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hannah waite
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My daughter absolutely loves her art classes and always looks forward to them. Chiara provides opportunities for the children to try different techniques and encourages them to be creative in many different ways. The artwork they produce is really impressive. We will definitely be continuing next term!
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Xavier
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Chiara is a patient teacher who can keep kids of many ages engaged and producing creative work every week. Our son really likes going there and he's not one for structured activities! Highly recommended
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Charlotte Riordan
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My son loves the classes and always has a lot of fun. He’s not the best at “organised fun” just yet, but Chiara seems to pitch it just right and he has a great time - lots of art and lots of play! He’s also quite a nervous boy with new people and environments but he’s never had an issue with Art Start. Would recommend.
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Sam Paterson
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Our daughter loves these classes. It’s great to unwind after a day at school, be creative but also have fun with friends. The creations she comes home with get better and better each week!
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Harpreet Sharma
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My daughter recently stared at Art start Academy and she is thoroughly enjoying her experience. She always comes home with beautiful artwork and you can see that new techniques are being explored. She had made new friends and Chiara is a lovely teacher and has created a fun and warm environment for the children.
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My child has always enjoyed attending your classes. They are engaging and well-structured, and you have a wonderful way of capturing the children's interest and encouraging active participation. It's clear that you pay attention to each student and make learning both enjoyable and meaningful. Highly recommended!
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Sarah Morrison
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My son has been going to Chiara’s art classes for the past few weeks and he loves them. He loves experimenting with all the different media and techniques and always brings home amazing artwork. Highly recommended!
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Children Classes

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Adults Classes

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About me

Hello, I am Chiara.
Mum of three, I have worked in Graphic design for most of my life and I am now more into illustration and surface pattern design.
I setup Art Start Academy to offer parents simple and reliable after school classes that allow their kids to follow their aspirations with friendly and knowledgeable guidance on the different materials and techniques.
I have since expanded my offer with adult classes and private events.

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In a Nutshell

Some key points about Art Start Academy:

Locations

Craigentinny and Northfield-Willowbrae
Community Centre in Edinburgh
and
The Fisherrow Centre
in Musselburgh

Techniques Variety

We explore many different art and craft techniques such as printmaking, collage, stencil, still-life drawing, portrait drawing, watercolours, mixed media to name just some.

Exploring & Owning

Our classes are structured to help children experiment
and discover their favourite media and styles and enable them to use their learning in their future art endeavours.

Fun + Learning

During classes we briefly explore artistic movements and inspirational characters and masterpieces connected with the technique in use, we add a little knowledge to the fun!

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Our Classes in Detail

Some key points about our classes

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All materials provided

Your child will only need to bring a bottle of water and a snack.
We provide anything else they need.

Art Materials
Hands dirty with paint.

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Dirty hands
clean clothes

While we can’t take responsibility for your child’s clothes, we offer paint shirts and encourage the kids to use them as overall.

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Art fun +
art knowledge


The main aim of our classes is fun, but we like to provide our budding artists with bite-size information on art techniques, famous artists and masterpieces to help them build their artistic background and knowledge of possible artistic careers and outcomes.

Art and craft books.
Hand prints with an heart.

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Looking at the future

We encourage children to work together, share their learning and exchange suggestions, clearing the path for team work and collaboration.

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Safety

We are very fussy when it comes to children wellbeing and safety,
here are our measures.

O1 – Scottish PVG/Disclosure

I am PVG registered please feel free to email me if you would like more details.

02 – Child safeguarding policy

Please read in full here

03 – Faceless Pictures

We will never publish any pictures in which your child is recognisable. We keep the images for our promotion to groups photographed from the back, or with artwork hiding them, or busy dirty hands and lots of artworks.

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Contact

Contacts

Chiara Cupini
artstart.edi@gmail.com
07799635974

Classes Locations

Craigentinny Community Centre
9 Loaning Road Edinburgh, EH7 6JE

Northfield Willowbrae Community Centre
10 Northfiels Road Edinburgh, EH8 7PP

The Fisherrow Centre, South St,
Musselburgh EH21 6AT

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