Testimonials from Course Participants

  • ‘Steve has a very engaging, easy manner – very professional. I liked the way he didn’t teach by rote, but taught techniques then let you try them out in your own way. Excellent. His teaching went above and beyond. You are an awesome teacher/encourager/enabler. Well done! Thank you!’

  • ‘The second time I have attended Steve’s course and it did not disappoint. Steve is able to explain very clearly how techniques are applied.’

  • ‘The highlight was the quality of guidance and engagement. I really appreciated the careful preparation and the quality of the materials provided.’

  • ‘I am quite amazed that we produced so many paintings in such a short period of time. I have completely avoided paint in the past, but I think I now have the courage to experiment.’

  • ‘The highlights were so many new pieces of information, techniques and instruction. Thank you Steve – a great course. You went above and beyond for us!’

  • ‘Steve was fun, interesting and very helpful. The highlight was the end of day discussions, and the viewing of everyone’s work. Greatly appreciated beginning with foundation information and skills developing from there. Thank you for a great week!’

  • ‘Excellent explanations. Steve catered for all abilities. The highlight was getting the confidence to put something on the page, and seeing my work displayed on the wall. Enjoyed every minute. Exhausted now, but the best exhaustion I’ve felt in years!’

  • ‘Clear, precise instructions understood, and with good humour. The highlight was learning new and also forgotten techniques. Also open discussion, and explanation of perspective very well received. Excellent and enjoyable course. Thank you Steve.’

  • ‘Had a brilliant time. Definitely kick started my creativity, which is what I wanted.’

  • ‘The highlight was learning the joy of painting again.’

  • ‘I really appreciated the gentle, positive approach. Thank you.’

  • ‘Excellent course. The feedback at the end of each day was so beneficial.’

  • ‘I really enjoyed being “set free” to start composing my own paintings, as I hadn’t done that before.’

  • ‘The highlight was Steve – so knowledgeable, energetic and positive! My skills have improved so much!’

  • ‘A delightful experience. Fun, but serious enough to allow for real effort. Rewarding!’

  • ‘Thanks for a great, friendly “hands on” class.’

  • ‘The highlight was taking tuition at each individual participant’s pace.’

  • ‘The instructor Steve, was very caring, and informative.’

  • ‘The highlight was the detailed instruction.’

  • ‘The highlight was the happy, supportive atmosphere, encouragement and excellent advice.’

  • ‘The highlight was how much confidence I gained. Such positive vibes! Thanks so much for all your guidance, praise, and fun!’

  • ‘All brilliant. Very good tuition, loads of materials and variety each day A*!’

  • ‘Super. Enjoyed it all. Challenging but satisfying.’

  • ‘The highlight was learning new techniques, and given the opportunity to try them out and produce a lot of material.’

  • ‘The highlight was the positive way Steve critiqued my work.’

  • ‘Cheerful and patient – always willing to give advice. A great course Steve. Thank you.’

  • ‘Steve has an abundant knowledge of many techniques.’

  • ‘The class was hugely informative and supportive. The highlight was the range of techniques that enabled our development.’