Collection of student’s comments, course feedback + reviews from almost every course delivered by Creative Art Courses since 2012
“The course was challenging and interesting. It was presented well and I never felt out of my depth even though I have never drawn or painted anything before.” Belinda D The first course after my return from summer holidays is always special. Getting back into teacher mode giving me an opportunity to share my love […]
Great few days. Really awakened something in me. Way exceeded what level I thought I would get to.” Lionel G Teaching this course holds a very special place in my heart. I grew close to Heather Spears (the author of The Creative Eye book that forms the basis of this course) and love every opportunity […]
“I had an excellent time, Thursday evenings become the most enjoyable!” Kirsty B very varied group of students taking them through the different aspects of some of the things I consider to be vitally important foundations to drawing. I love teaching beginners as I know they will get a good start to preferred ways of […]
“Learnt how to use the different materials and how to approach a new material to help understand its characteristics.” Tim M I loved teaching this hands-on course getting deeply involved with different materials – from dry drawing materials to wet painterly materials like acrylics and inks. I was able to enthuse students in the love […]
It took me out of my comfort zone and I feel much more confident. Marie M A small group of students for this course enabled me to offer even more 1:1 support and guidance which I think the students appreciated. Over all a very enjoyable weekend teaching and supporting students. Read further to find out […]
“Brilliant! It has given me enough to practice on my own and an appetite to keep learning.” Mary H A wonderful weekend teaching beginners how to draw and paint. A really enthusiastic and friendly group – the studio was awash with creativity and support for each other. Exactly why I love teaching so much. Read […]
“Absorbing, well-paced, great group. [I have learned about] Hue, Tone, Chroma and the Twin-Primary Colour Wheel (ace!!) Lesley C It was great to teach my colour workshop again. Colour is a tricky thing to teach but I love it when the ‘penny drops’ for students and they suddenly understand colour as a dynamic, shifting, emotional, and personal phenomenon. Although theory is useful (I try […]
“Thorough, engaging and comprehensive course which has enabled me to learn so much whilst having fun in a relaxed environment.” Bonita J We had a small group for this Art Elements course but this did not distract from the course experience as it gives me the opportunity to offer a more personalised learning experience […]
“Definitely given me more confidence in tackling buildings.” Natalie C A fabulous weekend, thankfully with some good weather, to get out and about around Ancoats and draw some of the historic and more contemporary architecture. Whether a Victorian brick building that forms the fabric of Manchester’s architecture or contemporary housing – all buildings tell a […]
“Wonderful experience. Loved every minute of it. I look forward to attending more courses in the future.” Hannah F A great course to teach that supports students in gaining the skills to observe objects more accurately and really understand the form and structure in order to render objects more accurately and realistically. Loads of techniques […]
“Everything I needed to know to get going at home.” Polly K For various reasons this was an unusually small group of students. However, we have been used to working with smaller groups during the pandemic and the weekend was very successful. The students were new to painting and to acrylic paints so this was […]
“Good introduction to a variety of techniques – for novices a good way to get rid of fear. Eileen W I always enjoy teaching this popular course. Supporting students and having the opportunity to lay down solid foundations for students looking to develop and improve their creative skills is an honour and a privilege. I […]
It has more than met my expectations. {my course highlights were] feeling freed up from ‘shoulds’ and ‘not good enough’.” Hazel B What a fabulously creative and inspiring way to start the New Year and not only that – every Monday morning for 10 weeks with a good dose of art to inspire. It was […]
“I’ve gained basic understanding of art elements. It was more informative than I had expected.” Kasia C A wonderful 6 weeks teaching and supporting a lovely group of students. Everyone offered support to each other and great friendships developed over the course. The course offers important insights into the Art Elements of line, tone, colour, […]
“Definitely recommend. There has been so much to think about and definite inspiration and starting points.” Lucie D I love teaching this course as it is based on the book ‘The Creative Eye’ by Heather Spears – a book that has had a profound influence on my thinking and approach to drawing. The exercises and […]
