Testimonials
Loved it. It gave me loads of different techniques to use and confidence in colour mixing! Brooke
The pace of the session means you are continually painting and learning and time flies by. Brian
Amy is a very talented tutor and has inspired me to produce fascinating work! Bernard
Very informative, interesting workshop, which I thoroughly enjoyed and will recommend to others. Hannah
Friendly, fun atmosphere, I learned a lot more about improving my posture and how it links with general wellbeing. Abi
Wonderful, inspiring course and very sensitively taught. It was a very valuable experience. Sandra
Annie has been a lovely, wise, supportive guide through this course. I think we've all gained a lot from it. The support of the group, the creative activities and the discussion. Vanessa
It has given me the courage to be myself. Francois
Attending these writing workshops has helped me back into writing again. Hasel
A great improvement to my life. Discovering a form of self-expression that, until now, has laid dormant. Steve
The tutor is very nice and knows her stuff. Miriam
Well paced, good team spirit and lots of fun! Roshni
It's brought fun to dancing – re-writes my view of contemporary dance – big grins all round. Jac
I really enjoyed this class. I have always wanted to do contemporary dance since I was a child. Thanks for making my dreams come true! Angela
I feel fitter, healthier and happier. I love dance and it has made me feel on track again. Alicia
I thought the course was excellent. Very well structured. Made a subject that I felt particularly daunted by open up in terms of accessibility. I travelled from Salisbury each week to participate in the class, the two-hour drive was always well worth it! Lauren
It did wake up my inner creativity, waking up interests on exciting side of my life. I feel more on track, happy with my life pursuing goals I want do. Anna
I feel inspired to take more photographs – a lovely creative outlet outside work. Rosemary
Streets above any other adult education course that I have ever done. I found Natasha’s Creative Photography course highly stimulating. She is a very talented teacher who inspires the student and who sets projects that really make you think. Anonymous
A great course, which was well structured with plenty of constructive comment and new challenges. A real life-line but it's over too quick! Jane
Gary pitches the difficulty level a bit beyond what you think you can manage, so you keep improving. Jo
Because this course is so different to my work life, I find it encourages me to use the other half of my brain, which enhances my confidence and creativity in all aspects of life. The teamwork of drumming and the fact that Joss is such a gifted teacher means the course is inspirational and energising. Gill
I liked Barbara’s knowledge and the excellent facilitation. Pauline
There was plenty of time to try the techniques – we didn’t feel rushed. Excellent. We felt relaxed and in good hands. We feel enthused to give each other massages. Pete and Anne
Zac's style of teaching is superb. He takes each individual student's need and ensures that everyone understands, allowing for speedy learning while maintaining a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Molly
Fantastic! Zac is a brilliant teacher – thank you for your enthusiasm and amazing talent. The whole course was brilliant. Kate
Zac has a unique way of teaching you guitar, without you realising, until you are doing it. You can tell he loves guitar music, his passion is infectious. Pirate Zac Rocks! Rhys
A great range of material and well crafted lessons that dovetailed together to help me create a confident playing style. I can't believe how much I've learned and how much I had whilst doing so! Cheers Captain Zac! Jayne
A guitar god. You've made each lesson good fun and informative at the same time. I've learned so much in this course but in an easy way for me to remember. I will definitely be signing up for Level 2. Alice
Excellent course – well structured, very enthusiastic teaching, friendly and approachable tutor. Non-intimidating. Helen
Lovely workshop – very safe to try out new things. Loved the vegetable game and laughter meditation. Gina
I forgot my worries after doing this session. It had different elements to it, lots of variety. Maja
Amanda made this feel really relaxed, natural and fun! Laughter meditation – felt so fab to feel the laughter bubbling up inside. Catherine
I have learned a brand new skill and developed a confidence to try and keep learning – thank you. Cath
This course is what I’ve been looking for, for years – highlight of the year! Corinna
I can draw! Maria
Chris was very warm and open, she made everyone feel at ease. Sam
I feel brave and enthusiastic to make changes in my life – exactly what I needed at this point in my life! Deborah
Wendy's teaching style is really good – the day was very well structured, attending to individual needs, giving very useful strategies/techniques. Lois
Very fun and insightful tutor, a different person to draw every week and a relaxed atmosphere. Anonymous
I learned a completely new skill and now feel inspired. It has reawakened a creative spirit normally dulled by admin! Hayley
