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NEW COURSES FOR SPRING 2025!
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This new 1:1 course is designed to get you going creatively!
Have you ever really wanted to get a creative habit going but didn’t have the confidence or know where to start?
Sometimes we need to talk through our thoughts around our creativity, directions we are considering or just having someone alongside you while you make a start, to encourage, support and help to move you along to the next step.
I am passionate about helping you be creative, have purpose and find your ‘thing’
With this mentor programme that lasts for 3 weeks or longer if you like, you’ll wonder why you didn’t start sooner!
“I was told aged 13 to not even think about doing "O" level Art, so never picked up a pencil or paintbrush again. Now I see that was an awful thing to say to a child and so welcomed your 1:1 course that promised a 'Creativity Kickstart'' with open arms!
I am absolutely thrilled with all the techniques you've shown me, the information on materials and what 'arty' words mean. We worked side by side, so you were always there for reference and knew just what exercises to go through to ensure the best results.
I now feel confident enough to join a bigger class and am really excited about a potential new area of life on which to focus. You've given me so much - thank you!”
Helen Feb 2025
£190.00
Includes all materials and refreshments
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Create a pair of Art Brooches
Spend a morning in Jools’ studio making 2 brooches using paint and collage papers.
This fun and creative workshop promises to entertain with all materials supplied, along with refreshments and guidance all the way.
Bring a friend, treat someone to this class and get creative Plus, it’s good to get together, make art and talk.
£25.00
Includes all materials and refreshments
‘TASTER’ LESSONS
Maybe it’s hard to commit to a longer class and you just want to have a go and see what’s possible, then a ‘Taster Class’ is perfect. It can be 1-1 class or bring a friend and learn together!
Gift Idea: This makes a really lovely birthday or Christmas treat for someone who’s creative or would like to be!
I HAVE RECENTLY MERGED MY 2 & 3 HR TASTER CLASSES INTO ONE 2.5HR CLASS
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COME AND TRY A CLASS!
Paint a landscape and explore acrylic paints with Jools - all materials provided and no experience necessary!
Dates and times to suit you
2.5 hour ‘Taster’ lesson £55.00 per person
For 2 people:
£90.00
POSTPONED FOR NOW
Create a collage infused landscape painting
Week 1
We look at the design and composition of the painting we are to work on and make decisons about the colour palette to be used
Week 2
We will start to apply layers of acrylic paint to the prepared surface. We will start creating collage papers to use
Week 3
The fun part! We start using special adhesives to add the collage paper elements which will enhance the landscape
The piece will be varnished and can be collected after a few days
This is an in depth 3 week course for 3 hours a week in which you will learn SO much! Plus, it’s good to get together, make art and talk.
£150.00
Includes all materials, homemade cake and drinks!
Class has started
Twice a year I run a 6 week course called Landscape Painting for beginners and improvers and places are limited to just 3 or 4 people
Why is this?
I like to give my students undivided attention and support them along the way. This is impossible in large groups and people often feel left out and don’t want to bother the tutor. With a small group, you will get all the help you need and not have to wait.
There is plenty of space in my studio to work comfortably and the conversation flows easily. A nice cuppa and some cake helps things along nicely!
What will I learn?
We start by getting to know acrylic paints and colour mixing. There are lots of fun exercises to help us to get started.
We then select a photograph of a landscape you love, to work from and learn all about composition, how to use focal points, eliminate ‘clutter’ and work on the design.
After that, we begin our 30 x 40cm painting on a wood panel, building up layers using blending techniques. This takes several weeks, adding detail and landscape features at the end. Acrylic is very different to watercolour so if you have experience of that medium, you will have to leave that behind for now!
This 6 week course is fun, informative, creative and very satisfying. Read the testimonials at the end of this page to get an idea of how much you will benefit from this course.
£180.00
Includes all materials and refreshments
Next class: Autumn ‘25
Tailor Made Lessons
I often get approached to run custom classes for artists who would like to develop and extend their practice. My studio accomodates 3 or 4 people perfectly with plenty of table space for all sorts of methods.
Maybe you and some friends wish to spend a morning painting landscapes, working on composition or do some gelli printing or collage.
Perhaps it’s just you and you’d like a deep dive into a method I am familiar with!
Get in touch if you have an idea and we will make it happen!
(Prices start from £60)
“I started the course with Jools feeling rather inadequate and convinced that I could not paint. Right from the start she encouraged me to play, to explore and experiment and to make my own judgments about what I liked - or didn't like.
— Kath
Why not buy someone the gift of a one to one art lesson with Jools?
I can send you or the recipient a
voucher by post.
Send me an email with your gift idea or buy through the shop!
What People Are Saying
“What a fantastic and inspiring course! And, so much to learn and achieve in such a short timeframe. Starting with simple methods and techniques, to the finished (master)pieces all in just six weeks. Amazing.
Jools takes you through a process which allows you to interpret and develop colour and compositions, layout and depth – no hard points! Beginning with very simple line drawings of an intention, or interpretation of what you wish to paint.
We started with photos and scenes which inspire, or hold a memory or meaning; the rest is down to you, but under Jools’ watchful eye and guidance obviously. Ask Jools what you think might work, and after a brief demo/advice, do it and see. But most importantly, you’ll enjoy the process and the results.
It is a very creative course and a lot of fun too and I can’t thank my family enough for gifting this course to me. Especially as I have now had two of my creations professionally framed; I am very pleased with the result of the whole experience.
I will acquire the necessary materials and equipment and I will continue to create and develop; I could write so much more about the experience, but I can wholeheartedly say all the good stuff I didn’t mention, you’ll find out and enjoy along your own Landscape Painting Course ‘journey’.
Highly recommended.”
- Pete, April 2023
“Jools’ landscape art class has been both inspirational and fun. It has given me the confidence to step out of my comfort zone and use mediums and techniques I have never used before. Jools is a wonderful teacher, practical, knowledgeable and highly skilled. She’ll give you the tools, all you need is the imagination. We have learned so much and created some great pieces of work. I can’t wait to see what we will produce next term. Thank you Jools!”
— Mel, April 2020
“I started the course with Jools feeling rather inadequate and convinced that I could not paint. Right from the start she encouraged me to play, to explore and experiment and to make my own judgments about what I liked - or didn't like.
She showed me techniques and explained the effect they helped create, always showing me and then letting me loose! She unpacked the basics of composition, colour mixing, perspective and much more. Infinitely patient and encouraging - I am now able to enjoy painting on my own and learning as I go, experimenting and loving my disasters as well as my successes.
Thoroughly recommended - and the cake was great too!.”
— Kath December 2021
“What a fantastic and inspiring course! And, so much to learn and achieve in such a short timeframe. Starting with simple methods and techniques, to the finished (master)pieces all in just six weeks. Amazing..”
— Pete
“Art with Jools was a joy … as a total beginner with zero creative talent I enjoyed the way the course built up technique each week and am delighted with what I was able to achieve under her guidance. Jools has a lovely, calm, encouraging manner and her studio provides the perfect setting - I thoroughly recommend it!”
— Kate, December 2021
“I attended six classes with Jools working with Acrylics, my first real taste of that medium. The classes were clear, interesting and fun. We all felt we had achieved a new art and produced a painting we could be proud to show.”
— Maggie Jan 2022
