I genuinely believed I could not draw. Ten weeks later I have a sketchbook I am proud of and I draw at home for fun now. Cheryl is patient and the class is tiny, so you actually get taught. Easily the best two hours of my week — already signed up for painting next term.
Booked the clay term as a birthday gift to myself and got completely hooked. Throwing on the wheel is addictive, the kiln room is the most calming place in the east, and I have a whole set of mugs I actually made. Priya makes the wobbly first attempts feel like wins.
My daughter went into the portfolio programme nervous and came out with a folio that got her a DSA-Art place. Daryl planned every term, gave proper critique and prepped her for the interview. Worth every cent — we tried bigger schools first and this was far more personal.
My six-year-old asks all week if it is art day yet. Small group, lovely teacher, and a different themed project every term that he is so proud of. They send the artwork home and our fridge is now a gallery. The trial sold us instantly — just book it.
I picked up watercolour at fifty-two and it has become the calmest part of my week. The class is tiny and the teacher never rushes you. I have a folder of little paintings now that I am genuinely proud of.
Came back to painting after twenty years away and Daryl met me exactly where I was. Real feedback, no fluff, and a relaxed room. Finished two canvases last term that are hanging in my living room.
My daughter was bored of craft classes and this finally challenged her properly. She is learning real technique but still loves going. The termly progress note actually tells you something useful.
The kiln room is brilliant and Priya is a fantastic teacher. Only knocked one star because the popular weekend clay slots fill up fast — book early. The mugs I made are now my favourite in the house.
See for yourself
Book a single trial class — the best way to know if a studio is right is to sit at an easel in it.