Class Testimonials
"It was special time away from daily life, time to focus on and develop my interest. This time is very precious and valuable and I felt that taking the course was an investment in myself personally and in my artistic skills. Alan was great company but that didn’t distract from the business at hand, the business of technical learning. I was very lucky because we had one to one sessions so I had intensive sessions." Artist Inga Ryan
"I loved Alan's 6 week introductory course. He explained all of the core concepts of drawing really well, was very thorough in his teaching and I loved the framed end result. Really recommend this course". Kieran L.
"As a complete novice to drawing, I was anxious that I would not be able to keep up with the pace of the group but Alan was such a great teacher that I never felt I was falling behind. The atmosphere was one of calm and relaxation as we progressed with our drawing accompanied by some lovely classical music. I attended the course with my 24 year old son and we both enjoyed every moment of it. We felt a great sense of personal achievement as we headed home with our drawings after two days of creativity! Cooleen McCarthy
"An excellent weekend of portrait painting. Alan provides enlightening demonstrations of the skills and techniques which add to the realism of the finished work. Each artist benefits from detailed personal tuition suited to their skill level. It was an intensive and inspiring weekend for me. Looking forward to the next opportunity to attend a course by Alan." D.B.
"Very Challenging, very informative and a very enjoyable way to spend a weekend. Great value for money as Alan is a fantastic teacher." A. Roche
"First and foremost the teaching was great. Alan did a wonderful job demonstrating, explaining and encouraging. I really feel I’ve learnt a lot and I’m so thrilled I did it. It was so enjoyable and relaxing. I loved the venue, the room was lovely and cosy and the music was beautiful and calming. The whole atmosphere was fun and the group were very friendly. I thoroughly enjoyed it, thank you so much!"
"A wonderful weekend fully immersed in learning totally new skills. Alan's teaching methods were fantastic, he was calm , very encouraging and he had time for everyone. The time flew by and it was so nice to meet the other students and listen to their stories and to see the finished paintings. I would highly recommend an art course with Alan , he made it all seem so easy but most of all he made it so enjoyable. Many thanks Alan."
"Well worth doing, I learnt a lot and the whole experience was enjoyable, Nice to have the opportunity to take time out for this. One of the best courses I have done in years." Catriona Shakespeare
"Great opportunity to learn in an encouraging atmosphere. I live by Alan ‘ s mantra “Everything can be fixed”! Also a joy to work with like minded people and discover that we all struggle at times with the endeavour." Jo Noonan
"It is a fantastic switch off for two hours. I loved the setting in the studio. The course is very informative and Alan is a fantastic teacher." A. Roche
"You learn a lot in the time available in a very relaxed environment and small groups with plenty of mentoring from Alan." Anon
It was great. I liked the speed. I prefer to have an intensive weekend like this than to have it spread out over weeks. I learned a good few very valuable things and got to see a result very fast. Alan was a wonderful teacher who took his time with everyone and gave us a welcome feeling." Femke Peterse
"This was a wonderful experience and we all learned so much from Alan, he has excellent communication skills and is a brilliant, friendly teacher. Alan explained what we should do and why that was the way to do it, for example, when drawing the hair, only the hair on the front of the head should be clearly drawn as individual strands as that is all that we would see when looking at a person. This was undoubtedly the most beneficial course I have attended, with tips that I can apply to painting and sculpture, definitely money well spent." Tom Barrett
"Very enjoyable course and so enlightening! I achieved much more than I thought I would be capable of and I would definitely recommend it to anyone." Nicola Carrigan
"I've done the one to one course in Alan's home studio and found it very enjoyable. His company, his music choice and his knowledge about drawing make him a fantastic teacher. I was 1 year drawing portraits with no training and he was able to take my abilities and fine tune them. The end result after 6 weeks was a beautiful portrait that i never thought i was capable of doing. So proud of my work and i owe Alan so much. Going to miss visiting his studio but i will be re-booking very soon to come back with my daughter as i feel i only scratched the surface of what Alan can teach. Thank you again." Aaron 'Von Beardy" Ennis
"This course was very professionally run. Alan is a patient, encouraging teacher. He generously shares his skills with his students. He succeeds in making the daunting task of drawing a hyper realistic portrait a lot more easy." Ann Jenkinson
"As a complete novice I didn't expect my drawing to turn out so well. If I can do it anyone can. The workshop was a great experience most enjoyable and good value." Anon
"Very satisfactory course delivered with great attention to detail and tremendous patience." B.T.D.
