The Norfolk Painting School
Oil Painting Courses. Gallery. Specialist Materials
Here are few comments from some of our students. The full file of feedback forms and unsolicited notes
are available to view at the school.
Dear Martin and Jane,
Thank you for a fantastic course on light & atmosphere - the
tuition was more than i could have hoped for. I am now putting in
the hours of practice needed to continue improving. The advice
martin gave me was invaluable - especially about local colour and
the importance of working away from the photograph
Diana Light & Atmosphere April 09
"inspirational -- thats how I would begin to describe my short time with
you last week. The course has given me far more than described in the
literature to the extent I am now having to actively seek my own studio
space. Thank you again for all your encouragement and expertise."
DH Essentials March 09
started on some more oil paintings. I have several pictures buzzing around
my head!
Thank you Jane for feeding us so well, and for taking my intolerances in
your stride, I know I am very awkward to feed and really appreciate your
efforts
Best wishes
K
ESSENTIAL OILS 09
Items arrived safely today - thank you very much. Very efficient but
then I would expect nothing else from you.
Please tell Martin that I have had some good comments and a few
WOWs when my friends have seen my painting.
Now I feel I can really push myself forward. My 'old' paintings look
so heavy and laboured. Watch this space.
Thanks again
I ( Essentials March 09)
"Dear Martin + Jane, just a quick note to thank
you so much for a fabulous essential oils such a
well thought out/organised two days. Great to
have the hands on help +inspiration to kick my
husbands car out of the garage + set up a
studio!!"
S.H. Essential Oils October 08
I have been on one or two painting courses
and this is by far the best!
Christine Essentials April 09
12th Oct. I certainly learnt new techniques which I am now
You made us all so welcome, a.v.g. venue, excellent food
many thanks.
Best Wishes, Gill.
Dear Jane & Martin,
Thank you for another super 2 day course
Joyce Studio Painting April 09
At last I feel I have received
worthwhile tuition!
March 09
Lovely people
Lovely accommodation
Lovely place!
Joe 'On Location' May 09
Thank you so much for the great painting course. Gabrielle and I really
enjoyed it - it is lovely to be taught by such an enthusiastic teacher and I
Please don't forget to send us details of next year's courses when you have
decided on them.
Dear Martin and Jane,
Very many thanks for all your help in making it such a magical week. You
must both be feeing pretty knackered and anti-climatic today. I am sure
everyone was highly delighted with what they learnt and their progression.
A.C holiday 08.
Hello Jane, Martin, Lucy, Toby and Woodgie!
Martin I think you are a super teacher. The best I have had so far. I
learned a good deal, and have already started four new paintings(small
ones) whilst everything is fresh in my mind.
Jane, thank you so much for your hospitality. The lunches were
delicious, the accommodation was lovely and I have to say I did miss
being there for quite a few days after coming back. JV Holiday June 09
Dear Martin and Jane
good introduction to oils for me. I and
feel I have gained an insight into, or
inkling of, the subject and must find
time to really work at this to learn
more. Your teaching style is excellent
Martin - very clear and helpful and well
structured, all within such a friendly
informal and supportive environment
which soon calmed my shaking hand
with oil paint for the first time.
A June 09
Thank you for the course I finished
yesterday. I learnt more in 5 days than
in years of art classes three times a
week..........
The people on the course were all
delightful and the atmosphere was great.
Jane, the food was superb and the
whole course was beautifully organised.
James Holiday Sept 09
Martin is a talented,
gifted and inspirational
teacher who is able to
convey superbly how to
paint. If I had the money
I would ......
Fiona Essential Oils 09
and can't wait to get started on some
more buzzing around my head!
I will send you my next effort which
hopefully will show some improvement!
Thank you Jane for feeding us so well,
stride, I know I am very awkward to
feed and really appreciate your efforts
Best wishes
K
ESSENTIAL OILS 09
I jjust wanted to say thank you for a
great 2 days, hope I can continue to
improve on the things you showed me.
Was great to be at the school just
loved it!!!
JS July 09
Many thanks to Martin, Jane, Tim and
Lucy for making the last week so
enjoyable. When I filled in your form I
was unable to pick out what I enjoyed
the most as the tuition, food, facilities
and the cottage were all so good.
Brian Holiday Sept 09
Martin’s tuition with along with Tim’s
practical assistance, the studio facilities,
food (delicious) and company were all
fabulous.
FH Oct 09