Art By Purnima reviews

30 Jan 22'

Mari Jones reviewed: Watercolour Techniques for all - 4 week online course Tuesday evenings via Zoom

"I found your watercolour course excellent, the pace is just right for me, with clear explanations and the opportunity to ask questions that will help me. Thank you. Marks 5 out of 5"

29 Jan 22'

Dawn reviewed: Watercolour Techniques for all - 4 week online course Tuesday evenings via Zoom

"I have found this course very informative and completed at a nice steady pace, each step explained and demonstrated. Purnima supports and encourages you and gives you supportive and constructive feedback. I have learnt alot through these courses and watercolour painting is very relaxing."

27 Jan 22'

Anna Leigh Brown reviewed: Watercolour Techniques for all - 4 week online course Tuesday evenings via Zoom

"Purnima is an excellent instructor. I was somewhat worried that given it's on Zoom, would she really be giving us instruction that would be better than just, finding a free course on YouTube, but she gives actual feedback and we learned a variety of techniques. And plus because it's on Zoom, I was even able to invite my mother who lives in the United States to take part as well, and that made a really excellent way for us to have quality time even across the ocean. I highly recommend this course, and it's awakened a real excitement for this beautiful art form."

27 Jan 22'

Heather Callaway reviewed: Watercolour Techniques for all - 4 week online course Tuesday evenings via Zoom

"I met Purnima onboard The Queen Elizabeth, last October when I attended her watercolour sessions as a complete novice. I now look forward to the weekly online sessions to help me to develop my skills. Purnima is an excellent teacher and explains everything clearly and patiently, with plenty of opportunity to ask questions."

27 Jan 22'

Nadine reviewed: Watercolour Techniques for all - 4 week online course Tuesday evenings via Zoom

"Great, patient, intuitive teacher. Interesting content which encourages the student to try new ways of painting. Loved it!! Thank you"

27 Jan 22'

G.Williams reviewed: Watercolour Techniques for all - 4 week online course Tuesday evenings via Zoom

"I am totally new to art and am not a creative person. My niece bought me a CraftCourses voucher for Christmas so I signed up with Purnima and started last week. I am thoroughly enjoying it. She shows us exactly what to do and explains it in simple terms so although I feel I have stepped into a different world I have painted two identifiable watercolour pictures already!! Diolch yn fawr iawn."

27 Jan 22'

Janis Baggott reviewed: The Art of Drawing: Essential Techniques for All Levels Monday - 4 week online Zoom

"I would recommend this course to everyone. Purnima explains everything thoroughly and guides you through the techniques in an easy to understand way. It is a fun way to learn both for beginners and those with a little more experience."

26 Jan 22'

Patricia Biggs reviewed: The Art of Drawing: Essential Techniques for All Levels Monday - 4 week online Zoom

"I joined this class as a complete beginner. As a complete novice drawing is quite a challenged. I am finding that I am gaining in confidence even if the task seems daunting. It is broken down and we are taken through the task step by step and I have managed to complete and managed to draw an apple in graphite pencil that looked like an apple and 3 dimensional image. I would highly recommend this course to anyone really wanting from the very basics onwards."

24 Jan 22'

Carol williams reviewed: The Art of Drawing: Essential Techniques for All Levels Monday - 4 week online Zoom

"Thoroughly enjoyed learning drawing. So many different skills to learn. Just enrolled for next course. Purnima is a very good teacher."

24 Jan 22'

Carole Pullen reviewed: The Art of Drawing: Essential Techniques for All Levels Monday - 4 week online Zoom

"I think the course is excellent and being pared down into manageable pieces,it’s much easier to progress and learn different technique. I’ve already taken to try and draw a subject rather than trace from an image. Looking forward to more lessons."

24 Jan 22'

Joanne Booth reviewed: The Art of Drawing: Essential Techniques for All Levels Monday - 4 week online Zoom

"As a novice completely unable to draw anything realistic, Purnima has helped me achieve the impossible. Talking you through every stage carefully demonstrating each technique she has helped me make significant progress. I look forward to learning more in Purnima relaxed and enjoyable classes."

24 Jan 22'

Jodie reviewed: The Art of Drawing: Essential Techniques for All Levels Monday - 4 week online Zoom

"Learning is great with Purnima as she takes you through everything you need to know about your subject. Its good fun talking to the other participants and we always get important bits of homework."

