Learn with Arina

27/03/2026

Are you passionate about drawing but not sure how to take your technique to the next level? Book a 1:1 session with me and you will learn the drawing skills that you can use for the rest of your life. One-on-one sessions are really effective because you will receive feedback according to your specific skill set. Even one or a short series of 1:1 sessions can equip you with the robust drawing skills that you can use to create still lifes and landscapes, cityscapes and seascapes.
Go to my booking calendar and choose the lesson duration and the time slot that works best for you https://arinatutor.as.me/art
DM me for more information about the lessons: What to expect? What's the exact location in Cambridge? What's the price?

21/03/2026

As an artist who has been through formal training, this question is important me. Also as a teacher, being aware of the possibilities of the teacher-student relationship is equally important. Here, I'm thinking out loud.

18/02/2026

Observational drawing workshop at the Grand Arcade in Cambridge - part of Cambridge Arts Festival and CamCreatives Art Show.
Drawing everyday objects using the principles of two-point perpective can open up many new creative avenues. I was truly impressed by enthusiam and determination of many young learners and adults who came to my drop-in workshop. Their drawings speak of their passion to create.
Here I address some of frequently asked questions in the workshop:
Do you teach art?
Yes!
Where do you teach it?
I'm self-employed and I teach 1:1 and group sessions. My booking calendar and more information about the types of art lessons that I teach is in my LinkTree on my profile page

14/02/2026

Have you always wanted to learn how to draw objects around you but didn’t know how to start? I will be running an ‘Observational drawing' workshop at Grand Arcade (Cambridge, UK) on the 17th of February between 10am and 4pm and will guide you through the main principles of drawing a still life composition. Together, we will be drawing objects such as mugs and fruit and shading them with led or colour pencils. In this workshop, you will learn about:

1. Principles of 2-point perspective
2. Using oval shapes of various widths to create an illusion of a 3-dimensional object drawn a 2-dimentional surface
3. Understanding how to position diagonal, horizontal and vertical lines on the page to create an illusion of space.

Whether you are new to drawing realistic still life compositions or would like to spend time to hone your skills further, this workshop is for you.

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The Grand Arcade in Cambridge city centre
Address: St Andrew's St, Cambridge CB2 3BJ.
Go to the first floor and find Everyman Cinema.
The workshop will take place at the gallery space that is right opposite the cinema
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17 February
10am - 4pm

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A drop-in workshop
Come any time between 10am and 4pm, and I will show you some drawing exercises. Feel free to focus on your own drawing as well.
This workshop is part of CamCreatives Art Show, Cambridge Art Festival

14/02/2026

08/02/2026

Looking forward to seeing all artworks on display. The exhibition will open on the 9th of February to the public
𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞?
The Grand Arcade in Cambridge city centre
Address: St Andrew's St, Cambridge CB2 3BJ.
Go to the first floor and find Everyman Cinema.
The Art show gallery space is right opposite the cinema
𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧?
Monday the 9th of February to Wednesday the 18th of February
10am - 5pm

16/06/2025

Sonas | ~ 100 x 80 cm | Oil pastel on canvas | 2018

14/06/2025

Berries | 76 x 56 cm | Mixed media on paper | 2013

13/06/2025

31/10/2024

Teaching Russian is this weird and wonderful thing I started doing when I moved to Sydney in 2011. The idea came from my brother's friend. She said that she posted an ad on gumtree that she was teaching Russian and someone contacted her. I did the same. A couple of days later a physics professor from one of the major Australian universities contacted me and we scheduled a lesson. That's how it all began. It's been more than 10 years since I started teaching Russian and it's been an amazing experience all around. It brought many wonderful people into my life.
Photos: The Peter and Paul Fortress in St Petersburg
More about learning Russian is on my website, link in my bio