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 […]
What is ‘context’ or ‘contextualisation’ and why is it important for you as an artist. Recently I have been thinking about ‘Context’ – it’s crept into my conversations with people when they have been asking me for advice about their drawings and paintings. So I thought I’d share some thoughts with you. It’s a word […]
“It makes you think in a different way about drawing.” Vicky P It was a joy teaching the Essential Drawing Foundations course as it always allows me to revisit the inspirational teachings of Heather Spears, in this course that I have adapted from her book The Creative Eye. When I read her book in 2011 […]
“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 […]
“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 […]
I would recommend this class because it’s: “proper art, not like school” Emily G Another wonderful art class led by our fantastic tutor Tracy. She did a fab job of inspiring our 8 students ranging in age from year 7 to year 11. Tracy always finds a way of engaging all students in the projects […]
The Youth class had a new teacher from today and judging from the student comments when I met them after the lesson, and the work they produced – she went down a treat! So well done to Tracy for making such a good impression. I’m sure the students will be back again to learn from […]
Another well attended art class for young people and teenagers. They got up to loads of fun experimental drawing exercises – mainly using ink and creative tools for mark-making this sessions. Each sessions is fun, engaging with time to learn and enjoy making art. Emily thought the class was “Fun, educating and happy”. Read further […]
We enjoyed another fabulous weekend teaching the Creative drawing: introduction course to a group of 7 very creative and passionate students from a very diverse background of experiences. Kate thought that the course was an “excellent course for all abilities, takes you on a journey where you end up discovering you can do more than […]
“Gives one a lot of confidence to draw… you can see a difference in your own skill” Radhika M Enjoyed another wonderful weekend with 6 students on the urban sketching course. The weather held out well enough for us to get a lot of time outdoors drawing the local buildings around Ancoats. Bev thought the […]
Contemporary still life course diary 19-20 May 2018 We enjoyed a wonderful sunshine filled studio this weekend when a lovely group of students joined me in the studio to learn how to re-think still life drawing on the Contemporary still life course. Ability levels ranged from beginner to intermediate which brought a great mix of […]
Begin to draw + paint course diary The Begin to draw + paint weekend course last week was once again fully booked. It was a lovely group of students to teach who all got along well and supported each other in their learning. Lizzie considered the course to be “Amazing – awesome – informative – detailed.” […]
3 word summary: “Experience, interesting, improving” Leonie I was happy to see the very first Sunday art class for children and teenagers begin on 18 March 2018. We had been working really hard to get all the foundations prepared in time, so were a little taken aback when Greater Manchester found itself amidst one of […]
We started this 6 session course late in January on a Monday evening. The studio was full with 10 excited students willing to take the plunge and go beyond their comfort zones to improve their drawing and understanding of being creative. The course presents ideas about creativity and perception to make students question why they […]
