Welcome to Arty Artisans
Home educated Art groups, private Art tuition, after-school Art clubs & Art qualifications provider.
Arty Artisans is a:
Registered Arts Award Centre
A Trinity College London Champion Centre
An AQA Unit Award Scheme provider
A 'Tutors & Exams' approved tutor & partner for GCSEs & A Levels
Arty Artisans making art accessible for all.
Inspiring creativity and celebrating the joy of expression together!
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Hi I am Mrs Hutchinson (Kim)
The Founder and Director of
Arty Artisans.
All Art classes are run by me.
I am a qualified Art & Design Teacher with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), a trained Arts Award Advisor for the Bronze, Silver and Gold Arts Awards, a provider for the AQA Unit Award Scheme & am an approved tutor and partner with 'Tutors and Exams' for GCSE's & Alevel's
I have been a Teacher of
Art & Design for over 15 years.
My Qualifications:
PGCE in Art & Design from the Institute of Education in London (IOE).
BA (honours) Degree in Spatial Design from the University of Falmouth
Diploma in 3D Art & Design and a National Diploma in Art & Design from Richmond Upon Thames College (RUTC)
My Experience:
Head of Art & Design
Teaching and Learning Leader
Art Examiner
Arts Award Moderator and Adviser
Private Tutor
Solid knowledge and experience of Edexcel, BTEC, AQA , OCR & IGCSE exams
2025-2026
Arty Artisans is a registered Arts Award Centre & Trinity College London Champion Centre.
The Arts Award Qualifications are accredited and regulated by Ofqual. They are equivalent standards to GCSE & A Level qualifications.
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Bronze Arts Award = Level 1 - GCSE 3-1
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Silver Arts Award = Level 2 - GCSE 9-4
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Gold Arts Award = Level 3 - A Level with 16 UCAS points
GCSEs in partnership with Tutors and Exams
Arty Artisans is proud to partner with 'Tutors & Exams' to offer you the chance to achieve GCSEs and A Levels in Art & Design. With accredited exam boards OCR and Edexcel,
The Unit Award Scheme (UAS) allows all students to engage with learning and have their achievements formally recognised. Learners are rewarded with a certificate each time they successfully complete a unit of learning.
Home Education Art Classes
In person and live online groups and one-to-one art tuition. These offer great opportunities for budding artists to get together and be creative while working towards achieving an art qualification and recognition. Sessions are designed and tailored to the individuals within the groups rather than as a whole group. All participants have the opportunities to enrol for the art qualifications mentioned above.
Arts Award Classes
Arts Award classes, offering both group and one-to-one Live online & in Person art tuition! These classes provide a fantastic alternative to a GCSE in Art and Design, with options to achieve accredited qualifications at Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels.
The Bronze Award is a Level 1 qualification, equivalent to a GCSE grade 3-1; the Silver Award is Level 2, equivalent to a GCSE grade 9-4; and the Gold Award is a Level 3 qualification, equivalent to an A Level with 16 UCAS points.
Best of all, there are no exams— a portfolio-based assessment!
GCSE Art & Design Classes
Live online groups and one-to-one art tuition. These classes are a great opportunity to achieve a GCSE in Art and Design.
Options to enrol for a GCSE course are available as well as independent tuition towards these qualifications if you have your own arrangements in place.
Enrolment for September 2026 is open. September 2026 cohort will sit their exam in 2028.
AQA Unit Award Scheme Art Classes KS3&4
live online group sessions designed for aspiring young artists aged
6-12 and 13-16! Here, budding creatives will enhance their skills and knowledge in Art & Design while building a diverse portfolio of artwork. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to earn AQA Unit Award Scheme for the Art and Design Units they complete.
Arty Afters Art Classes
After school art club where budding young artists develop their skills, knowledge and understanding of Art & Design. Each term the young Artisans focus on a theme where they will learn and develop their art skills, knowledge and understanding. The young artisans build a portfolio of art work as well as a portfolio of AQA Unit Award Scheme certificates for the Art and Design Units they complete in these classes.
Art Tuition Classes
Live online or in person one-to-one art tuition available to all ages and abilities. Tailored to suit the individual.
Arty Artisans Art Classes, where creativity meets community in a fun and relaxed setting online or in the studio. Explore a range of media and techniques as you express your personal artistic visions. With my supportive tuitions and encouragement you will develop a creative, personal and expressive portfolio that truly represents your inspirations and aspirations.
Come on your creative journey with me!
