We don't want to boast (too much!) but we have been told we are the best art course. We do have TEN secret weapons(!)
1. Caroline(!) Your Master painter and Tutor 2. All your quality Professional materials provided (Students have said using the best Professional paints and brushes we supply makes such a difference. Most sudents have never used such quality)
3. A course designed EXCLUSIVELY to give you the best content and teaching click 4. A Professional Art Studio in a Grade II Listed building, located in an outstanding conservation area click
5. Complete Professionalism & experience, 6. Outstanding testimonials - click 7. Lovely friendly staff who do their utmost to make your time in the Studio the very best!
8. Non Prescriptive courses (we don't tell you to sit in front of something and paint it but teaching and guidance is given at ALL times. Plus emphasis on developing YOUR Style) click 9. Specially written tuition manuals to take away 10. After Service: a) Help by email. Ask Caroline any question and she will reply within 12-24 hours. She gets lots of emails from students who have attended the courses - asking her how to improve the painting. What first colour wash. How they can 'simplify' a scene etc.
& b) You can come into the Studio and use the space and materials anytime you want to.
WE WANT TO BRING OUT THE ARTIST IN YOU!
WE ARE DIFFERENT ! WE ARE A PROFESSIONAL AND VERY SUCCESSFUL ART STUDIO AND WE TEACH YOU A THOROUGHLY PROFESSIONAL GROUNDING TO PAINT ANYTHING!
You can use as much paint as you require. We give you LARGE canvases - up to 182cm on the Painting Weeks and up to 100x100cm on the Painting Days and Weekends. On the Painting Weeks you make your own canvases.
"I have to say - NOBODY does it better! Great environment, excellent materials,
I was like a kid in a candy shop - so relaxed but just right for learning and
Caroline is the BEST! She gave her all and her all is JUST PERFECT! Sue - August 2007
We have the best sable brushes for watercolour painting and the best brushes for acrylic painting. Plus painting knives.
You have your own area with a professional easel, painting table & designer high stool - Dr Glob - Kartell!
You have use of all the equipment; pastels, oils, acrylics, prime, pigments, mediums etc and complete freedom to explore the whole studio.
Plus the most expert tuition in all aspects of painting.
Tea, coffee, soft drinks, water and wine all day.
We don't skimp on anything! Because we want to treat you to a TOTALLY professional weekend.
(if you want to paint on a larger canvas, we can do that too, just let us know what size you want to paint - you can also make your own canvas in the size you want) We generally paint on sizes up to 90x90cm because it is convenient to fit into your car to take home - but we can courier your painting to you after completion) Obviously there is a small charge for larger canvases - over 100x100cm and courier delivery.
Tuition starts at the beginning, explaining paint. We even make acrylic, oil or watercolour paint. The use and range of brushes and palette knives. Comparisons of paints - from the cheapest to the most expensive.
*Composing a picture. *Focal points, *golden section, *tones and values, *light and shade, *using colour, *glazes & techniques through to *more advanced methods and use of *mixed media.
*Making a canvas, *priming a canvas and some *special and unique tips on guaranteeing a well composed and created painting.
Every approach is from a professional aspect. But we know it's fun, enjoyable and you learn loads!
If you are already an accomplished artist, we don't teach you to suck eggs(!) You can contribute to all of us, we'd enjoy swapping notes. It's always great to have another good artist in the group.
We also concentrate on areas you want to explore.
TUITION MANUALS ARE PROVIDED FOR YOU TO TAKE AWAY
Refreshments are available all day, (tea, coffee, wine, water, biscuits and the large boxes of sweets scattered around the studio, always get eaten!) We cater for vegetarians and any special dietary requirements.