"I came into Alan's course with previous experience in drawing but I really wanted to learn techniques and that's exactly what I got from the class. In each class, I really got absorbed in the different stages of my portrait, with the help of relaxing music and a class that wasn't packed but a nice size with other like-minded art people who wanted to learn more. Alan showed us the different materials to work with and had great knowledge of different types of pencils, graphite and paper and where to buy such materials. He was always happy to help when help or guidance was asked of him but he was never pushy or critical of anyone's work. I have come away from Alan's class feeling excited about my next portrait that I will do, knowing these new techniques and I will remember each class fondly for the lovely people I have met. I would recommend this class if you enjoy drawing, beginners or professional. Alan is a lovely teacher and it was a pleasure to have been part of this class. It was great getting to bring home a framed drawing that I had worked hard on now getting to critically view it everyday on my sitting room wall !" E. Kaptan
"Alan's course is a wonderful, enjoyable learning experience. He provides a comfortable, friendly environment to give the knowledge and technical ability to master drawing a portrait. For me his course has changed the once daunting to pure pleasure." M Hevehan
"A very enjoyable quiet time of concentration and great opportunity to learn more about drawing and materials and techniques. Also meeting other artists and sharing experience. A very suitable environment for all .. beginners and more advanced students of art." Paula Lemuire Jennings
"I really enjoyed the 'Perfect likeness' drawing course with Alan Keane Art and all of the material for each section. Alan is a really talented artist, great teacher who provides excellent step by step teaching instructions. I learned new tips and techniques, which helped me to achieve an amazing result! I highly recommend this teacher and this course! Thank you Alan! I look forward to learning more in the near future." Vilma Stonkute
"I thoroughly enjoyed this course. Studio 15 is like a haven! Alan is an excellent teacher, so patient, consistent and encouraging. His drawings are wonderful, he has such a talent... he also serves delicious coffee and biscuits!" Private Student
"I loved every minute of it. Art isn't an easy subject to teach, but Alan is a wonderful step-by-step teacher. I've been drawing portraits for a number of years, but they were always hit and miss till now. Since I did Alan's course, I feel I have the tools to produce much better portraits than before, because I have a method to follow. Im already telling friends: "Go do Alan's course!" I'm signing up for his Charcoal Course in the autumn." M.A. Connolly
It was a great experience. I never thought I was going to be capable of drawing a portrait, but at the end of the course I managed to do so. It was incredible. The course in itself is fun. Alan is very clear, patient and a great communicator. The most important thing is that you do learn. The students are a mixed of complete amateurs, like me, that have never taken a pencil, and also some quite accomplished painters. Everybody gets on well and Alan goes to a very good pace, so you never feel neglected. A fantastic way of spending a Saturday morning. I would certainly recommend the course."
Cristian Leon
"The experience has been very enjoyable and a great challenge. I found it really relaxing. The techniques that I have learnt will be invaluable to me and I will be applying them to all types of drawing in the future. Alan is very patient and takes great care with each person in the class. I certainly didn’t think I could produce such a work at the end of 6 weeks but the portrait is lovely and she will hang on the wall!! Thanks again Alan!" Carol Woods
"I was frustrated by my inability to follow online tutorials, books etc. as you have no feedback when something goes wrong. Alan was there to guide you through every stage. Learnt so much about correcting errors. Before would just liberally erase which often destroyed the work. I really appreciated that I did all the work myself. At no stage did Alan do the work for me. A great teacher." Jo Noonan
"I found the course absolutely brilliant. It has given me the confidence to start projects of my own and I now know how to do this with more proficiency. Alan is as well as being a brilliant artist a great mentor and teacher. If you are someone who is slightly scared of portraiture drawing Alan will certainly help you to achieve your goal with great results". Alan Fry
"When I started Alan's drawing course he told me that I would walk away with a detailed drawing of a young woman. My immediate response was - there is no way I could do that! Well I was delighted to be proven wrong, the techniques and guidance he gave me were amazing and I have the drawing to prove it. I would highly recommend this course to anyone, in particular to those who think they are not artistic - you will be amazed how easy it is to draw given the right direction". L.E.
