'Watercolour Christmas cards' 2-day art course in Kidderminster Worcestershire

Margaret reviewed: Landscape art 10-week interactive online course with live tuition

"This landscape art course exceeded my expectations. The instructor breaks down complex techniques into easy-to-follow steps, with an opportunity to ask questions during her art demonstrations. I particularly enjoyed working with water brushes and fineliners. The video quality is excellent, and the pace is just right. I feel much more confident in my skills now and have already seen improvement in my work. Highly recommend!"

Magic Wool Art and Craft Studio responded:

"Dear Margaret Thank you for your review. I am so glad that my course helped you improve your art skills. Really pleased with your results. Well done! Look forward to teaching you again in October. "

Leslie Walker reviewed: Landscape art 10-week interactive online course with live tuition

"Just completed Urban Landscape Online Course Part 1 with Raya Brown. Another very enjoyable course with right balance between being taught and ability to work alongside the tutor. All students offered classwork and homework reviewed by tutor and class for constructive feedback and encouragement. I have enrolled for the Part 2 of the course and would highly recommend Raya's style of courses. "

Magic Wool Art and Craft Studio responded:

"Dear Leslie, Thank you very much for your comments. I am so pleased that you enjoyed my online Urban landscape course part 1, and now enrolled for the next Urban landscape course. Look forward to seeing and teaching you in May. "

Leslie reviewed: Advanced level Portrait 10-week interactive online zoom Art course with live tuition

"I have been a student for Raya for 2 years. I have now completed 6 courses. I cannot praise the courses too highly. The courses have covered graphite pencil, coloured pencils, pastels and watercolours. Raya's courses are well planned and nicely paced. I have always received an honest but constructive feedback. Raya has a friendly personality with teaching and artistic skills. Raya makes the courses fun and encourages the students to explore their own capabilities and to take risks. Thank you , Raya, for your courses."

Magic Wool Art and Craft Studio responded:

"Dear Leslie, Thank you very much for your review. I am so glad that you are enjoying my courses. Thank you for your continued support and active participation. Look forward to seeing you at the online Portrait course."

Alison Durrant reviewed: 'Field with Red Poppies' wool fibre painting art kit

"I’ve also completed the recent watercolour for beginners course. I have done a few online courses with Raya and I am looking forward to the next urban landscape course starting in January, learning new skills and improving on the things I’ve already learnt. Thank you so much Raya, you’re an inspiration to us all. "

Magic Wool Art and Craft Studio responded:

"Dear Alison, I am so happy that you enjoy my courses. It gives me a pleasure to share my knowledge and skills with my students. I am very pleased with your results. Thank you for your continued support. Look forward to seeing you at the Urban Landscape course."

HD reviewed: Landscape art 10-week interactive online course with live tuition

"I’ve just completed another course with Raya, this time beginners’ watercolour. I learned so much and, just as importantly, gained confidence and learned so much and felt very supported by Raya throughout. I have also enjoyed being part of a friendly class and think we all learned from each other. "

Magic Wool Art and Craft Studio responded:

"Dear Hazel, Thank you very much for your comments. I am so happy that my courses help you to improve your skills and gain confidence in Art. You have done some fantastic work! Great results! I look forward to seeing you in January 2024 at the online Urban Landscape course."

Penny reviewed: Landscape art 10-week interactive online course with live tuition

"I have taken part in Raya’s online courses for the last 3 years and have found her patient, carefully planned tuition excellent. A relaxed, fun 3 hours for artists of all abilities. "

Magic Wool Art and Craft Studio responded:

"Dear Penny, Thank you so much for your review. I am so glad that you like my tuition. Thank you for your continued support. I look forward to seeing you in January at the Urban Landscape course."

Rosie reviewed: 'Field with Red Poppies' wool fibre painting art kit

"Dear Raya, Thank you for a lovely kit. It arrived quickly and was packed with care. I really enjoyed learning the wool painting techniques following your clear step-by-step instructions. I am very pleased with my poppy field wool painting which looks really nice in a frame supplied with the kit."

Rosemary Hampson reviewed: 'Sunset' wool fibre painting kit

"Arrived promptly, clear instructions, very good quality materials provided. I really enjoyed making this picture."

Magic Wool Art and Craft Studio responded:

"Dear Rosemary, Thank you very much for your review. I am so pleased that you enjoyed making the sunset wool painting and found the instructions and the kit very helpful. Just to let you know that we also sell Poppy field wool painting kit which you could order via craftcourses.com or via my website: www.magicwoolbyraya.com Kind regards, Raya Brown"

Sophia reviewed: Landscape art 10-week interactive online course with live tuition

"Raya is very inspiring, patient ..and has a great sense of humour . A very talented artist in all the mediums she teaches. I have done most of her classes via zoom and at the studio. I recommend her art classes. You will be amazed what you can achieve following Raya's professional guidance and insightful teaching methods."

