Tutors

Christina left her role as a Commercial Operations Manager in the end of 2011 to pursue intensive training in drawing and painting.

She is currently building a career as a portrait artist and painter of bespoke commissions.

Her main focus is on portraiture, working mostly from life, using oils in the Alla Prima method. She enjoys the challenge of capturing the observable, the hidden and the inferred, as evidenced in a sitter’s face and environment.

While classically trained in Sydney and London, she adds her own expressive touches to her works - combining the real with the imagined and experiments with different media. She also paints landscapes, still life and large abstract works. 

 Michael Simms is a multi-award winning artist based in Sydney. Born in Adelaide, he completed degrees in psychology and film at Flinders University.

Michael's art demonstrates an deep command of classical skills combined with a contemporary perspective on his subjects.

For any student he provides a strong ability to help you develop your technique and approach to art as well as practical guidance on developing your career as a professional artis.

Jackson is a Senior Tutor at Sydney Art School

He holds a
Bachelor of Fina Arts and a 
Master of Cultural Materials Conservation

Jules is a silversmith and jeweller.

Metal Clay & Silversmithing are her two artist passions.  Jules uses a variety of traditional techniques in her work but her favourite things to create is mixed medium pieces made from both metal clay & precious metals such as sterling silver & gold.

Teaching & sharing her jewellery passion enables her to interact with people who love what she loves & that's such a beautiful thing.

Tutor for Diploma Students

Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts (candidate) at Sydney Art School

Finalist - Hornsby Art Prize 2022

Tutor

Finalist - Hornsby Art Prize 2022, 2021, 2019

Artist ... turned succesful designer/businesswoman ... turned artist ... as a role model and mentor Olena has a great deal to offer for both young and mature students of art.

Olena is a consultant tutor and course Director for Children's Classes at Sydney Art School.

Her list of awards is impressive and grows at a rate faster than we can keep up with.

Her style while grounded in classical fine arts is distinctly contemporary displaying strong design skills often using architectural or industrial subjects with surreal interpretations. 

Kristin Hardiman is one of Australia’s leading portrait and equine artists and is an Exhibiting Member of the Portrait Artists Australia.  Her awards include:

• Finalist Clifton Art Prize 2016
• Finalist Gallipoli Memorial Prize 2016, 2015, 2013
• Finalist Portia Geach Memorial Prize 2014
• Winner International Inglis Equine Art Prize 2011

She holds a Diploma Fine Arts and Education from the Alexander Mackie College of Advanced Education (now The University of NSW Art and Design) and has been working as a professional artist and teacher for nearly 30 years.

Kristin is also an Assessor and senior tutor.

Sydney Art School continues to grow and we are always on the lookout for great tutors.

We currently have opportunities for Tutors and Assistant Tutors to teach art classes to school age students starting from Term 1 in 2024.We currently have opportunities for Tutors and Assistant Tutors to teach art classes to school age students starting from Term 1 in 2024.

Why work at Sydney Art School?

As a tutor at the School you will join the highly regarded team that delivered art classes to over 2300 students in 2023.
With the support of senior tutors and professionally developed lesson plans you will learn and develop skills in teaching and the visual arts.
As you progress as a tutor at Sydney Art School you will have professional development opportunities to gain additional qualifications and/or become a senior tutor.
If you start as an assistant tutor you will be given the opportunity to shadow a senior tutor to learn first hand how we deliver our classes at the School.

What is the Job Profile?

Shift days available: Weekday afternoons/evenings & Saturdays
Studio Locations: Hornsby, Baulkham Hills, Epping
Student age range: 5 to 15
Pay Range: $25 – $45 per hour
Typical Class Duration: 1.5 hours (minimum 3-hour shift)
Weekly hours: Ranging from 4 up to 24 hours

What are the qualities we are looking for?

Experience in art and/or education. You will need skills in painting and drawing that may have been gained in HSC art or other courses in the Visual Arts. Formal qualifications or enrolment in related undergraduate level courses are well regarded.
You will need to be friendly and a good communicator. On a regular basis you will give directions to students, converse with parents, and collaborate with other tutors at the school.
Fluency in English is essential, but the ability to speak another language is a benefit as the school attracts students from a wide variety of cultures.
Punctuality and reliability are essential. Students and parents expect classes to start and finish on time.
Being organised but flexible is important. Week by week you will work through a structured set of lesson plans and can adapt your approach based on the ability of your students and the personal knowledge and skills you bring to the table.

How to Apply

Email your resume to service@sydneyartschool.com.au.
Make sure you send us some images from your art portfolio.
When you have done that feel free to give us a call on 1300 278 252