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Jean

Very friendly & welcoming group, all levels of painters & newcomers. Warm, inviting tutor that was very open to questions & went at a steady pace. All materials provided, plus drinks & biscuits. Tutor is very encouraging & gives tips & hints on your style & use of colour. Our project didn’t use any + more

Alison Lane

I brought my daughter to watercolour for her birthday, loved the different techniques. See you in August

Caroline Goulding

Really enjoyed it, as someone who was told by their art teacher they had no artistic ability, it was refreshing to be taught and shown how to create something beautiful. Really enjoyed it. Thank you so much.

Tina Dudley

Tara showed us some new techniques this evening and helped us product a fab piece of art. All three of us (the beginner, the intermediate and the pro) really enjoyed our evening and came away with something we are proud of. Thank you Tara!

Andrea

Nice and friendly relaxed atmosphere. Learnt how to water colour a bluebell wood. Nice techniques shown.

Pauline

We painted a kingfisher in watercolour. It was a really enjoyable evening. Very relaxing. We learned a lot. The host was very informative, explaining everything as we went along, encouraging and very helpful. Completely enjoyed the evening and looking forward to going again in the future.

Tracy Shelton

Brilliant class as always painting a Kingfisher. Used a different technique which keeps the classes fresh and interesting. Highly recommend Tara's classes for a relaxed learning environment.

Dave Blewer

First time painting and I walked away with a recognisable image of a Kingfisher. Did not expect it, very good teacher.

Tracey Shelton

This week we painted a wolf and Tara showed us a new technique for use on backgrounds. I love the way Tara tries to keep things fresh and interesting. Tara demonstrates endless patience and is always very encouraging toward my granddaughter who finds things challenging at times. Because of Tara's relaxed + more

Lorraine Kirk

Brilliant class. Step by step instructions help you get the most out of each session. Fun and inclusive whether you are going on your own or as a group. New topic each month. Looking forward to our next class with Tara.

Sue Barringham

Really loved this event. It was so mindful and Tara is such a positive energy ️️️

Sarah Daniels

I am absolutely not confident with watercolour and this was my first hodgepodge class. Im happy with what i created. Thanks Tara

Jo-Anne Wilson

Great evening again with Tara at Pleasley Pit room. Lovely friendly atmosphere, great opportunity to be self creative around the Robin design and introduction to Salt technique.

Jan Margaret

Very enjoyable class, welcoming, informative, relaxing and satisfying.

Mary Barks

Lovely class as always with great instruction from Tara. A very friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Looking forward to February 2026.

Tracy Shelton

I've been to a few of Taras classes now and thoroughly enjoyed them all. I've also recently taken my 13 year old granddaughter who Tara made welcome from the outset and has been very encouraging toward. She always knows what to say if you're a little unsure and this is really helping my granddaughter + more

Mary Barks

Great class as always. Easy to follow instructions and all paints etc supplied by Tara. Really enjoyed creating my Raven with pumpkins picture.

Kathryn Jones

A very relaxed and informative evening, really enjoyed learning watercolour. The tutor was helpful, and gave good demonstrations plus came around and offered advise etc Would definitely recommend!

Ros

I enjoyed another relaxing well led class painting a puffin. The venue and materials provided are perfect. Thank you Tara

Tina

Had another amazing session this evening. Everything you could need is provided, along with friendly, easy to follow guidance. Would recommend to anyone wanting to try water paints, there is a wide age range and skill set at each session and everyone leaves with something they can be proud of. Have + more

Janice Rock

The class was relaxed, Tara was very friendly and welcoming. All materials were provided and it was very well organised. The class was easy to follow on a screen and well taught. Tara was very encouraging and supportive. It was a lovely relaxing class and we came away with a finished painting, and look + more

Mike Smith

Lovely class again, great subject with everything provided to create the work, lots of advice and help from Tara, would recommend this class

Sara Dean

Really enjoyed a puffin in watercolour this evening, thank you. I am definitely going to book the robin class in December and I am looking forward to it already.

Ros Rimmer

I enjoyed another relaxing and well led watercolour class painting a mouse. Tara is a friendly encouraging teacher.

Alison Faulkner

I enjoyed painting the mouse - Tara goes through clearly step by step so everyone can follow.

