“Really nice pace, supportive, friendly especially for a real beginner.” Katy M Great to be back teaching the absolute-beginners course. So much potential in the studio – I just love teaching this course guiding and supporting those new to art in the basics of drawing and using a variety of different materials. Their enthusiasm for […]
“Such a well balanced creative outlet with lots of opportunity to explore materials.” Vicky F As a teacher it was fabulous having the opportunity to continue supporting the students over an extended period of time. The majority of the class group were students who started the course in January and have now completed 20 of […]
“Brilliant, learned loads. As a complete beginner I was apprehensive, but it was even better than I’d hoped.” Helen E This has been an amazing course to teach and support students to grow and develop as artists. All the students have given so much of thir enthusiasm and dedication on all the exercises and tasks […]
The materials day was exactly what I was after and I feel inspired and armed with knowledge to keep my experimentation and exploring going outside of the course.” Marli R It was great to be back in the studio after the Easter holidays with a full studio of students looking to get the foundations to […]
“I expected to learn how to draw and experience an object, but the course took it further … I learnt more than I ever expected.” Amrinda C I love teaching this course – another chance to talk about the ideas from Heather Spears’ book that inspired me so much and take a group of students […]
“Great fun, with a lot of content. Great to try out so many different ideas. Juliet C A fabulous group of students all willing to support each other and take on board my teaching – even during the few challenging bits! I enjoyed supporting everyone to put the basics of drawing into practice and explore […]
“Gave me the inspiration and confidence to continue. Exceeded my expectations.” Sandra R A great way to begin the year! Fabulous students looking to learn the basics of drawing and painting and ensure they learn the important stuff that will help them develop and improve. A great group of students, the atmosphere in the studio was so […]
“Very enjoyable though challenging at times. Hadn’t realised it would be so radical.” Debbie R A wonderful summer course with early evening sunshine streaming through the windows – always makes such a difference. I thoroughly enjoyed teaching this course with the studio full of students yearning to find a new approach to drawing and perception. […]
“I feel that my way of being in relation to art has monumentally changed from my experience on this course.” Hazel B It was wonderful to be joined by 7 students on this Self-expression course – the final section of the year-long Art + Creativity course. Some students had completed the whole course in a single […]
“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 […]
“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 […]
“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 […]
“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 […]
