Stockton Brook Studios reviews

Tracy Thorley reviewed: Four Saturday morning art classes in Stockton Brook with Louise Adams

"I really enjoyed this session, Louise was very helpful giving us advice and guidance to help expand the way I work. The other students were really friendly and encouraging. I look forward to attending on a more regular basis. I would highly recommend to anyone novice or expert artist. Thanks Louise for making me feel so welcome."

Stockton Brook Studios responded:

"Thank you so much, Tracy for your thoughtful review. I look forward to art adventures together on a Saturday morning!"

Rachel English reviewed: Gardens & Landscape, a Gelli Print Workshop with Louise Adams

"I had a lovely day and it was very therapeutic. I learnt about Gelli printing and had lots of opportunity to practice and extend my beginners skills. Thank you. "

Stockton Brook Studios responded:

"Thank you Rachel. Gelli printing is such a broad subject... I could only show some of what is possible. I’m so pleased you had a good day."

Peter Groome reviewed: Weekly Tuesday afternoon art classes in Stockton Brook with Louise Adams

"Friendly, pleasant, relaxing, good selection of biscuits "

Stockton Brook Studios responded:

"Thanks Peter! Well done on your watercolour landscape"

Margaret Grant reviewed: Weekly Tuesday afternoon art classes in Stockton Brook with Louise Adams

"I really enjoyed my first session on Tuesday afternoon on portraiture, with Louise and Mark, and will definitely come again. I think it will inspire me to get back to art again after several years of non-activity."

Stockton Brook Studios responded:

"Thank you Margaret, and we look forward to seeing you again for more art together."

Danielle reviewed: Weekly Tuesday afternoon art classes in Stockton Brook with Louise Adams

"Really enjoyed my first class with Louise. The whole group was so lovely and welcoming. Louise was so helpful. A very informative and fun session. Will definitely be returning. "

Stockton Brook Studios responded:

"Thanks Danielle, and also for being so brave, diving into drawing faces at your first class. We look forward to being on your art journey with you."

L. W. reviewed: Weekly Art Class via Zoom on Tuesday Afternoons- Bespoke for Linda W

"Louise is an excellent, empathetic and experienced art teacher. She puts a lot of thought and effort into the preparation of each class, each of which is preceded by a newsletter with tips to get started. I attend the online course and have found it to be great. "

Stockton Brook Studios responded:

"Thank you Linda for your review. It makes me very happy to share your artistic journey, and enjoy your contribution to our online group."

Jan Slater reviewed: Weekly Tuesday morning art classes in Stockton Brook with Louise Adams

"This weekly opportunity to experiment and create art is an oasis where you can lose yourself in creating for 2 and a half hours. A tea / coffee and biscuit break is included Louise offers a weekly email that includes a theme for the week and art work from professional artists on that theme. Sometimes she will include a technical video or an artist’s video. Louise brings in objects and natural prompts based on the theme to use. The session is up to you what you choose to do and what materials you use. There is gentle advice on offer as you work through the morning . Would definitely recommend."

Stockton Brook Studios responded:

"Thank you Jan for a lovely review! It’s great to see your work through the weeks, inspiring everyone in the group."

Tom reviewed: Weekly Saturday morning art classes in Stockton Brook with Louise Adams

"I’ve been to a couple of sessions with Louise and so far it’s been excellent. Louise is so talented but very modest, friendly and welcoming. It’s a very supportive atmosphere and the rest of the group are really welcoming too. Whatever your experience I think anyone would gain a lot from attending. I highly recommend this group."

Stockton Brook Studios responded:

"Thank you Tom for your kind review. It makes me really happy that you are enjoying the classes. Yes, the group is lovely. We all learn lots from each other, and it’s fun to work together."

Kathryn reviewed: Weekly Tuesday morning art classes in Stockton Brook with Louise Adams

"Louise’s group had a lovely relaxed atmosphere, everyone was friendly & welcoming. Louise has a wealth of knowledge to share & I am looking forward to the next meeting."

Stockton Brook Studios responded:

"Thank you Kathryn! I look forward to seeing your work through the next few weeks."

Hazel reviewed: Line & Colour, an introduction to gouache with Louise Adams

"I really enjoyed this workshop, Louise is very helpful giving me advice without taking over the way I work. The other students were really friendly and supportive. I look forward to attending more workshops with Louise in the near future. It was definitely worth the 50 mile travelling distance. Many thanks Louise. "

Stockton Brook Studios responded:

"Hazel, Thank you! I loved meeting you and the work you made yesterday. I look forward to seeing you again in the future. Good luck with your regular art this Autumn and hope to see you again before too long. I’ll keep in touch about future workshops. Louise"

Danielle Spencer reviewed: Make a beautiful Christmas Wreath with Stockton Brook Studios

"Great class. We all had fun. Met some nice people. Learnt a new skill. Hazel bending is fun! Might want to rethink the music choices (nobody knew what the music was) or put the radio on for generic class happiness ??"

Stockton Brook Studios responded:

"Thanks for the feedback … sorry about the choral music! It should have been more Christmassy ?"

