“Really nice pace, supportive, friendly especially for a real beginner.” Katy M Great to be back teaching the absolute-beginners course. So much potential in the studio – I just love teaching this course guiding and supporting those new to art in the basics of drawing and using a variety of different materials. Their enthusiasm for […]
“Great intro to urban sketching. Learned loads and lots of practice with composing pictures, measuring, shading and using watercolours. Darren B A fabulous weekend for drawing outdoors on location – spectacular Manchester weather meant we were able to make the most of outdoor sketching in the heart of historical Ancoats surrounded by historical buildings and […]
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 […]
“Fantastic experience. I learnt more than I would ever expect.” Oscar L We enjoyed wonderful weather this autumn so were able to get out and about around Ancoats and visit 3 different venues over the weekend. We enjoyed a good mix of students with different experiences and interests on this course which was great. I […]
“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 […]
