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“Seb’s painting classes were fun and informative. Seb works hard to help all students to achieve their individual goals. His lessons helped me understand how to use colour and editing of ideas to make a painting ‘work’. Seb also gave advice to each student on how to get the best out of their materials. I learned a lot and above all the lessons were fun! Thanks Seb”
Kate
 
“I learnt so much , particularly other ways of seeing, the spaces between and ways of using paint. The history and paintings of artists across the centuries at the beginning of each session and how they applied paint. You were a kind, attentive, encouraging, inspiring and supportive tutor. Group feedback was non-judgemental and I learnt much from other participants.”
Desnee
 
 
“He is totally immersed in painting and takes his work and his teaching seriously.
Each session started with an inspiring exploration of the week's theme and the work of artists that related to it.  I was introduced to quite a few artists that I had never heard of.  With the help of Seb's questioning, we deconstructed the paintings together and that set us up for the practical work.
He was always very well prepared and ran the class in an empathetic and sensitive way. There was time for dialogue, and he is a good listener and very engaged. He is open minded and enjoys pushing boundaries, so it was good to be challenged at times.”

Sally
 
“Your classes have opened to me the limitless opportunities that exist for expression and given me the confidence to explore them. All I want to do now is paint and when I'm sailing, or hiking or just driving a car I'm constantly seeing things highlighted by light, form, colour or contrast and think, 'Wow...how would I paint that...”
 
Mike
 
“Sebastian first tutored me on a weekend life painting course. I learnt so much about tone, contrast and forms that I've been attending his classes on and off over the past 5 years. I particularly enjoy his class posts prior to and after each lesson. These give the attendees time to review techniques, artists and art history. I feel really prepared before each lesson. Each one is well paced and Sebastian invites group discussion and appraisal. He has a relaxed, encouraging, non-judgemental style, which has allowed me to flourish. Looking at my paintings I can see how much I've progressed over time.”

Claire
 
“I attended Sebastian’s painting evening class at the Cardiff Open Art School and found him to be so knowledgeable yet humble. He was very welcoming, encouraging and a real inspiration to a beginner like me.”

Sadie

 

Thank you Sebastian, for helping me to change the way I approach painting. It was a completely alien concept for me to look for the negative shapes and to really look for the light and the dark contrasts. Thank you for guiding us through many demonstrations and examples- it was good to discover some “new” artists as well as those who were familiar.  I will definitely continue to practice and develop my techniques and would certainly recommend your classes to others- it was thoroughly enjoyable and highly informative.
 

Nikki

 

Very enjoyable course. Excellent tutor.  I learned and amazing amount in a very short time.  The demonstrations followed by exercises is an excellent way of learning.
 

David

 

A really diverse set of subject matter and techniques which made for a great introduction to the possibilities of watercolour.  You were very encouraging throughout, which makes the process much less scary and daunting! Would happily attend other workshop series!
 

Samantha

 

I thoroughly enjoyed the watercolour course by Sebastian.  The classes were relaxing and focused on various techniques of water colours.  The lessons have helped me gain confidence and made me realise how simple and elegant watercolour can be.
 

Priya

 

Seb is a very professional and excellent painting teacher.  He has his own unique style which is very effective.  As a beginner I’ve learned a lot.  I’m very grateful to him!
 

Yau

 

I really enjoyed the class.  I had no previous painting experience and now I feel I know the main techniques and am able to paint a range of subjects.  SA was very friendly and was always keen to help and give advice. 
 

Roberta

 

I have thoroughly enjoyed the course.  Seb has been very good at demonstrating the different techniques of watercolour painting.  I have learned an awful lot from the course and would highly recommend it.
 

Sarah

 

The course was very well run at a good pace.  I would have liked to have continued with an intermediate.
 

David

 

Fantastic course, fantastic coach! Thank you, Seb, for inspiring me into this journey of watercolours, just eye opening for me! Those techniques and principles behind watercolours are therapeutic, which are something very valuable and come as a surprise to me!  I hope there are courses that I can enrol in the future because I really liked the course and your guidance.
 

Lydia

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