“I learnt as much in a weekend as I have ever on this topic. Loved it.” Olivia S Another stunning weekend on the Begin to draw + paint course. It is heartening to know there are so many people wanting to re-start their creative lives through drawing or painting. My aim for this course is […]
Do it. Fantastic experience, excellent guidance. Inspirational. Chrissy D November was a wonderful month for the acrylic painting: introduction course. The tutor, Brigid, guided 10 enthusiastic students the basics of painting with acrylic paints, inspiring them along with giving them all the basic skills to instil them with confidence as they embark on their new […]
Temperatures falling, student numbers growing! More young people enrolled on this months Sunday Youth-teenager art class. Stunning to see how many young people value drawing and painting – young people’s lives are clearly not only about smart phones, social media and gaming. Clearly art and being creative plays a very important part in young people’s […]
The new academic year got off to a flying start with lots of young people eager to learn new skills in drawing and painting. The Sunday youth classes are taught by an experienced tutor and gives students a valuable experience learning new drawing and painting skills that will enhance their creativity at school and help […]
The Begin to draw + paint course this Autumn was fully booked again. It’s so encouraging to know there are so many people eager to take up creative drawing once again. The phrase “Not drawn since school” was a common phrase used by many students who were boldly and bravely finding the time to pick […]
“Informative and inspirational. Lots of fun! I’ve learnt the history of Cezanne and how to use new techniques and look at objects differently. Anna P The first short workshop from the 3 that are the Modern Master series – it was a delight to teach students about Cezanne and show them what they can learn […]
“I learnt all the basic elements that go into creating impactful pictures + drawings. A refreshing approach.” Alexandra M The Autumn Art Elements course this year was attended by a group of 8 enthusiastic students. They arrived with various amounts of experience, from beginners to intermediate, and all left with new information, ideas about art, […]
I feel inspired and much more confident in my abilities.” Alisa O On a wonderful weekend in early October I taught another Creative Drawing: introduction course. Yet again, I was not disappointed with how the students engaged in the exercises, techniques, experimentation, and pushed themselves when drawing their final piece of the weekend. Victoria called […]
A revelation! A course to learn different methods and then put into practice to understand how to create life-like urban scenes. Taylor W We were greeted by a clear, warm Saturday morning for the start of this weekend’s Cityscapes: urban sketching course. The students and I were thrilled at the prospect of getting outdoors to […]
“Blown my mind a bit – lots to explore and practice now. It’s a great starting point for everyone.” Vicky G 2 weekend ago I was back teaching in my studio after the summer break. It was great to be back teaching again with 10 enthusiastic students looking to learn the basics and get started […]
“Excellent content. I’m a beginner to drawing, but learned so much in 2 days & feel inspired to carry on.” Jackie S My Charcoal + Graphite: introduction course saw 2 exciting days in mid August that brought 10 students together to learn about drawing in monochrome – black, white and shades of grey. However there […]
“Will take you to places you never believed you could go! To look at the human body and life drawing from a series of totally fresh and different perspectives. Accessible to all.” Pam B It was a privilege to teach Heather Spears’ book The Creative Eye. Heather taught her course as a guest in my […]
I love teaching this Thursday evening course over 6 sessions. Each session is very different as we open doors to exciting things about line, tone, colour, shape, form, texture and pattern – the Art Elements. David described the course as “awesome, friendly and very inspiring – meeting great people and getting pro help.” Read further […]
“Really worthwhile. Takes you at an easy pace but goes into new creative areas. Felt inspired.” Martin S It was great to be able to teach mid-week on one of my first August summer holiday midweek courses. We had a wonderful group of students join me in my studio on the Creative drawing: introduction course. […]
“As a total beginner it’s the fundamentals I needed to know and that’s what I learnt.” Mark N The last weekend of July brought 10 students to my studio for the Begin to draw and paint course. The ideal course for absolute-beginners to make a start in drawing and painting. Perfect to enable them to […]