"Absolutely great. I loved the two hours each week. You are a great teacher. Very relaxing atmosphere while learning some wonderful techniques. I am going to come back and back - six weeks is not enough!". Annette Mink
"When I signed up for Alan's course, I had hoped to pick up some techniques that I could apply to my coloured pencil art. Well, I certainly achieved that, and a whole lot more. Now, I see shapes and light and shadows in (and around!) absolutely everything I look at. And I have a framed picture that I'm proud to hang up on my wall. Alan is a wonderful teacher, as well as a gifted artist. I would absolutely recommend this course for anyone interested in creating a perfect likeness". Antoinette Fennell
"The course itself is brilliant I really enjoyed it. Relaxing and friendly environment. Alan is a great teacher and I feel like I learned loads of tips to help improve my portrait drawing. It was a very helpful and enjoyable experience". Eimear Carragher
"The course was a lot of fun. Very educational - Alan taught us all sorts of tips and tricks over the 6 weeks that I'll be using not only for portraiture but for any artwork I work on in future. At 6 weeks it's pitched perfectly too. I had plenty time to learn, draw and I enjoyed myself thoroughly the whole time. Alan is a natural born teacher and I 100% recommend this course to anyone, no matter your skill level. Everyone has something they can learn from this course". Emmett Mulligan
"I never did drawing or portraits before. Alan was very helpful and encouraging which gave me the courage to produce my portrait which I am so proud of." Mary Moran
"I have enjoyed various painting courses over the years and have some experience in oil painting. I felt I was lacking though in drawing skills and in particular what the pencil can do. Alan opened my eyes to the possibilities and I found this course and his method in particular very helpful, engaging, and interesting and it was very satisfying to see my finished portrait framed. I feel no matter what your skill level is at in drawing, if you follow Alan's technique you will surprise and surpass yourself. Alan is very helpful and gave group class tutorials throughout the six week course. The class stayed together that way. This is an excellent course and a lovely way to spend your Saturday morning and I would have no hesitation in recommending this to anyone. Thanks Alan and I hope to do another course soon." Clare M
"The course was handled in an extremely professional manner from beginning to end. Alan set the tone on the first day with a collaborative attitude that embraced all attendees. We all worked together and shared tips and encouragement. I learned something every session and how to implement that something. The fact that our finished product was to be framed on the last day provided an incentive that focused me but without any sense of intimidation. I enjoyed every moment with Alan who is a superb mentor and look forward to attending future sessions with him. Mary Kelly
"Really loved it. Such an enjoyable course where I felt I learnt so much in quite a short period of time. The 6 weeks flew past ! Alan's a lovely relaxed teacher who made you feel that you were well able to learn this technique. Always felt I could ask any questions and not feel silly. He was very good at building your confidence and excellent at explaining and showing you this technique. Very happy to recommend this course to everyone I know." Dara Brennan
"I just finished Alan's class and I have to recommend it to everyone. I learnt more about paper and the sensitivities of pencils in 1 hour than I ever learnt in Art college. That is really something that should be more practiced by art tutors with their students. Alan has honed in and perfected his own technique and he wants to teach others this method of drawing that he clearly feels very passionate about. I have been an artist from a very young age but I always shied away from painting and drawing portraits. I would just get frustrated with it and give up. Alan has given me a new found confidence with my Art and I am very thankful for that. Do yourself a favour and put your deposit down. If not just for the bisquits!" Laura Truman
"I absolutely LOVED it! It was such a relaxing and informative class, it was just brilliant to get back to basics and see what amazing things you can achieve with pencil and paper. Alan was a fantastic teacher, and always on hand for guidance should you run into problems. Couldn't recommend highly enough, 11 out of ten! Fintan Wall @HelloWall
"I'd recommend this course to any budding artist. Alan has a lot of patience with his students which is a huge plus. I personally enjoyed every minute of it, I will be forever thankful to Alan as my own work has improved 100%" Marion Herbert
"Discovering the various tips and 'tricks of the trade' was a joy. Anyone who has an interest in drawing will benefit greatly, and, be surprised at what can be achieved in such a short time" J. Higgins
"I found Alan very friendly and helpful and he has a great way of teaching because he never makes you feel bad or patronises you if you’ve made mistakes. The atmosphere was very relaxed, it wasn’t at all like school. The music was nice and very appropriate for drawing and the tea and biscuit breaks were well-timed. Alan has a great sense of humour as well, we all had a lot of laughs!" Niamh
"Started as a complete beginner, no previous training in drawing and was absolutely delighted with my finished product. Alan is a superb teacher, explained everything so clearly and so helpful throughout the course. If you ever felt that you can't draw but it's something you always wanted to try, you should do this course" J. Curran
"Well worth the time and cost" Trish Griffin
"I will miss Saturday mornings. This is a must-do course" Derek Judge
"My finished portrait is a miracle! Alan is a brilliant teacher" M. O'Brien
"I loved Alan's 6 week introductory course. He explained all of the core concepts of drawing really well, was very thorough in his teaching and I loved the framed end result. Really recommend this course". Kieran L.
