“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 […]
“Very Helpful + interesting – a good beginners guide.” Dayna R We’re back after a long break due to Covid!! What an absolute joy it was to be teaching again in my studio, supporting and guiding students. Teaching the Begin to draw + paint course is always a pleasure and this course was extra special. […]
“I really enjoyed beginning to learn a new skill. It was such fun!” Mark H I had to deliver this course is 2 halves due to Covid disruption, local Tier restrictions, etc – but we got there in the end and no students lost out, due to Covid, on attending all the sessions. But still, […]
“I now want to draw buildings all the time, when previously I avoided them at all costs!” Heather M What a wonderful weekend sketching our urban environment on my Cityscapes: urban sketching course! The weather was extremely kind to us, so in contrast to the summer course, we drew outside on site, for almost the […]
“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 […]
“Covid-19 safety and Creativity combined!! What more could we ask for? Sue M Urban sketching in August sounds wonderful – sitting outdoors in the summer sunshine drawing our surroundings. Sadly that did not happen much during our summer urban sketching weekend course. The weather was awful! We managed to get outdoors for about 1 hour […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
