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ClassBento money-back guarantee
Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at £500. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
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arrow_right_alt arrow_downward- Anatomy – get to grips with the basic proportions and structure of the human body.
- Perspective – learn how to create depth, distance and believable space on the page.
- Colour theory – discover how colours work together and how to mix harmonious palettes.
- Introduction to watercolour – explore the medium through simple sampling exercises and essential techniques.
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- A relaxed, friendly, and supportive learning environment.
- Step-by-step tuition from an experienced art tutor.
- A solid introduction to one foundation topic.
- Individual guidance throughout the session.
- All art materials provided.
- Your completed artwork or practice sheets to take home.
- Tea, coffee, and refreshments.
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Recent reviews of Art Friends: Drawing Workshop for Complete Beginners
- 5/5 from Jill, attended Sep 2026: Diana is a great teacher The lessons are fab I’ve learnt so much and looking forward to learning more next term
- 5/5 from Carole Walford, attended Sep 2026: Great to get a refresher on the basics and learn a few new techniques. Diana explained things and took time to demonstrate, and helped as we went along. Small class all friendly Learning more about reflections and where and how to place them, and how to use wax relief which l have not done before
- 5/5 from Lorraine Moore, attended Sep 2026: Great lesson. I wanted a basic lesson in watercolour to learn different techniques etc. and Di was very patient and supportive in teaching the class. I learnt a lot and will be joining more of her classes in the future.
- 5/5 from Denese Blackmore, attended Sep 2026: Colour workshop Understanding and making a colour wheel. Brilliant tutor in a friendly atmosphere and it eas great to learn about the colour wheel and how many colours and hues can be made with just three primary colours
- 5/5 from Sara Wilson, attended Sep 2026: Great morning - learnt alot about colour and colour harmony in a relaxed, informative and friendly atmosphere. Everything provided. Will be back next week.
- 4/5 from Julie Wills, attended Sep 2026: I enjoyed the class Colour Theory & Harmony. I learnt a lot about how to use primary colours and mixing the colours. Also I learnt about the colour wheel and how to paint with pastels. Diana gives very good instructions. It was a good friendly class and a great atmosphere. As a complete beginner I did feel a little rushed. After following the tutorial first then sitting down I kept running out of paint or cleaning the palette or water and got behind and then forgetting what to do.
- 5/5 from Joanna Matthews-Mayfield, attended Aug 2026: Perspective class: Loved it! Great tuition to understand how to draw with perspective and when you would expect to use it. Thank you Diana x
- 5/5 from Denese Blackmore, attended Aug 2026: I attended the perspective class as I was really struggling with the concept. Diana was so helpful and it’s a great space to learn in with a relaxed friendly atmosphere.
- 5/5 from Jill Hammond, attended Aug 2026: Great class. Everyone friendly. Diana is a great teacher. Look forward to my class every week
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Hi, I’m Diana Johnson, a professional fine artist and experienced art tutor specialising in various mediums, including watercolour, acrylic, pencil, and oil pastels; and even oil painting for those willing to commit to multiple sessions. Over the years, I’ve taught hundreds of students, and my workshops are designed for all skill levels. I especially love working with beginners, many of whom have never picked up a paintbrush before. Seeing their excitement and pride in their own creations after just a class or two is what makes teaching so rewarding for me :)
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