Drawing & Painting Student Testimonials

"I have absolutely loved doing both Jeanette's online and in-person art classes. Both formats are great and I’ve learned a lot! The in-person classes are brilliant for sparking creativity and sharing ideas with others, while the online demonstrations provide a constant close up view, perfect for understanding the different media & techniques. It's the perfect balance of community and skill building"

Karon, July 2026

"I'm really lucky to attend Jeanette's online art course from a small town in Australia. My mum, a Berkshire local, has attended Jeanette's classes for years and encouraged me to join. It's been great to share our favourite hobby: every week, we attend class together and work on the same project even though we are many miles apart. I was a complete beginner when I first started, but Jeanette is a kind, patient teacher who has really helped me improve my drawing and painting skills. She's really inspiring too - her artwork is gorgeous!"

Rachel, June 2023

"I came to the UK from Ukraine and am happy to have discovered Jeanette's Art Course. There is a war in my country now & as a result feel stressed. In the art lessons I can relax because I like drawing & Jeanette has showed me a lot of new drawing techniques. Every lesson is unique & interesting!
I have made new friends from the Art Course, who have helped me to adapt to a new life in England. Thank you Jeanette for a wonderful course, I love the classes!"

Kseniia, November 2022

"I joined Jeanette's art course three years ago as a complete beginner. Since then I have learned so much in the happy atmosphere of her classes, in person and online. An old friend of mine who lives in another part of the country was so inspired by my praise of the classes that he joined online too.
The range of topics and media offered each week is amazing and yet, with Jeanette's expertise and encouragement, the impossible becomes achievable.
Jeanette is a wonderful teacher, I count myself lucky to be her student."

Amber, June 2022

"After attending disappointing art courses in the past, I was lucky to discover Jeanette.
Jeanette is what I would call a born teacher. She has enormous talent as a painter, but she transmits it in a simple and encouraging way, and her guidance and support has changed my outlook.
Particularly now that her classes are only online, she handles the medium marvelously and manages to provide enormous individual support. My life in this difficult period (the pandemic) would have really been very difficult without Jeanette's classes"

Nick, December 2020

"I have been attending Jeanette’s art class for some time. The teaching is of a high standard and whether you are a beginner or more experienced Jeanette ensures that you achieve maximum benefit from each lesson.
Jeanette's live online lessons are interactive with demonstrations, video tutorials and personal tuition and feedback from Jeanette and our peers via a forum. A brilliant initiative to ensure we meet weekly and continue to learn and enjoy our time in the class."

Philip, July 2020

"I have attended Jeanette's classes for many terms and always found them enjoyable & informative. Subjects and media are varied therefore keeping the interest high. All levels are catered for from complete beginners to the more experienced"

Nick

"We've covered a lot in Jeanette's art course, new techniques in acrylics, watercolours, pastel and pencil! The introduction of innovative ideas and techniques to try in a medium we might think we've already covered has opened up new possibilities. This year Jeanette has taught us completely new techniques which were great fun and created effects I never even knew were possible in that medium"

David

"Jeanette's classes are always informative and fun. Painting is to be enjoyed and she promotes this well. The class consists of beginners to the more experienced and this mix works well, creating a good atmosphere for learning and helping each other. Jeanette covers landscape, portrait, still life and occasionally life drawing sessions. As well as a place to improve my painting techniques it is also a very enjoyable social two hours each week that I look forward to. I recommend it."

John

"Jeanette's online classes have helped me achieve my retirement goal of engaging with art. She covers a wealth of drawing and painting techniques using all mediums including watercolour, acrylics, dry mixed media and inks. I eagerly anticipate her class each week as I know I'm going to learn something new and exciting."

Hilary, November 2024

"I have really enjoyed Jeanette’s online Art Course and am looking forward to the new term.
Jeanette is very knowledgeable and so patient and supportive. I have never been to art classes before and I feel the support of Jeanette and the other students has helped me develop and grow in confidence. The online lessons have been fun and really enjoyable. It’s like having the class in your own home!"

Lucy, July 2020

"I have loved everything about Jeanette's Online Art Course, and the advantage is her excellent teaching is available at home or away".

Andy, June 2021

"From my very first lesson I knew I'd found in Jeanette what I was looking for. Being new to the class I told her I wanted to learn technique and she listened and acted on this request immediately with specific teaching, demonstration and an exercise. Each week she starts the class with a short session of instruction, teaching us new skills and ideas with helpful tips on technique. During the course we follow a structured scheme and Jeanette brings material such as photos, books and examples for us to use as a starting point. Jeanette is always encouraging, whilst able to suggest ways of improving and she encourages group support enabling us to learn from each other. Jeanette's art course is a highlight of my week that I really look forward to."

Natalie

"I have attended classes with Jeanette for some time now. I was not a beginner when I joined her classes. I found her to be very useful in helping me to improve my technique in watercolour, pastel and ink. Jeanette is able to demonstrate as well as giving advice and constructive helpful critiques. She has a large range of subjects to work with from still life to landscapes and also life drawing sessions. An experienced artist with good communication skills"

Mark

"Every week I really look forward to Jeanette's art class with almost a child like anticipation because I feel enthused. She has taught me so much and encouraged me every inch of the way and it is so exciting to look back over the work that I have done in the last year and realise that I have indeed made progress. Thank you so much Jeanette."

Richard

"It is entirely down to Jeanette's superb teaching, support and encouragement that I have made such progress. Thank you so much Jeanette for all your input as I have only got this far because of you and I treasure every minute I spend in your class"

Veronica - February 2019

"I have been attending Jeanette's art classes for a few years and I still look forward to my weekly art 'fix'. Jeanette is just the right teacher for me and helps me find ways of improving"

Sam

"I have dabbled with watercolours for several years and tried various courses and Jeanette's is certainly the best. She is a skilled teacher giving us sound instruction in technique and encourages us to use different media. In all classes there is a mixture of beginners and the experienced, and Jeanette is able to give us all individual support and challenges whilst creating an atmosphere where we support and learn from each other. I have become much more confident since joining her classes and love experimenting with new media and topics"

Ann

"I started Jeanette's class a year ago almost a complete beginner and feel I have learnt such a lot in that time. Above all I have thoroughly enjoyed the classes where Jeanette encourages us all to have a go and builds confidence on the way. Her teaching is clear and she gives you just enough to go on without overloading you. She is always able to help you improve and gives individual attention during the session. I would say I am hooked and look forward to the classes each week."

Katie