1-on-1 Blender Tutoring: Advanced Modeling, Materials and Rendering

The learner shares their Blender file and the tutor reviews it like a studio lead would: topology, scale, materials, lighting. Each session targets the weakest area with a demo and guided practice. Over several sessions the learner takes one model from rough shape to a finished, lit render.

How classes work

Each 55-minute session is one learner with one teacher. There is no fixed lesson plan or set number of sessions: families book as many as they want, and the teacher sets the pace and focus around the learner's goals and gives feedback as they work.

What we can work on

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  Project Review and Plan – Review current work and choose the model to finish.

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  Clean Topology – Fix messy geometry and use loop cuts well.

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  Modifiers – Use mirror, bevel and subdivision without destroying the mesh.

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  Sculpting Details – Add fine detail with sculpt brushes.

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  Materials and Textures – Build materials with the shader editor.

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  Lighting the Scene – Set up three-point lighting and an environment.

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  Camera and Composition – Frame the shot and set depth of field.

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  Final Render – Render, export and review the finished piece.

Ages 12-17. Learners should be able to navigate Blender, add objects and use edit mode. Blender installed before the first session.