“Well explained history of the artist followed by plenty of time for creating our work.” Richard J The 3rd in my annual series of 3 workshops about key Modern artists of the early 20th century. I love teaching these single session workshops as they are a mix of art theory and practical painting projects. I […]
“Challenged my traditional expectations of drawing a 3D item.” Mariam B The first in my series of Modern Master artists who led the way in Modern art around the turn of the 19th century. Cezanne is the first evening workshop that looks at what developments he heralded in art, how his work influenced artists after […]
“Helpful because you learn what you like and don’t like – it’s experienced.” Sam F The first Autumn course for absolute beginners was a joy to teach as usual. Students were so pleased to be back in a creative space after so long at home due to Covid. The students all had a wonderful time […]
“Thoroughly enjoyable 2.5 hours” Rob L My first autumn workshop after the summer holidays. With people just getting back into the swing of things with new Covid restrictions in place we had just a couple of students attending this workshop. However it did not stop us from having a wonderful creative experience in the studio. […]
“Exactly what you need to start a fabulous new venture – go for it!!” Karen C I’m a bit late posting this after the Art Elements course in February 2020 because Covid-19 came along and changed the world!! Little did I know this was to be one of the last courses I was to teach […]
Good course explains the basics in a short time” Roy N I had a very enjoyable weekend working with this smaller group of students than usual due to Covid-19 restrictions. It did mean I was able to offer more 1:1 support where needed, but honestly the group did fabulously well anyway. Roy considered the course […]
“It was excellent – a brilliant two days.” Jane S A very enjoyable weekend encouraging students to embrace experimentation, playfulness and to keep asking the question ‘what if?’ This is the best way to keep mixed media painting alive and fresh and discover new and exciting things to do with paint and a variety of […]
My 2nd post lockdown workshop took place on Tuesday evening. Again, it has to be said just how enjoyable it is being back in the studio talking about the subject I love the most – art! The Matisse workshop is part of a series of 3 short evening workshops that balances a bit of art […]
Finally, after 4 months of Cornavirus lockdown I was allowed to hold courses again. With much reduced class sizes (just 5 students max) and loads of mitigations in place to reduce risk as much as possible the Begin to draw + paint course was the first course held to mark the unlocking of lockdown. It […]
“Well structured, informative and fun.” Deborah L I taught another very enjoyable Begin to draw + paint course. The group of students got off to a fab start, introducing themselves, chatting and getting to know each other – creating a real buzz of new friendships and anticipation in the studio. As Laurence said after the […]
“Encourages creativity and challenges. Supportive. Inspirational.” Jo Loved spending the weekend in a dynamic creative studio teaching a group of students the fundamentals of Abstract Art. Student Sue sums up the spirit in the studio when she describes the course as “a joy and one which takes you through the process of starting with inspiration […]
I loved drawing as a teenager and this will encourage me and has given me the confidence to start again.” Jo W 2020 got off to a flying start with the Begin to draw and paint course. It was great to have a full studio of students eager to learn, discover, develop skills, and seek […]
I have learnt to ‘free up’ my brain and experiment, but in a directed/focused way Caroline I The Expressive mark-making course resulted in an exciting weekend of experimentation, open mindedness, fun and drawings full of self expression. Our exploration of non-representational mark-making was embraced by a studio full of students with a willingness to let […]
“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 […]
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 […]