"As a complete novice to drawing, I was anxious that I would not be able to keep up with the pace of the group but Alan was such a great teacher that I never felt I was falling behind. The atmosphere was one of calm and relaxation as we progressed with our drawing accompanied by some lovely classical music. I attended the course with my 24 year old son and we both enjoyed every moment of it. We felt a great sense of personal achievement as we headed home with our drawings after two days of creativity! Cooleen McCarthy
"An excellent weekend of portrait painting. Alan provides enlightening demonstrations of the skills and techniques which add to the realism of the finished work. Each artist benefits from detailed personal tuition suited to their skill level. It was an intensive and inspiring weekend for me. Looking forward to the next opportunity to attend a course by Alan." D.B.
"Very Challenging, very informative and a very enjoyable way to spend a weekend. Great value for money as Alan is a fantastic teacher." A. Roche
"First and foremost the teaching was great. Alan did a wonderful job demonstrating, explaining and encouraging. I really feel I’ve learnt a lot and I’m so thrilled I did it. It was so enjoyable and relaxing. I loved the venue, the room was lovely and cosy and the music was beautiful and calming. The whole atmosphere was fun and the group were very friendly. I thoroughly enjoyed it, thank you so much!"
"A wonderful weekend fully immersed in learning totally new skills. Alan's teaching methods were fantastic, he was calm , very encouraging and he had time for everyone. The time flew by and it was so nice to meet the other students and listen to their stories and to see the finished paintings. I would highly recommend an art course with Alan , he made it all seem so easy but most of all he made it so enjoyable. Many thanks Alan."
"Well worth doing, I learnt a lot and the whole experience was enjoyable, Nice to have the opportunity to take time out for this. One of the best courses I have done in years." Catriona Shakespeare
"Great opportunity to learn in an encouraging atmosphere. I live by Alan ‘ s mantra “Everything can be fixed”! Also a joy to work with like minded people and discover that we all struggle at times with the endeavour." Jo Noonan
"It is a fantastic switch off for two hours. I loved the setting in the studio. The course is very informative and Alan is a fantastic teacher." A. Roche
"You learn a lot in the time available in a very relaxed environment and small groups with plenty of mentoring from Alan." Anon
It was great. I liked the speed. I prefer to have an intensive weekend like this than to have it spread out over weeks. I learned a good few very valuable things and got to see a result very fast. Alan was a wonderful teacher who took his time with everyone and gave us a welcome feeling." Femke Peterse
"This was a wonderful experience and we all learned so much from Alan, he has excellent communication skills and is a brilliant, friendly teacher. Alan explained what we should do and why that was the way to do it, for example, when drawing the hair, only the hair on the front of the head should be clearly drawn as individual strands as that is all that we would see when looking at a person. This was undoubtedly the most beneficial course I have attended, with tips that I can apply to painting and sculpture, definitely money well spent." Tom Barrett
"Very enjoyable course and so enlightening! I achieved much more than I thought I would be capable of and I would definitely recommend it to anyone." Nicola Carrigan
"I've done the one to one course in Alan's home studio and found it very enjoyable. His company, his music choice and his knowledge about drawing make him a fantastic teacher. I was 1 year drawing portraits with no training and he was able to take my abilities and fine tune them. The end result after 6 weeks was a beautiful portrait that i never thought i was capable of doing. So proud of my work and i owe Alan so much. Going to miss visiting his studio but i will be re-booking very soon to come back with my daughter as i feel i only scratched the surface of what Alan can teach. Thank you again." Aaron 'Von Beardy" Ennis
"This course was very professionally run. Alan is a patient, encouraging teacher. He generously shares his skills with his students. He succeeds in making the daunting task of drawing a hyper realistic portrait a lot more easy." Ann Jenkinson
"As a complete novice I didn't expect my drawing to turn out so well. If I can do it anyone can. The workshop was a great experience most enjoyable and good value." Anon
"Very satisfactory course delivered with great attention to detail and tremendous patience." B.T.D.