Magic Wool Art and Craft Studio responded:

"Dear Sophia, Thank you very much for your comment. Thank you for your support ! I am so glad that my courses were very helpful for you! You have become a very good artist. Keep on practicing Art. "

Elisabeth reviewed: Landscape art 10-week interactive online course with live tuition

"Dear Raya Thank you for a very informative and interesting course. Your teaching is so good. I have finished my portrait and will send you a photo of it for your feedback. I look forward to doing the next Portrait course with you in September. Have a good summer."

Leslie Walker reviewed: 'Fundamental Art Skills' 10-week live online zoom course for complete beginners with Artist Raya Brown

"Hello Raya. Thanks for an enjoyable 10 week course. I have certainly learned a lot and attempted works I may have avoided without encouragement. Appreciate your teaching style and way you suggest improvement in work offered. Time now to practice and explore further what we have been shown. Look forward to seeing yourself and class mates later in the year. Enjoy your Summer. Regards, Leslie."

Magic Wool Art and Craft Studio responded:

"Dear Leslie, Thank you for your comments. I am so glad that you enjoyed my course and I am happy that my encouragement helped you to create some very good artwork covering the subjects that you tried to avoid in the past. I think your confidence grew and your art skills improved a lot due to your hard work and perseverance. I am very pleased with your results. Well done! I look forward to seeing and teaching you in September at the Online Landscape course with live tuition. Have a good summer. Raya"

Andrea reviewed: 'Fundamental Art Skills' 10-week live online zoom course for complete beginners with Artist Raya Brown

"I have thoroughly enjoyed Raya’s live / interactive online fundamental art skills course. Being reluctant to attend a face to face course at the time this was perfect for me. I was delighted to discover how effective online teaching can be. Covering both theory and practical application Raya gently supports and inspires you to learn and progress art skills. The online format offers a clear birds eye view of Raya’s demonstration as the group work collectively on the same project. Providing a link for review of each class recording, visual resources and suggestions for homework encourages additional practice or catch up for missed classes. Submitting pictures of completed homework / class work via email allows Raya to offer detailed feedback / advice and the opportunity for the group to view and learn from other peoples progress. With Raya’s skilled guidance I have learnt new skills, developed more confidence and produced pieces of art I am pleased with. Thank you Raya, I am looking forward to attending further online courses."

Magic Wool Art and Craft Studio responded:

"Dear Andrea, Thank you very much for your review. I am so pleased that the online teaching format of my courses suited you, and I managed to help you to develop your art knowledge and skills. The recordings of my classes assisted you to revisit my classes again and recap on some new techniques. I am delighted with the progress that you made at my art course, and I look forward to teaching you again in September. Raya"

Hazel reviewed: 'Fundamental Art Skills' 10-week live online zoom course for complete beginners with Artist Raya Brown

"It’s so strange: Covid meant you put your courses online and it meant I went looking for an online beginners art course and now drawing and painting are very important to me, and hopefully will give me enjoyment for the rest of my life. So I have much to thank you (and Covid) for!"

Sue reviewed: 'Sunset' wool fibre painting kit

"I haven't done it yet as im still working on another project. However, it arrived very quickly and such gorgeous colours, I'm really going to love doing it."

Magic Wool Art and Craft Studio responded:

"Dear Sue, Thank you very much for your review. I am so glad that the wool painting kit arrived quickly and you like the colourful wool fibres! I am sure you will enjoy making your wool painting. Please, send me the photo of your finished painting. Look forward to hearing from you. Kind regards, Raya"

Maria reviewed: 'Sunset' wool fibre painting kit

"I really enjoyed using this wool painting kit. The technique of painting with wool fibres is totally absorbing and relaxing. Raya's clear instructions helped me to recreate a beautiful sunset in colourful fibres. I also attended the online wool painting course which was a great experience. Thank you Raya for introducing me to this amazing wool fibre painting art."

Lucy reviewed: 'Sunset' wool fibre painting kit

"Great wool painting kit that contains everything you need to make a beautiful wool painting! The kit was delivered quickly and I used the kit at the Sunset wool painting workshop online. I really enjoyed making the Sunset picture following Raya's clear step by step instructions. It was great fun learning this amazing, therapeutic art together, with other beginners working alongside Raya. Thank you so much, Raya Brown, for an enjoyable course and great wool painting kit. I am going to buy another one of Raya's wool painting kits, the Field with red poppies, and make a picture for my mother."