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 […]
“Definitely recommend. There has been so much to think about and definite inspiration and starting points.” Lucie D I love teaching this course as it is based on the book ‘The Creative Eye’ by Heather Spears – a book that has had a profound influence on my thinking and approach to drawing. The exercises and […]
I wanted to ‘learn to draw’ but that was completely turned on it’s head. Instead I have learnt to see.” Joanne G It’s always inspiring to meet a new group of students and guide them to a new way of thinking and approach to drawing. The course is both about reframing students’ attitudes to what […]
“A very rich and comprehensive learning. Teaching style is encouraging and paced. At whatever level you are at there is much to learn as much from one another as from Brian” Nicky O I thoroughly enjoyed teaching and supporting my group of students over the 10 weeks of this Material Techniques course. I was […]
“The right amount of structure and freedom to move forward making pictures.” Kathryn F The Art + Creativity course was a delight to teach this term. We focused on Drawing skills and it was wonderful that everyone managed to find that bit of extra time at home each week to continue working on the projects […]
“Very thought provoking – will use the tools I have learnt in future projects.” Christopher P Always an amazing course to teach. Heather Spears’ book The Creative Eye, on which this course is based, is such a treasure trove of information and valuable information about perception, creativity and drawing. I learn more myself every time […]
“Challenging preconceived ideas and ways of looking at objects and ideas. Steve J One of the first courses I taught after resuming once Covid-19 lockdown restrictions had ben lifted. It was great to be back teaching in my studio again. I know students were thrilled to be back learning and being creative within a supportive […]
“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 have learnt to ‘free up’ my brain and experiment, but in a directed/focused way Caroline I The Experimental drawing course resulted in an exciting weekend of experimentation, open mindedness, fun and drawings full of self expression. Our exploration of non-representational mark-making was embraced by a studio full of students with a willingness to let […]
“I had fun” Amy J What better way to sum up the Youth-teenage Sunday art class this week than by Amy’s statement above. Students turned their attention to a classic A-level art project this week. At some point in everyone’s art education there is a need to slice vegetables in half and draw the fascinating […]
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 drawing: introduction What a fabulous course this was to teach this weekend – with a full studio of enthusiastic students from a wide variety of backgrounds and ages, we all shared our experiences and stories which made the weekend that much richer and interesting. It’s what I love about teaching adults – everyone has […]
Begin to draw + paint Last weekend I taught the first course for 2018 – and thoroughly enjoyed getting back into the studio to teach. Ten enthusiastic beginners greeted me for the start of the Begin to draw + paint course. We all worked hard throughout the weekend – and enjoyed ourselves along the way. […]
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 […]
