Artist Tutor - Oil Painting and Watercolour

Artist Tutor – Oil Painting and Watercolour

B12 9QH

Fixed Term

We are recruiting for an artist tutor to teach our 12‑week painting courses. We are looking for someone who is passionate about the arts and informal learning experiences and enjoys teaching to deliver both painting courses on Thursdays. You are required to be reliable, personable, and flexible, to cater for each student’s personal goals and aims. The successful candidate will be part of a large team of Artist Tutors who help us deliver a vibrant and dynamic programme of informal learning.

Deliver the tuition of a 12‑week Introduction to Oil Painting and Painting with Watercolours courses for adults, starting on Thursdays in Autumn 2026.

Introduction to Oil Painting Techniques

• 10:00‑12:30
• All levels

Painting with Watercolours

• 13:30‑16:00
• All levels

• Devise a clear course structure to enable progression of learning and adapt to each participant’s needs.
• Teach students to the agreed level for the course (e.g., beginner, improver, advanced).
• Prepare ahead of the course for equipment and technical requests by liaising with the Learning Team.
• Carry out continuous reflection and evaluation on the course and quality of delivery.
• Work within MAC’s policies with specific attention to Safeguarding and Health & Safety.

• Previous experience delivering practical art courses and workshops.
• Educated/experienced to a suitable level in Fine Art.
• Proven ability to communicate well with a range of people using varied communication methods.
• A passion and commitment to the Arts.
• Commitment to further your skills and knowledge in participatory arts, including attending meetings, participating in training, and reflecting on practice.
• Understanding of and commitment to MAC’s key objectives.
• Understanding of the practical application of MAC’s Equal Opportunities and Diversity policy.
• Experience working with adults and children with additional needs and/or vulnerable adults.
• Knowledge of other creative art forms which may help expand our creative learning offer at MAC.