Arts and Creative Support

We provide bespoke art and creative support tailored to each student’s strengths, interests and aspirations. Delivered by experienced artists and mentors, our approach nurtures creative confidence, technical skill and thoughtful artistic development at every stage.

Art and creative support at every stage

Our art and creative support combines one-to-one tuition, mentoring and specialist preparation, including portfolio development and interview coaching, for students applying to art scholarships and specialist art schools. Guided by experienced artists, students develop creative confidence and learn to articulate their ideas with clarity and intent.

With careful guidance, our students regularly achieve art scholarships, top GCSE and A-Level grades, and places on their first-choice foundation and degree courses.

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Meet Darren, the of Head of Art at Bonas MacFarlane

Darren provides consultations, mentoring and tutoring. He also manages a team of specially selected art tutors.

Darren graduated from Glasgow School of Art with a 1st Class degree in Fine Art, and then went on to complete his MA at Chelsea College of Art and Design. His paintings are held in private collections in Europe and the UK, including The Saatchi Collection, London.

Trusted by families through generations

Families come to us for reassurance and guidance as much as expertise. By building long-term relationships based on trust, discretion, and thoughtful support, we support parents and children through some of the most important early decisions they will make.

Darren has been the best art mentor we’ve had the fortune of working with, providing invaluable guidance and support that helped my son complete his portfolio on time in his final year of senior school. His mentorship truly brought out the best in him, and the outstanding feedback the work has received wherever it has been submitted speaks for itself.

Caglan Kuyumcu

12 months ago

I want to extend my deepest thanks to mentor Darren Marshall. His professional mentoring and  support over the past year have meant a great deal to me. I truly cannot imagine how I would have connected with the RCA—or completed my studies so smoothly—without his efficient and high-quality mentoring. Thanks to Darren‘s support, I’ve made significant progress, even breakthroughs, in my artistic journey. 
It has been a real pleasure working with him.

John Smith

6 months ago

It has been a wonderful and fruitful experience working with BM Tutors. We were very happy with their professional service and supportive approach, and ultimately we are grateful for the fine results they have helped us achieve.

Jane Doe

3 months ago

Clear answers when you need them most

Insights into the issues families regularly encounter when planning ahead. Should you require further clarity or personalised support, our team are always happy to advise.

Your child’s journey to success starts here.

Contact us to discover how our programs and dedicated team can make a difference.