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Not only did I come away from Brian's course with a completely new understanding of what drawing should be, it changed the way in which I see the world around me. I though I was a relatively good drawer before starting the course but by the end i had learnt that my understanding of drawing and art only scratched the surface of what drawing can be.
 
 
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I just completed the Foundations Drawing Class and loved every minute of it! It wasn't what I was expecting... But in the best possible way, because I feel like my skills have come on leaps and bounds in just three days. Brian is really knowledgeable and helpful and creates a brilliant environment for people to experiment and play!
 
 
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I went into Brian’s Essential Drawing Foundations course convinced I couldn’t draw and spent three very enjoyable days discovering that, actually, I can! I paint abstracts and wanted to bring more discipline and thought into my work, so I particularly enjoyed exploring charcoal and learning techniques I could take back to my paintings. Brian helped me recognise that I have my own drawing style, despite myself. I came away with more confidence, plenty to practise and a real sense of possibility. Thoroughly recommended.
 
 
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A great course led by Brian who is a brilliant tutor. He gave abstract art a structure and process and made it so much more achievable. We owned our own journey which was great too. Lovely friendly atmosphere and very arty. I have learnt so much I can take forward into all my art not just abstract.
 
 
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A fantastic course. Abstract art.
An amazing two days. I felt challenged to use my brain to understand a new way of working. The structure was excellent taking us through concrete stages to gain a greater understanding of the process. I felt incredibly creative and was encouraged to explore my own set of colours and style of expression. I came away with a head full of ideas and can’t wait to develop my work using all that I learned.
 
 
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I've attended several classes at creative art over the last year and thoroughly enjoyed each of them.
Brian is an excellent tutor with that rare quality of making what is actually hard and intense work enjoyable and energising.
I learned a great deal while having a good time and, though I'm not a natural visual artist, my understanding of the processes has been greatly expanded by Brian's teaching and the atmosphere of camaraderie created in the classes, and has given me new and fascinating ways of seeing the world around me.
Whether you're already drawing or painting or you just want to try it out, I highly recommend Creative Art Classes, as well as being hugely enjoyable they are also fantastic value for money.
The mill setting, combining historical and C21st Manchester in wonderful views is the cherry on top of this great, educational cake.
 
 
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I really enjoyed Brian Raymond’s Urban Sketching course on 4th and 5th September.

I hadn’t done any drawing for over thirty years, so I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. Brian started us off in the studio, taking us through the fundamentals of urban sketching and giving us a really good understanding of the techniques we would need. Everything was explained in a simple, practical way and, importantly, we were able to put the techniques into practice almost immediately.

Once we had got to grips with the basics, we were released into the streets of Ancoats to put our newfound skills to work! It was a great way to learn. Suddenly, rather than just looking at the buildings and streets around us, we were really seeing them. We started to notice shapes, perspective, light, detail and all the little things that make a place interesting, and then worked out how to translate that onto paper.

All the equipment was provided, and it was all good quality and in excellent condition, so there was nothing to worry about other than learning and enjoying ourselves.

For me, the best part of the course was that Brian unlocked something I had really enjoyed more than thirty years ago and reminded me just how much fun drawing can be. I genuinely hadn’t expected to get that feeling back, but by the end of the two days I was hooked.

Brian’s teaching style made everything feel achievable. The techniques he shared gave us the confidence to go out into the real world and have a go, rather than feeling that you needed to be an accomplished artist before you could start.

It was relaxed, enjoyable and a lot of fun, but I also came away feeling that I had genuinely learnt something.

I would thoroughly recommend Brian’s course to anyone who wants to experience the joy of urban sketching. You don’t need to have drawn for years, or even be particularly confident with a pencil. Just turn up, have a go and be prepared to see the world around you a little differently. You might just rediscover something you thought you had left behind.
 
 
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I have been going now for a while to Brian's life drawing sessions and due to no much progress on my drawing skills I decided to put some base on my drawing technics. I am currently drawing for around 2-3 years and I could say that this intense drawing course did indeed enhance and helped me look, notice and see more in depths the model and render a drawing in a more 3D/4D dimension. Brian is very skilled and happy to answer all the questions and helped me a lot with the way-around the Manchester art scene and I felt that he can easily give you a ancore in your practice as a new artist to the Manchester scene. Truly grateful!
 
 
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Haven't drawn for years that much so I decided to come here to practice!

These are the pictures I have drawn at home  and I felt like I have improved because of this place! :)
 
 
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I spent the weekend doing Brian's beginner art course, and from beginning to end it exceeded my expectations. It felt both exciting and a little nerve-wracking to pick up a paintbrush and try drawing with charcoal and pastels after not having done so for so long.
Brian created such a relaxed, welcoming environment that it was easy to let go of any nerves and simply enjoy experimenting with each exercise. Every detail was thoughtfully planned and I came away having learned so much.
I've already booked my next two courses and I can't wait!
 
 
 Elaine Oakes