"I came into Alan's course with previous experience in drawing but I really wanted to learn techniques and that's exactly what I got from the class. In each class, I really got absorbed in the different stages of my portrait, with the help of relaxing music and a class that wasn't packed but a nice size with other like-minded art people who wanted to learn more. Alan showed us the different materials to work with and had great knowledge of different types of pencils, graphite and paper and where to buy such materials. He was always happy to help when help or guidance was asked of him but he was never pushy or critical of anyone's work. I have come away from Alan's class feeling excited about my next portrait that I will do, knowing these new techniques and I will remember each class fondly for the lovely people I have met. I would recommend this class if you enjoy drawing, beginners or professional. Alan is a lovely teacher and it was a pleasure to have been part of this class. It was great getting to bring home a framed drawing that I had worked hard on now getting to critically view it everyday on my sitting room wall !" E. Kaptan
"Alan's course is a wonderful, enjoyable learning experience. He provides a comfortable, friendly environment to give the knowledge and technical ability to master drawing a portrait. For me his course has changed the once daunting to pure pleasure." M Hevehan
"A very enjoyable quiet time of concentration and great opportunity to learn more about drawing and materials and techniques. Also meeting other artists and sharing experience. A very suitable environment for all .. beginners and more advanced students of art." Paula Lemuire Jennings
"I really enjoyed the 'Perfect likeness' drawing course with Alan Keane Art and all of the material for each section. Alan is a really talented artist, great teacher who provides excellent step by step teaching instructions. I learned new tips and techniques, which helped me to achieve an amazing result! I highly recommend this teacher and this course! Thank you Alan! I look forward to learning more in the near future." Vilma Stonkute
"I thoroughly enjoyed this course. Studio 15 is like a haven! Alan is an excellent teacher, so patient, consistent and encouraging. His drawings are wonderful, he has such a talent... he also serves delicious coffee and biscuits!" Private Student
"I loved every minute of it. Art isn't an easy subject to teach, but Alan is a wonderful step-by-step teacher. I've been drawing portraits for a number of years, but they were always hit and miss till now. Since I did Alan's course, I feel I have the tools to produce much better portraits than before, because I have a method to follow. Im already telling friends: "Go do Alan's course!" I'm signing up for his Charcoal Course in the autumn." M.A. Connolly
It was a great experience. I never thought I was going to be capable of drawing a portrait, but at the end of the course I managed to do so. It was incredible. The course in itself is fun. Alan is very clear, patient and a great communicator. The most important thing is that you do learn. The students are a mixed of complete amateurs, like me, that have never taken a pencil, and also some quite accomplished painters. Everybody gets on well and Alan goes to a very good pace, so you never feel neglected. A fantastic way of spending a Saturday morning. I would certainly recommend the course."
Cristian Leon
"The experience has been very enjoyable and a great challenge. I found it really relaxing. The techniques that I have learnt will be invaluable to me and I will be applying them to all types of drawing in the future. Alan is very patient and takes great care with each person in the class. I certainly didn’t think I could produce such a work at the end of 6 weeks but the portrait is lovely and she will hang on the wall!! Thanks again Alan!" Carol Woods
"I was frustrated by my inability to follow online tutorials, books etc. as you have no feedback when something goes wrong. Alan was there to guide you through every stage. Learnt so much about correcting errors. Before would just liberally erase which often destroyed the work. I really appreciated that I did all the work myself. At no stage did Alan do the work for me. A great teacher." Jo Noonan
"I found the course absolutely brilliant. It has given me the confidence to start projects of my own and I now know how to do this with more proficiency. Alan is as well as being a brilliant artist a great mentor and teacher. If you are someone who is slightly scared of portraiture drawing Alan will certainly help you to achieve your goal with great results". Alan Fry
"When I started Alan's drawing course he told me that I would walk away with a detailed drawing of a young woman. My immediate response was - there is no way I could do that! Well I was delighted to be proven wrong, the techniques and guidance he gave me were amazing and I have the drawing to prove it. I would highly recommend this course to anyone, in particular to those who think they are not artistic - you will be amazed how easy it is to draw given the right direction". L.E.