24 Jan 22'

Joyce Groom reviewed: The Art of Drawing: Essential Techniques for All Levels Monday - 4 week online Zoom

"I have found this a very interesting course. Although some of the tasks look quite challenging Purnima breaks them into small achievable steps and the end results are impressive. It has been good exploring different media and papers . I feel much more confident now to tackle other pictures."

24 Jan 22'

Ann H reviewed: The Art of Drawing: Essential Techniques for All Levels Monday - 4 week online Zoom

"I joined Purnima drawing course as a complete beginner . Every week I have had good demonstrations and good feed back and I cannot wait to join another block of lessons I would recommend this course to anyone wanting to improve there skills the progression she has helped me with have taken me from drawing stick men to understand texture begin to make an object 3 D an many more .Even my grandchildren want to look at what I have achieved each week."

23 Jan 22'

David reviewed: Watercolour Techniques for all - 4 week online course Tuesday evenings via Zoom

"5 Stars I can strongly recommend the workshop. By the end of Purnima’s 40 minute zoom class I had produced a picture my wife wouldn’t have believed possible. Being a complete novice it came as a surprise to see what I could do with guidance. I feel fortunate to have found this new interest -- such a shame I hadn’t realised at the start of the lockdowns. David"

22 Jan 22'

JANICE reviewed: Watercolour Techniques for all - 4 week online course Tuesday evenings via Zoom

"Hi Purnima Many thanks for your teaching and support today. What can I say but WOW did I enjoy it ! I felt terrified when you sent the outline for today's class . Without your help I wouldn't have known where to start. Once I started I didn't want to stop and couldn't believe how quickly time went as I was totally absorbed in painting. My confidence and technical knowledge /skill increased beyond my expectations for today. Please do more of these 2 Hour sessions. I will send you a copy of the 'masterpiece'.!!! Marks out of 5 ......6"

22 Jan 22'

Barbera reviewed: Watercolour Techniques for all - 4 week online course Tuesday evenings via Zoom

"I thoroughly enjoyed doing this course and whilst you are away I will attempt to do it in sepia."

2 Dec 21'

Heather reviewed: Watercolour Techniques for all - 4 week online course Tuesday evenings via Zoom

"Purnima is a really good teacher, explaining techniques clearly step by step and providing plenty of encouragement. I look forward to the Zoom sessions, which provide some calm enjoyment after an often hectic day and feel I am learning and progressing with her help."

2 Dec 21'

Barbera reviewed: Watercolour Techniques for all - 4 week online course Tuesday evenings via Zoom

"I have found my watercolour course to be a very good opportunity to improve my wet in wet techniques. The course was in a greater depth than my previous one had been. Purnima is a very patient teacher."

20 Jul 21'

Janis Baggott reviewed: Watercolour for All 4 week Online Course Monday Morning Via Zoom

"I would rate my experience as excellent. The sessions are always interesting and I have learnt so much. Everyone is welcomed regardless of if you are a beginner or someone who just wants to improve. The sessions are friendly and so much fun. I would recommend these sessions to everyone."

18 Jul 21'

Liz Holman reviewed: Watercolour for All 4 week Online Course Monday Morning Via Zoom

"I have enjoyed the variety of subjects we have covered thoughout the course. Initially I was not sure about learning on line but surprised myself about how much one could get through in a session. It has been an enjoyable experience, I have continued to learned a lot and feel I have improved my skills. I would encourage anyone interested in learning to paint in water colour to give it a go!"

18 Jul 21'

Shirley reviewed: Watercolour Techniques for All - Taster Session Online Course Tuesday Evening Via Zoom

"Bit apprehensive at beginning as not painted for a few weeks now but all fell back into place. For me - my outline in pencil is always too dark, and I need to remember to put my colours on lightly rather than go too dark. I enjoyed painting the ballerina . I’m not too happy with my background next to her legs (harsh line). Thank you."

18 Jul 21'

Carole Pullen reviewed: Watercolour Techniques for All - Taster Session Online Course Tuesday Evening Via Zoom

"Very exciting, it was a real challenge but I’ll have to do a few more to practice the techniques. My my challenge is getting the balance with the water so that I can blend and not have hard lines. I think I need to be patient and start off paler..."

18 Jul 21'

Karen reviewed: Watercolour Techniques for All - Taster Session Online Course Tuesday Evening Via Zoom

"I like the picture and I am pleased with the result. Still getting hard lines in places and my brushwork is not always accurate. However I think I have improved."

18 Jul 21'

Julie reviewed: Watercolour Techniques for All - Taster Session Online Course Tuesday Evening Via Zoom

"Really enjoyable session learning some new techniques. Good pace. Definitely worth doing again."