Carol Hall reviewed: Art Class via Zoom (Saturday mornings)

"I really enjoyed the class. I felt free to get on with my work in the first instance. Maybe in the future I will do what the class are doing. But I am on a mission with this painting and need guidance to assist me which I feel I will get from Louise. I look forward to continuing with the classes."

Stockton Brook Studios responded:

"Thanks Carol. Maybe you could send me a photo of your painting and your reference so I can have a good look. Thank you for joining us!"

Liz Rhodes reviewed: Weekly Art Class via Zoom on Tuesday Afternoons

"This class proved to be a great help during lockdown and it was something to look forward to each week. Louise provided us with inspiration as well as giving advice and a lot of guidance. It was good to be able to join in conversation with others in the group and view each others work. I now attend the Tuesday live class and thoroughly enjoy this. I also enjoy receiving and reading the weekly newsletter and learning about the work of other artists both past and present."

Stockton Brook Studios responded:

"Thank you Liz for your review. It's lovely that we can be meeting at the Tuesday Class for real again .... for now!"

Lucy Serjeant reviewed: Weekly Art Class via Zoom on Tuesday Afternoons

"These afternoons have been wonderfully creative during Lockdown. Louise is a great teacher who is able to guide us to see things in different ways. The company is friendly and supportive and we are all encouraged to find our own styles."

Stockton Brook Studios responded:

"Thank you Lucy! It’s thrilling for me to share everyone’s creative journey, and I appreciate all your artwork and companionship on a Wednesday afternoon."

Anne Withycombe reviewed: Weekly Saturday morning art classes in Stockton Brook with Louise Adams

"I joined the Tuesday Class just over a year ago with some trepidation having just moved to the area. I was delighted how friendly and encouraging everyone was. Louise is so supportive and always ready to help. I had never painted flowers and foliage before and it was quite a challenge but with the help I received I am improving slowly but surely. I now look forward to my Tuesday mornings working with a really fun group."

Stockton Brook Studios responded:

"I also really look forward to my Tuesday mornings. Thank you Anne for the lovely review. I love all the different personalities who come along to the Art Classes, and the way this is reflected in their work. I feel like we are all on a journey together."

Shirley Duncalf reviewed: Weekly Saturday morning art classes in Stockton Brook with Louise Adams

"Lovely art workshop with interesting and varied attendees from all walks of life. Everyone is encouraging and friendly. It’s a great social event each week. The art tutor, Louise provides inspiration and support when it’s needed but allows each artist to develop their own talents. It’s a wonderful session, to make friends, enhance artistic skills and relax. I’m glad I joined"

Stockton Brook Studios responded:

"Thanks Shirley! I really love all your individual styles and talents .... you all bring so much to the Tuesday class."

Helen Mountford reviewed: Weekly Saturday morning art classes in Stockton Brook with Louise Adams

"Great class , we all are at different levels but all have strengths and weaknesses, Louise is very encouraging as are the other people in the class. It's not a competition. We just all enjoy the few hours of relaxing and enjoying painting. We all learn from one another which is really nice a mixture of ages and experience."

Stockton Brook Studios responded:

"Thanks Helen! I am looking forward to a new creative year. I love to see everybody’s work and ways of looking at things."

Lesley Dennis reviewed: Weekly Saturday morning art classes in Stockton Brook with Louise Adams

"I really enjoy the Wednesday art class, you get plenty of help advice and the chance to try different media. The class is not too big and we are all at different levels and have different ideas which makes it interesting and fun."

Stockton Brook Studios responded:

"Thanks Lesley. I really enjoy our classes, and love to try different ideas with you all. A lovely moment in my week!"

Ro Evans reviewed: Art classes at Endon Methodist Church

"A brilliant and enjoyable event each week to look forward to. Louise is so talented and offers her advice gently and consistently. We are varied in our talents, from total novices through to others who've worked within the art industry, but everyone's artistic needs are catered for. All of us say how much we enjoy ourselves and, most importantly, how much we are learning."

Notes on a landscape reviewed: Notes on a Landscape - an introduction to using a sketchbook

"A lovely morning in a great setting. The really good thing about these events has been how it has begun to rebuild my confidence. Being with others with all levels of skill and with suggestions and support from Mark and Louise is just great. Everyone produces something different and everyone is interested in what others have done. You can try stuff without fear. Wonderful."

Judy Lambert reviewed: Drawing & Painting in Springtime ....now fully booked

"I enjoyed this course immensely. It offered an excellent opportunity to explore both varied still life foliage and flowers, and outdoor landscape through the most wonderful array of materials. Beautiful quality papers, paints, pastels, and coloured pencils were all provided, and help and working suggestions to develop skills, were readily offered by Louise Adams and Mark Delf. Lunch was delicious. I am keen to know when the next course will be."

Sheila Rawlingson reviewed: Drawing & Painting in Springtime ....now fully booked

"Splendid day painting out in lovely surroundings and indoors still life set ups. So nice to be painting with likeminded artist. Louise and Mark made us all very welcome and put a lovely lunch on. Look forward to the next painting day ."