Abstract pastel drawing with pastels laying around the corners

Art sessions delivered straight to your home and much more!

Making art has so many benefits yet it is so difficult to find space for it in our everyday lives. By delivering these sessions directly in your home, I hope to reduce the effort needed to make space for some well-deserved art time.

My main sessions focus on children and young people, but watch this space as I roll out something for all ages!

[All in-person activities are based in the City of Edinburgh]

Home-based art sessions (5-16yrs)

Child looking to the right, standing over table full of art materials in a house setting
Child pictured from behind the shoulders, drawing a colourful picture of sonic

Get the benefits of art delivered straight to your home so your child can have an experience tailored to their needs and experiment in a familiar space.

  • What is needed? A table or some floor space.

  • What is provided? A waterproof tablecloth, aprons, professional-grade art materials, and a personal folder to prevent the resulting masterpieces from cluttering your home.

  • What are the possible activities? Drawing, painting, collage, printmaking, clay modelling, construction, and photography.

If you want to include siblings, friends, neighbours, or family, I am happy for them to join up to a maximum of 5 children.

Ideal as an after school solution, for the holidays, or as part of your home education curriculum. Bookable for birthday parties, as a family activity, and for adults (only) as well! Trial session £25.

  • “Oh Erica your session set the mood for the whole day! […] We both learned so much, you are a gifted teacher and your wonder about art is contagious. I asked [my daughter] what she enjoyed most…she liked your ritual of aprons, seeing other people’s sketchbooks and realising how similar we are, and her favourite part was how you used exercises to teach us things.”

    – Family art session, mother and her 12yo daughter

  • “It was fun and new and I haven’t done something like this before and yeah, it was really fun” “What he said”

    – Children’s art session, 11yo friends

  • “My favourite part was the edible glitter”

    – Children’s art session, 8yo

  • "The kids thoroughly enjoyed the session. Erica worked with the kids combining a fun, art based session which was also educational! Perfect for any busy parents!"

    – Children’s art session (parent review), 8yo friends

  • “It was fascinating and interesting hearing about Dadaism”

    – Children’s art session, 11yo

  • "I cannot recommended Erica enough. My daughter and her friends had a ball. Erica kept them engaged and entertained and they said it was the best art activity ever."

    – Children’s art session, 11yo

  • “I like that we had variety, […] more variety than doing art at school. […] One minute we were drawing, the next we were writing a story, the next we were painting and then back to drawing again and it was really fun”

    – Children’s art session, 11yo

Have lots of questions? Want to make sure this is right for you?

Book a quick chat!

Other services

  • Happy to organise artsy activities for small birthday parties (max 5 children), delivering these directly in your home as well.

  • Are you craving some me-time in the morning or in the evening? Looking for an activity to do with your friends or partner?

    Similar to the home-based art sessions for children, I will be coming to your home with a waterproof table cover and some aprons, and deliver a personalised workshop, this time for the adults!

  • Similar to the home-based art sessions for children, I will be coming to your home with a waterproof table cover and some aprons, and deliver a personalised workshop for the whole family!

  • During my degree in photography I particularly researched its role in memory-making. I grew up browsing my parents’ photo albums so I find it incredibly fascinating. To this day, I treasure the pictures I have of my life and I am mindful about the renewed appreciation and nostalgia I get every time I look back at them.

    To help you do the same, here is what I offer:

    • Album-making workshops: complete a small album from start to end to capture a holiday, a celebration, or just regular everyday life. A small instant printer, choice of albums, and all materials provided. Ideal as a family activity or for a group of friends.

    • Family album/scrapbook support: do you find making a family album gratifying but also at times overwhelming? I know that’s how I feel!

      I will have regular sit down sessions with you and take care of all the menial tasks of album-making while you can focus on enjoying the main process!

      This can be done in-person or online if it’s easier for you, and both for physical albums and for walking you through online album-making services.

  • Do you have some negatives lying around the house that you always wished you could have on your computer or phone as well?

    I literally studied for this! I will take care of the scanning process and deliver the images in the format that suits you best.

    Your film will be in safe hands with me and the pictures now forever with you!

    I can scan 35mm and 120mm film, both positive and negative. If you’re not sure what kind of film you have, just get in touch with me and ask away.

  • Do you want to refresh your photographic knowledge? Are you starting from zero? This photography classes are tailored to your needs. We will discuss what you want to improve on and I will deliver a lesson just for you.

    Available as a 1:1, for a small group, or as a family session as well. For all ages and abilities.

*this website is a work in progress and I will eventually have individual pages for each of these. In the meantime, feel free to ask any question or organise a booking by emailing me by clicking the button below

Erica as a child sitting at her crafts table
Selfie of adult Erica smiling

About me

I’m Erica, a mixed-media artist with a first class degree in photography (through which I also studied fine art and digital media), and a huge passion for using art to facilitate a safe space for everyone who may need it!

I was the biggest crafter myself as a kid and some expectation-free art time is the way I decompress to this day. I find a lot of purpose in guiding others to do the same.

I have a taken several courses on children and young people’s development and wellbeing to make sure I offer a safe and informed space. I have an SQA certification in Process of Play and First Aid Training for children. My PVG and insurance are fully up to date and I am registered with the SSSC as well as the Scottish Artists Union. I am an experienced babysitter and work at an after-school club where crafts and child-centred creative play are integral. I can provide references on request.

I speak Italian fluently and speak Spanish conversationally, I would be more than happy to incorporate this into the sessions if appropriate.

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