Students Gallery

Stella Brickwood 2011

Veronica Johnstone 2011

"Best painting holiday yet. Wonderful hosts , fantastic food, comfortable accommodation & inspiring tuition, I feel I have turned a corner thanks to Stevens advice & help. Thank you for a wonderful time spent with you all."

Anna Stanford 2011

"Best painting holiday yet. Wonderful hosts , fantastic food, comfortable accommodation
& inspiring tuition, I feel I have turned a corner thanks to Stevens advice & help.
Thank you for a wonderful time spent with you all." - Veroica

Kay Mccrory 2011

"Steve is an excellent teacher, patient and kind, who gives individual attention to his students.
This week I have learned so much about painting."

Ann Forsyth 2011

Cara Konig-Brock 2011

Nicole Jeanneret 2011

"A great week – an opportunity to really relax in a lovely quiet place and rediscover a
skill I’ve not practiced for years. Direction and suggestion from Steven was perfectly judged,
and the food and hospitality provided by Sally and Ainsley was a perfect foil .
A very satisfying week – I hope to come back and learn more." - Kate Wooding

Cali Wilson 2011

Val Roberts 2011

Dee Cunniffe

Jennifer Swash

"Felt relaxed and at home as soon as we got here. An idyllic place to rekindle and interest in painting. Steven is an excellent , enthusiastic and patient teacher which made it easy to learn and develop new skills in watercolour and ink. The hospitality of Sally and Ainsley was outstanding and
we look forward to returning in the future." - Ron & Jen

Phil Garland

Richard Copeland

John Dempsey

Celia Coulthard

"Tuition, rural area, company, wonderful food and care. Everything and more beyond my expectations after a low in my life, Ii needed a vision to move forward in my art and Steven made me think - and gave me confidence in myself an a direction which i am now going to do; an excellent tutor."

Rachel Stageman

"This art school is a gem!  I arrived as a nervous, middle-aged novice and three days later left as a
keen  amateur watercolourist with many techniques and styles in my newly acquired portfolio.
My self-esteem had risen and I had embarked on a new hobby. Steve is a talented and enthusiastic
teacher with an easy manner and I am already planning further sessions next year.
In addition, the delightful setting and the outstanding hospitality make this a wonderful experience."

Cali Wilson

"I knew I would be back....and I know we will return....its great to feel at home , on holiday...
.I have learned a lot, thanks to the best tutor I've ever had the pleasure to meet."

Ann Wooderson

"Discovering new things is part of the rich tapestry of life. However as we get older, we sometimes make the mistake of thinking discoveries are simply additions to what we know already. Just imagine the pleasure of discovering a new avenue of creativity. Since being encouraged and tutored by Steven, I have been drawing, painting and learning many new things about the world of art. Steven has managed to fan a fairly limited artistic ability into flame and I look forward with anticipation to continuing this new adventure of learning and discovery. "

Nicky Hadfield

"Painting with Steve is pure joy. His gentle yet firm approach to teaching takes one beyond ones
own artistic expectations. I came away inspired, more confident and determined to keep on painting!"

Viv Withers

"Enjoy painting in Steve's light and airy studio, or step outside; the beautiful French countryside is
right on the doorstep to provide all the inspiration you'll need! Steve was always on hand with guidance
and help. Take the opportunity to try out different techniques and media if you wish - the choice is yours".

Stuart Klien

"This is the second year that I have been studying with Steven Reed. Apart from everything that I have learned with him, he has re-ignited my interest in art and challenged me to attempt things that I would not have thought I could do, prior to my taking lessons with him. He is an enthusiastic tutor and has endless patience and I believe really enjoys teaching. He gets pleasure in the fact that I become better. I am really fortunate that I am able to work with Steven in such a tranquil environment. I would recommend Steven to anyone who enjoys art and would like to be able to have the opportunity to study and improve with a talented artist of his calibre."

Ray Bryan

"From the position of not knowing what to expect, one finished up with the company,
the food and the accommodation, and not the least the tuition all in excess of expectation.
A thoroughly enjoyable week that even managed to subdue some inclement weather"