"Absolutely great. I loved the two hours each week. You are a great teacher. Very relaxing atmosphere while learning some wonderful techniques. I am going to come back and back - six weeks is not enough!". Annette Mink
"When I signed up for Alan's course, I had hoped to pick up some techniques that I could apply to my coloured pencil art. Well, I certainly achieved that, and a whole lot more. Now, I see shapes and light and shadows in (and around!) absolutely everything I look at. And I have a framed picture that I'm proud to hang up on my wall. Alan is a wonderful teacher, as well as a gifted artist. I would absolutely recommend this course for anyone interested in creating a perfect likeness". Antoinette Fennell
"The course itself is brilliant I really enjoyed it. Relaxing and friendly environment. Alan is a great teacher and I feel like I learned loads of tips to help improve my portrait drawing. It was a very helpful and enjoyable experience". Eimear Carragher
"The course was a lot of fun. Very educational - Alan taught us all sorts of tips and tricks over the 6 weeks that I'll be using not only for portraiture but for any artwork I work on in future. At 6 weeks it's pitched perfectly too. I had plenty time to learn, draw and I enjoyed myself thoroughly the whole time. Alan is a natural born teacher and I 100% recommend this course to anyone, no matter your skill level. Everyone has something they can learn from this course". Emmett Mulligan
"I never did drawing or portraits before. Alan was very helpful and encouraging which gave me the courage to produce my portrait which I am so proud of." Mary Moran
"I have enjoyed various painting courses over the years and have some experience in oil painting. I felt I was lacking though in drawing skills and in particular what the pencil can do. Alan opened my eyes to the possibilities and I found this course and his method in particular very helpful, engaging, and interesting and it was very satisfying to see my finished portrait framed. I feel no matter what your skill level is at in drawing, if you follow Alan's technique you will surprise and surpass yourself. Alan is very helpful and gave group class tutorials throughout the six week course. The class stayed together that way. This is an excellent course and a lovely way to spend your Saturday morning and I would have no hesitation in recommending this to anyone. Thanks Alan and I hope to do another course soon." Clare M
"The course was handled in an extremely professional manner from beginning to end. Alan set the tone on the first day with a collaborative attitude that embraced all attendees. We all worked together and shared tips and encouragement. I learned something every session and how to implement that something. The fact that our finished product was to be framed on the last day provided an incentive that focused me but without any sense of intimidation. I enjoyed every moment with Alan who is a superb mentor and look forward to attending future sessions with him. Mary Kelly
"Really loved it. Such an enjoyable course where I felt I learnt so much in quite a short period of time. The 6 weeks flew past ! Alan's a lovely relaxed teacher who made you feel that you were well able to learn this technique. Always felt I could ask any questions and not feel silly. He was very good at building your confidence and excellent at explaining and showing you this technique. Very happy to recommend this course to everyone I know." Dara Brennan
"I just finished Alan's class and I have to recommend it to everyone. I learnt more about paper and the sensitivities of pencils in 1 hour than I ever learnt in Art college. That is really something that should be more practiced by art tutors with their students. Alan has honed in and perfected his own technique and he wants to teach others this method of drawing that he clearly feels very passionate about. I have been an artist from a very young age but I always shied away from painting and drawing portraits. I would just get frustrated with it and give up. Alan has given me a new found confidence with my Art and I am very thankful for that. Do yourself a favour and put your deposit down. If not just for the bisquits!" Laura Truman
"I absolutely LOVED it! It was such a relaxing and informative class, it was just brilliant to get back to basics and see what amazing things you can achieve with pencil and paper. Alan was a fantastic teacher, and always on hand for guidance should you run into problems. Couldn't recommend highly enough, 11 out of ten! Fintan Wall @HelloWall
"I'd recommend this course to any budding artist. Alan has a lot of patience with his students which is a huge plus. I personally enjoyed every minute of it, I will be forever thankful to Alan as my own work has improved 100%" Marion Herbert
"Discovering the various tips and 'tricks of the trade' was a joy. Anyone who has an interest in drawing will benefit greatly, and, be surprised at what can be achieved in such a short time" J. Higgins
"I found Alan very friendly and helpful and he has a great way of teaching because he never makes you feel bad or patronises you if you’ve made mistakes. The atmosphere was very relaxed, it wasn’t at all like school. The music was nice and very appropriate for drawing and the tea and biscuit breaks were well-timed. Alan has a great sense of humour as well, we all had a lot of laughs!" Niamh
"Started as a complete beginner, no previous training in drawing and was absolutely delighted with my finished product. Alan is a superb teacher, explained everything so clearly and so helpful throughout the course. If you ever felt that you can't draw but it's something you always wanted to try, you should do this course" J. Curran
"Well worth the time and cost" Trish Griffin
"I will miss Saturday mornings. This is a must-do course" Derek Judge
"My finished portrait is a miracle! Alan is a brilliant teacher" M. O'Brien