What our Students Say
Be inspired – hear straight from our students about their creative experiences at
St Ives School of Painting.
After every course we ask students for their feedback and if we are not getting it right we take action. We are consistently rated as good or excellent by 99% of our students each year with nearly 2/3 being recommendations or repeat visitors. Have a browse of some their comments.
Brilliant tuition and demonstration from Gary, well done for using this new way of communicating artistic learning and enjoyment.
From Sketch to Painting – Portraiture
So much food for thought and further experiments with oil paint. My mind is full of shapes, lines, colours and textures. Fully immersed in St Ives School of Painting and Ben Nicholson.
The Art of Keeping it Simple
29/10/2018
A very stress free weekend.
24/02/2018
Jill was wonderful- so supportive, so enthusiastic and incredibly generous with her knowledge – which is extensive!
Hearts and Minds: Colour Theory in Practice
12/10/2020
It actually exceeded my expectations. I hoped that I would learn about painting seascapes (which I did) but I also felt that my practice as an artist and painter was revitalised by the course and, in particular, by Gary the tutor.
01/10/2018
The course adverts really don’t get across the inspirational elements of the experience. It reawakens the artist in everyone.
02/09/2019
Absolutely love the way the course is designed and taught. Very encouraging, compassionate and multifaceted experience, and most definitely coming back! Thank you for your support, light energy and smiles.
Expressive Watercolour Landscape
26/11/2018
It was really interesting to see how Gary linked his preliminary sketches with painting. I feel I have learned a lot and look forward to ‘attending’ more demonstrations.
From Sketch to Painting – Portraiture
17.10.2020
A great course and great value for money. I really liked the fact that it was a packed 2 days and I really learnt a lot and had so much fun. Will be back!!
Expressive Watercolour Landscape
16/11/2019
Very gentle class, helpful tutor, good teaching progression. Delightful environment, will come again.
28/08/2018
Just the course I needed to give me confidence to start drawing. Taught enthusiastically with interesting references to the St Ives artists and their legacy.
Developing Drawing Skills
16/06/2018
I liked the group. I also liked the town, the centre d’arte, and as always Liz is a very intuitive, stimulating tutor. Very well researched course that was constructive as well as being fun.
Spirit of Tuscany
09/09/2019
I loved the multi faceted approach and Liz’s ability to react to individual needs and approaches. I loved the way that she highlighted a range of artists and also how she directed our gaze to each other’s work as potential for ideas. My understanding of the whole artistic process really improved and I feel more able to respond in a deeper way to mine and others work. Incredible experience.
St Ives Harbour and Town
16/07/2018
Greg gently pushed me into attempting things I would probably never try otherwise
Oil Painting for Beginners
2019
Loved this morning’s workshop! Model Kerry was brilliant with the poses!
Saturday Life Live – Inspired by Gustav Klimt
I found the course inspiring and immensely enjoyable!! Liz was so supportive and encouraging, calming nerves and nurturing our creativity.
If you want a course with excellent tuition, a well planned fast moving course – choose this one! It’s the best course I’ve been on. I’ve learnt so much in four days. Thank you Kerry and Marion.
Pushing the Boundaries
02/07/2018
I cannot believe how much I have learnt on this course. Watercolours are so versatile and I cant wait to explore this further. Thank you so much Hilary!
Getting Started with Watercolour
18/02/2019
I’ve really loved watching and doing the watercolour practice sessions with Hilary over the last 4 sessions. I’ve watched again several times via the recordings which was so helpful when practicing at a slower pace. Thanks so much for running these.
Studio Practice Session on Watercolour Fundamentals – Tone and Wash
19.10.2020
I learned so much from this course – Gary is everything I want from a tutor. He demonstrates and inspires, then leaves me to develop. Super tips on colour mixing and technique. Loved it!
The Figure and Expression
04/01/2019
‘I can honestly say that it was one of the best presentations I have ever seen, either live or online. Jill knew her subject intimately and was so well -prepared and so brilliant in her demonstrations.
Her love for colour and complicated colour theory shone through her talk and the depth of her knowledge was obvious but presented in an interesting and easily assimilated way’
Hearts and Minds: Colour Theory in Practice
Feb 2021
A great course. Very useful. Packed with good tips and trials to progress ones work.
Ocean Light and Water
13/08/2018
I thoroughly enjoyed this three day workshop – would love to stay for another three! Hilary was relaxed, informative and inspiring and I feel invigorated to continue to develop the new skills i’ve learned.
25/06/2018
Peter gave 110%, each of us had affirming feedback and guidance, delivered with humour!
Drawing Out Your Voice (4 )
22/07/2019