“It’s a ‘must do’. I needed the kick-start for my confidence and the course was perfect for that purpose.” Phil W This course is scheduled to run after the Realistic drawing course and there cannot be a greater change to the atmosphere in the studio. From calm and focused to wildly energetic, experimental, and creative. […]
“A refreshing and laid-back weekend which has been inspiring. Gave me the tools and ideas to go and put them into practice.” Anastasija J I teach this course just twice a year so look forward to getting absorbed into abstraction with a new group of students. The group was amazing and explored the creative challenges […]
“Exceeded my expectations – I feel creatively unblocked, Thank you.” Jenny C It was a wonderful weekend embroiled with the fun, playful ambiguities of making abstract art. What I like teaching about this course is trying to give students a strong understanding of the ‘mechanics’ of how abstract art works so they can confidently go […]
“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 had a wonderful time this weekend in a studio full of students looking to take their first steps in learning how to draw and to find out about using different drawing and painting materials. Always a lovely course to teach, this weekend was no exception. The group got on really well together so a […]
Another fabulous weekend in my studio teaching drawing and mixed media – doing what I love doing with a group of students looking to learn and enjoy themselves. Can’t beat it really! Wonderful warm weather after an unprecedented heatwave but with 2 fans we managed to keep the studio cool so as not to overheat […]
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 […]
3 word summary: Unique, Fun, Relaxing Eishita We enjoyed the 2nd of our Youth-teenage art classes this weekend. After the snow last month that kept many away, the studio was quietly buzzing with anticipation from 6 eager students. Ages ranged from year 7 to year 10 students looking to learn something new and improve their […]
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 […]
Abstract Art Course diary I had been really looking forward to the Abstract Art course I taught in early March this year. As a tutor I am always looking for ways to improve my teaching and this course was a great example of how the feedback and comments students give me – help me to […]
Creative sketchbooks course I had a fabulous weekend teaching the Creative sketchbooks course. Students ranged from a complete beginner looking to learn the secrets behind what artists use a sketchbook for to another student who was preparing to go on a 3 month journey of immersion in the creative arts in Spain and Ireland and […]
Begin to draw + paint It was fab teaching this course to a full studio of students, yet again. I just love the enthusiasm and willingness to learn that everyone brings with them when they attend this course to learn to Begin to draw + paint. As Michele, a student on the course said when asked […]
Last weekend I enjoyed a fantastic weekend with a full studio radiating energy, enthusiasm and creativity. We began by exploring mark-making and delving deeper into the artistic mark-making process. Creativity, playfulness and the willingness to play were the essential ingredients this weekend. It was heartwarming that 2 students traveled from Glasgow to attend my courses. […]
Course Diary Another wonderful weekend in my studio with a group of enthusiastic students. With rain pouring outside we were happy to be in the nice warm studio focusing on learning how to draw and getting a glimpse of a wide range of drawing and painting materials on the Begin to draw and paint course […]
We started another 6 weeks of the Art Elements course last week. This course has a really interesting mix of students ranging from in age from retired, to those in their 20s – 30s working in an eclectic mix of professions, from a variety of backgrounds and nationalities – it’s what makes teaching in a […]