Gail Riley

Great lesson really enjoyed last nights class Thank you

Elaine James

I stepped out of my comfort zone and went to my first water colour class. The teacher gave a warm greeting and guided us through the steps of painting a mouse on a branch of blackberries. She was very approachable and encouraging, which is good for a novice like me because you felt comfortable asking + more

Tracy Shelton

Had another great session at Tara's watercolour class. Tara is always so positive and encouraging. Again clear concise instruction and superb quality equipment. Would highly recommend these classes for anyone, especially those who are a little under confident. Tracy Shelton

Emily

We did owl watercolour and it was really fun! It was really helpful and I developed my skills a lot. I really liked that all the things you needed are provided and how relaxing it is!

Tracey Mitchell

The class was well led and easy to follow. Each step was clearly explained so even a complete novice like myself could participate easily. Help was also readily on hand for tips and advice when things went a little awry :-) A very enjoyable and relaxing experience.

Ros Rimmer

Having not picked up a paint brush since being at school, I fulfilled a retirement plan and started painting again yesterday evening at Tara’s class. I have also been inspired recently by friends who have taken up painting. I entered the class with some trepidation and left with a completed owl picture + more

Mary Barks

Fantastic class with great tuition and guidance from Tara. Really enjoyed creating my owl and seeing the great variety of interpretations in class. Thank you

Lorraine Kirk

This was my second class with Tara. This time we painted an owl. High quality materials were provided and step by step instruction given. Very easy to follow along and we were all encouraged to put our own interpretation on the picture. All turned out different but all were equally good. If you haven't + more

Alison Faulkner

I loved painting my owl this evening, we went through step by step and it was really clear and easy to follow but also allowed flexibility for everyone to interpret in their own way.

Mary Barks

A lovely evening spent trying to improve my techniques drawing and painting a fox with helpful instruction and praise from our tutor. Very enjoyable thank you

Mike Smith

Another great class, love learning new techniques and the salt technique we used really created a great look, loads of help and advice from Tara again, I think everyone loved the fox and had a great time, would recommend these classes to anyone

Tracy

Again a very relaxed and enjoyable class. I like the way Tara asks what it is with your work that you're not happy with and then shows you how you can achieve what you were aiming for in a clear concise way, therefore encouraging individuals own style.

Robert Earlie

Very encouraging teacher, Friendly atmosphere, Would like to attend one in Derbyshire.

Charlotte Dudman

Something different to do with a friend for the evening. We both really enjoyed. It's very step by step for beginners and one to one help is offered for anyone struggling if they would like it.

Teresa Harris

I loved the class once again, I've been to all your classes up to now. You are such a good teacher and you have made me love watercolour painting. Thank you so much Teresa H

Mike Smith

Another great class, Tara was brilliant and knowing my sister had sight issues she had prepared a line drawing for her to help her out when we started the class, it was a lovely caring thought and much appreciated. I would heartily recommend Tara and her classes ️

Jo-Anne Wilson

A great class, so relaxed and enjoyable. Tara made everyone feel welcome and we, as total beginners created a lovely painting to take home. The class was structured really well with guidance and support, in person help and on screen live step by step illustration. And a selection of biscuits with tea and coffee.

Arlene Honeyman

We had an excellent evening and came away very pleased with our creations. A talented warm and kind teacher. Thank you

Sharon Odonnell

Something new to try, great evening really friendly tutor, relaxed atmosphere. Will definitely be returning!!

Michaela Jayne Fradley

Throughly enjoyable evening. This was my first watercolor class and our teacher was so helpful and patient, cannot wait for the next one. Thank you

Tracy Shelton

Once again an excellent session. I found the subject more difficult but Tara is very encouraging and I went away from the session feeling more positive about my finished piece. The class size allows Tara to give everyone the help they need. Would highly recommend this class. Tracy Shelton

Mary Barks

Very interesting class with great instruction. Looking forward to the next one. Thank you

Amanda Marsden

Excellent class, well laid out with all materials provided. Friendly and informative, made learning a new skill very enjoyable. Look forward to booking again soon.

Mike Smith

Taras class was fabulous, it was my first experience as a total novice with water colour and I really enjoyed it, everything required was supplied to paint a badger and Tara was so helpful and kind, she explained everything step by step and nothing was a problem for her. I took my sister and her husband + more

Lorraine Kirk

Absolutely excellent water colour class. We were taken step by step through the process of painting a badger whilst also being encouraged to embrace our own styles so no two badger paintings were identical. Lots of support given and as a result we all had good paintings to take home. I will definitely be booking another class.