Watercolour Painting Class

Recent reviews of Watercolour Painting Class

• 5/5 from Helen Fearn, attended Sep 2026: Tara really tested us this week with the lion, but it was great to learn née techniques with different mediums. Theres still a bit of work to do on my lion but luv it
• 5/5 from Deb Nuttall, attended Sep 2026: My first time at this class, I loved it. So therapeutic. Tara was fantastic at explaining the different paint mixing techniques, brush strokes and how to build up different layers. She was so supportive and encouraging too. A lovely treat for myself to quieten the mind and learn something new. Can't wait for the next one. Thank you Tara
• 5/5 from Alison Lane, attended Sep 2026: Always a good class struggled a bit but still enjoyed it. Thank you tara x
• 5/5 from Helen Fearn, attended Aug 2026: Loved the giraffe watercolour workshop, this was only my 2nd in person workshop with Tara and it was very good. Tara is a great tutor and everyone’s work was perfect, she can turn anyone into an artist ️
• 5/5 from Tracey Stonehouse, attended Aug 2026: Lovely group. Nice location. Very laid back. You really don’t have to be an artist to enjoy
• 5/5 from Tracy Ellen Johnson, attended Aug 2026: First class in both ways, first watercolour class and first class rating. Lovely people warm welcome. Tara was instructive and positive, giving everyone in the class encouragement and helpful advice. Class seemed full hope I can get in on the next class. Thank you Tara. - Tracy Johnson.
• 5/5 from Ellen, attended Aug 2026: Can't fault the evening. Tuition was very easy to follow, loved it was step by step with lots of useful tips too. I haven't painted in watercolour for years, and its good to learn new techniques. So pleased with my results. Thank you a
• 5/5 from Ros Rimmer, attended Aug 2026: Another well led class painting a giraffe in monochrome, as usual Tara was supportive and encouraging in a friendly environment.
• 5/5 from Eleanor Hurt, attended Aug 2026: Tara is an amazing teacher!! She does everything in easy to follow steps. Myself and my sister had never done anything like this before but thought it was easy to follow and fun! We left with paintings we're very proud of! Tara is an amazing teacher, she was very calm, patience and helpful. She came around and gave 1-1 help, which was very appreciated The rest of the class attendees were great too, they were supportive of eachother and complimented each others work, so a really good environment. Thank you very much Tara! We loved it
• 5/5 from Caroline Goulding, attended Aug 2026: Absolutely fantastic really enjoyed my class Tara is so helpful and her tuition is first class.
• 5/5 from Alison Lane, attended Jun 2026: I brought my daughter to watercolour for her birthday, loved the different techniques. See you in August
• 5/5 from Andrea, attended Jun 2026: Nice and friendly relaxed atmosphere. Learnt how to water colour a bluebell wood. Nice techniques shown.
• 5/5 from Caroline Goulding, attended Jun 2026: 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.
• 5/5 from Tina Dudley, attended Jun 2026: 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!
• 5/5 from Jean, attended Jun 2026: 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 drawing as such and was all done with masking tape & brush strokes. I have never used watercolour before & felt I managed a passable picture. The fox was traced from a projected image, then filled in with ink. I have already booked on the next class.
• 5/5 from Tracy Shelton, attended May 2026: 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.
• 5/5 from Dave Blewer, attended May 2026: First time painting and I walked away with a recognisable image of a Kingfisher. Did not expect it, very good teacher.
• 5/5 from Pauline, attended May 2026: 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.
• 5/5 from Sarah Daniels, attended Feb 2026: I am absolutely not confident with watercolour and this was my first hodgepodge class. Im happy with what i created. Thanks Tara
• 5/5 from Tracey Shelton, attended Feb 2026: 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 and friendly approach my granddaughter is thoroughly enjoying the classes and as not given up after a couple of sessions as I had expected her to. Thank you Tara for another great class. Tracy and Melody
• 5/5 from Lorraine Kirk, attended Feb 2026: 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.
• 5/5 from Sue Barringham, attended Feb 2026: Really loved this event. It was so mindful and Tara is such a positive energy ️️️
• 5/5 from Jo-Anne Wilson, attended Dec 2025: 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.
• 5/5 from Jan Margaret, attended Dec 2025: Very enjoyable class, welcoming, informative, relaxing and satisfying.
• 5/5 from Mary Barks, attended Dec 2025: Lovely class as always with great instruction from Tara. A very friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Looking forward to February 2026.
• 5/5 from Tracy Shelton, attended Oct 2025: 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 enjoy the classes. I thought she would give up after trying it once but she has been keen to keep going. Thank you once again Tara for a fab class Tracy S.
• 5/5 from Mary Barks, attended Oct 2025: Great class as always. Easy to follow instructions and all paints etc supplied by Tara. Really enjoyed creating my Raven with pumpkins picture.
• 5/5 from Kathryn Jones, attended Oct 2025: 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!
• 5/5 from Tina, attended Sep 2025: 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 included photos of our Puffins, completed by my daughter, my mother and myself :)
• 5/5 from Ros, attended Sep 2025: I enjoyed another relaxing well led class painting a puffin. The venue and materials provided are perfect. Thank you Tara
• 5/5 from Janice Rock, attended Sep 2025: 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 forward to attending further classes
• 5/5 from Mike Smith, attended Sep 2025: Lovely class again, great subject with everything provided to create the work, lots of advice and help from Tara, would recommend this class
• 5/5 from Sara Dean, attended Sep 2025: 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.
• 5/5 from Elaine James, attended Aug 2025: 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 questions and help when needed. I look forward to having another go.
• 5/5 from Ros Rimmer, attended Aug 2025: I enjoyed another relaxing and well led watercolour class painting a mouse. Tara is a friendly encouraging teacher.
• 5/5 from Alison Faulkner, attended Aug 2025: I enjoyed painting the mouse - Tara goes through clearly step by step so everyone can follow.
• 5/5 from Gail Riley, attended Aug 2025: Great lesson really enjoyed last nights class Thank you
• 5/5 from Emily, attended Jul 2025: 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!
• 5/5 from Tracy Shelton, attended Jul 2025: 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
• 5/5 from Tracey Mitchell, attended Jul 2025: 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.
• 5/5 from Ros Rimmer, attended Jul 2025: 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 achieved with Tara’s patience and excellent teaching skills. I thoroughly enjoyed the class it was a friendly and relaxed atmosphere and I have booked for next time. Thank you
• 5/5 from Mary Barks, attended Jul 2025: 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
• 5/5 from Lorraine Kirk, attended Jul 2025: 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 been to one of Tara's classes you are really missing out. Thoroughly recommend these classes and can't wait for my next one.
• 5/5 from Alison Faulkner, attended Jul 2025: 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.
• 5/5 from Mary Barks, attended Jun 2025: 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
• 5/5 from Mike Smith, attended Jun 2025: 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
• 5/5 from Tracy, attended Jun 2025: 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.
• 5/5 from Teresa Harris, attended May 2025: 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
• 5/5 from Tracy Shelton, attended May 2025: 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
• 5/5 from Mary Barks, attended May 2025: Very interesting class with great instruction. Looking forward to the next one. Thank you