Of the many compliments and feedback comments we receive, here are just a few from our previous students. We hope this will serve to give you some idea of what to expect when you take part in one of our courses or events:
‘Thank you so much indeed for all that you did in the background to make yesterday such a happy and memorable day … It was a really interesting and thoroughly enjoyable day, helped by the beautiful sunshine and we were particularly impressed by the talks we were given at each place.’ Susan
‘At last I’m back in my art after so many years. You have given me inspiration and joy! And to top it all a chance to have my work in an exhibition.’ Sally
‘You have shown me the most amazing places, without your expertise this wouldn’t have been possible’ Anita
‘I recently attended your Mixed Media Course and have to say it was the most inspirational course I have ever been on. It has really spurred me on and given me some goals for the future.’ Ian
‘Your personal enthusiasm and love of the subject made the one hour talk seem not long enough’ Pat
‘I learned so much and relaxed in your lovely garden too.’ Ruth
‘An exceptionally enjoyable and informative course. Thankyou.’ Judith
Thankyou so much for all your patience. I try so hard to improve my work, it is so good for me to come to you for tuition. I so enjoy the challenge.’ Sheila
‘I have found this course to be most beneficial for many reasons and feel more confident now in my painting.’ Shelley
‘It was a revelation for me to see with new eyes, what had been up to now just daubs of colour. I shall look at 20th century art with new interest’ Geoff
‘Just to say thankyou for making your art history so interesting, I can’t say how very much I have enjoyed my Fridays, along with the excellent coffee and cakes’ Cath
‘Thankyou for the hours you must have spent organising events for us to enjoy.’ Dorothy
I so enjoy the range of topics and calibre of speakers you arrange for us.’ Lyn
‘A huge thank you for all the brilliant things I’ve enjoyed in the art class ad in your kitchen. all so delicious.’ Shirley
‘It is hard to realise just how much we managed to achieve,...Vista certainly opens doors for everyone’ Doreen
‘A wonderful course and lovely group of people’. Cynthia
‘Dedication, humour and great patience, great qualities in a tutor, and you have them in abundance’ Peter
Your teaching was inspiring, and helped to bring out my creativity.’ Eddie
‘I am painting and drawing again after a long period of being blocked. Thankyou so much’ Elizabeth
‘Gently pushing open the door and stepping over the threshold into a world of creativity has added an exciting ,but at times scary, dimension to my life...(I'm)thoroughly enjoying everything’ Val
‘Life changing stuff this Art!’ Jackie
‘I find painting both relaxing and time consuming, sometimes ‘getting lost’ in a painting for hours’ Chris
‘I just wanted to thank you both so much for all you did to make our trip to Italy such fun. You did such a brilliant job in making us all so welcome and your attention to so many individual needs was admirable. I so enjoyed meeting you both and benefiting from your knowledge of art, architecture and music - you both have such lovely voices and it was so easy to listen and learn from what you had to tell us. Your great enthusiasm and sense of fun were infectious , and I'm sure Sue and I will long remember the experience of being part of your group.’ Diane
