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 […]
“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 […]
“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 […]
“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 […]
“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 […]
“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 […]
“Exceeded my expectations. I was nervous before but I really relaxed from the beginning.” Paul C I enjoyed teaching this wonderful group of students who showed such determination to make the most of the teaching and try out all the new approachess to drawing and all the different materials and techniques I introduced to them. […]
“Great experience! Learned a lot about drawing. Its amazing.” Limo H Great to be back in the studio again for the start of what hopes to be a wonderful new year. Really happy to have a full studio again interacting with students and to watch the group dynamics and friendships develop over the weekend. The […]
“It met my expectations completely. Did what it said on the tin. A huge amount was covered in 2 days.” Alice H A very enjoyable weekend with a group of enthusiastic students who were willing to give everything a go and weren’t shy to try it out and see what happens. Great studio atmosphere created […]
“A strong focus on technique so you can then work on that later to improve longer term as well.” Craig M A small group of students braved the wonderful mild early autumn weather and enjoyed a day and half of drawing outdoors around Ancoats. We enjoyed the atmosphere of sketching outdoors on Saturday afternoon, while […]
I’ve learnt loads but I think the most important bit for me was measurement! My drawing will certainly improve now I have this technique! Anna P It was wonderful being back in the studio teaching, after our summer break. A wonderful group of students who were so excited about learning both the technical drawing techniques […]
I gained more confidence over the 2 days and feel inspired to keep going! Helene E I always enjoy teaching the beginners course. It’s my chance to ensure every student receives a solid grounding in all the basics of drawing and painting and leaves enthused through feeling confident in using the drawing techniques to […]
” Was absolutely great-thoughtfully put together to build on each session to the final piece.” Sarah K What a fabulous time was had exploring monochrome drawings! There is something magical working in just black and white with no distraction from colour. Students enjoyed a challenging and fun weekend using pencil, graphite and charcoal to create […]
“It was an amazing experience. I have learnt so much.” Mara C It was wonderful to be outside drawing again. We always meet such colourful characters when drawing outside, which is one of the features of urban sketching! For those of you not quite confident enough in your sketching skills to put up with the […]
