Testimonials

"I've wanted to paint for years but didn't know how to start. Jodie introduced me to oils and all the basics. From there each lesson we covered so much ground that I have had the confidence to start painting by myself. Jodie's tremendous positivity, knowledge and practicality make her an art student's dream teacher."

"My life is filled with all the usual things that keep me running around like a headless chicken like work and kids and cleaning and taking care of other people. Jodie’s paint-alongs are just for me. They are my time to stop all the busyness. I never realised it could be so relaxing and meditative to spend a few hours concentrating so hard on one thing. The time flies as we get absorbed in the details of the painting; the colour, the brush stroke, the shadow, the highlights. I love it. Jodie guides us through the painting with expert advice and good humour along the way and it’s incredible to see the image emerging. Every time I’ve surprised myself with the result. Jodie is bringing out a talent I didn’t know I possessed and has brought an unexpected source of happiness to my Tuesday Evenings"

"Zoom painting classes with Jodes are amazing. At the beginning of each session we each start with a blank canvas and Jodes then steps us through to a finished painting we can feel justly proud of, whether we’re beginners or more experienced painters. Along the way we learn about tone and saturation and form and perspective and so much more. The sessions fly by with Jodes keeping us focused, and entertaining us with her light hearted, positive and inclusive approach"