A really excellent course with individual advice and encouragement related to the development of my drawing. Roger
Julian had a great teaching manner – calm, approachable but created an enjoyable, motivating atmosphere. Anonymous
First introduction to meditation and will now use the basics I’ve learned today in my day to day life as I found it very useful and well explained. Anonymous
I came not really knowing what the day would bring but have gone away feeling relaxed and at one with the world. Angela
Mindfulness-based Meditation for Depression, Anxiety & Stress
The whole course was excellent, well structured, and the resources (CDs and workbook) were very good. I can't praise the delivery highly enough. Katherine
I’m able to deal with stress in my daily life more effectively. I have learned practical tools which will be helpful over a lifetime for living more effectively. David
MBCT gave me the experience of what it really means to "let go" and how that leads to a sense of freedom. Anonymous
The course was better than I could ever have imagined, and I really appreciated being helped to hear the teacher, as I am deaf. Anonymous
Very enjoyable course and a very gentle considerate tutor. There was also a stand-in tutor, who brought a difference to the learning, which was useful. Janice
The teacher is very passionate, fun and engaging. Kath
The workshop has caused a big, powerful shift in my communication. Alex
It's opened a new door of language and communication. Stewart
I have loved painting in oils for many years. Joining a class with a professional and encouraging tutor has been a privilege and pleasure. Barbara
I love oil painting and feel happy that I'm improving my skill. I am getting closer to freeing myself up from the technical skills so I can express myself better. Anne
I had post-viral fatigue and believe this course helped me redevelop stamina and felt fitter, healthier and happier. Steve
Roberto is a wonderful teacher. He manages to be relaxed at the same time as encouraging you to do as much work as you can. I have really enjoyed taking part in the classes. Being allowed to make really big pots! Maddie
Roberto is an excellent and enthusiastic teacher as may be seen by the piles of finished pots at the end of the course. Please keep this course going as we all love it! Vanessa
Roberto is a great teacher and I have enjoyed the variety of skills and techniques I’ve had the opportunity to try and use. Jenny
I like the calm atmosphere and unhurried, the ability to work at own pace, own level. Judith
Extremely clear and professional – even better than I expected! Laura
Lorraine is such an encouraging, inspiring teacher. Her energy and enthusiasm make her sessions enjoyable and fun. _Liz _
Lorraine today has managed to do the impossible with me. She has actually got me to sing along to some of my favourite songs, which is something that before coming to the workshop I never thought possible. Winston
I liked the supportive atmosphere in group and the diverse range of styles people brought. Heidi was good at structuring the course as we went along according to our needs. Georgia
Paul is excellent teacher. He structures the course well and balance of advice/support and letting you do your thing is just right.Simon
Paul is a fantastic teacher who inspires confidence, has an open attitude, which enables people to realise their potential/ambition. Jane
John has a relaxed but informative style and is very supportive. His instructions are very precise, which is necessary for this class. Lesley
The way John teaches Tai Chi is definitely tuned to increase participants self-esteem and self-confidence. I have been practising for many years with John and his enthusiasm, commitment and deep understanding of human nature (including resistances to practising at times) have continuously encouraged me to keep 'picking up' my practice when I'd let it slip. I do feel fitter and more connected to my body, and my health has definitely improved. Mica
The teacher was fantastic and everybody was enthusiastic. Natalia
The course has inspired my love to do more tango and feel a little more confident. Helen
The style of teaching was gentle, sensitive and a real awareness of what individuals needed. I did not once feel stupid during the weekend due to both tutors' sensitivity to my learning ability; being a beginner to the whole area of tango this was really important to me. Thank you. I liked the balance between the tutor and her assistant – they complemented each other. I loved Kirsty's 'less is more' philosophy and the simplicity of moves taught. Tig
We had a good day, learned new skills and hopefully new friendships. Jenny
Attention paid to each student was very good! Jane is very patient and helpful, she helped us all work at our own level! Sabine
This is the first time I had ever tried yoga and now I can’t wait to do more. I’ve found it has helped in many ways. Jane is a fantastic teacher too. Anonymous
Jenny has a calm and thoughtful approach. Hilary
I have been practising yoga for a few years now but I learned the fundamentals of yoga in this course, which was very helpful. Anonymous