Student testimonials
“Cheri is a fantastic teacher and her relaxed Art Class has turned out to be a great place for me to improve my skills and try new things. I’m so glad I found the courage to go!” Kevin
“Before doing a course with Cheri, my pictures were flat with no life, but now my pictures have life with light and shade, using pencils, charcoal and acrylic. She has taught me lots of different techniques and how to get different textures.” Richard
“I started Cheri’s classes 10 weeks ago to improve my art in general. I have really enjoyed the classes, which are informal, and one-to-one based within a small group.”
I have attended many art classes over time in varied working environments, I find this one of the nicest as it is situated within an art gallery .
Cheri is a very talented artist and experienced teacher able to impart knowledge and give comprehensive tuition with clear demonstration.
There is always something new and valuable to learn and I have done just that at this class! I feel motivated and inspired to draw and paint at home between lessons.
I shall be returning for the next sessions after Easter.” Julie
“From the very first lesson I felt very welcome and comfortable. I gained a lot of knowledge and enjoyed every class. I gained confidence back in myself and am now doing a degree in drawing and printmaking. Cheri is an excellent teacher and an amazing artist. She is an inspiration to me and others.” Kerri.
“I have been a student of Cheri’s for two years. In this time, under her tuition, I have learnt many new skills; also she takes time to teach you the techniques. She has a very professional, but friendly approach in teaching of all her students. I have gained a lot of confidence in my artistic approach, which has also given me more confidence as a person.”
Parent
Well what can I say about this lovely lady, I was put in touch with her at the beginning of the year as my daughter was failing her GCSE Art…. She was able with only three months available to her to turn this round…taking time to explain the coursework requirements as well help with techniques that my daughter needed to learn… My daughter passed her GCSE art and secured a place in Plymouth College of Art …the things that were learnt by my daughter has not only helped her with her GCSE but is now being transferred to her work at art college where she secured a distinction for her first piece. I would recommend anybody to go to her classes absolutely fantastic, her expertise, patience and knowledge is second to none and she enabled my daughter to chase her dreams…Thank you Cheri
Cheryl Collick
Student feedback children
I enjoy Cheri’s lessons and have fun. I’ve learnt about drawing from life and observation skills and shading and used pastels. I recommend her classes to others because I like it and you learn a lot and it’s fun. She is funny, helpful, slightly mad but professional. The class is friendly and relaxed. It’s different to being at school because you’re not being judged. You get on with your art work and can spend time on it rather than being rushed and made to do it by the end of the lesson.
Bea aged 12
The classes are really good. You learn a lot, like how to use different materials Cheri let’s us choose our subjects. She helps me make my art better. I’ve become more confident in my artwork. She’s an artist herself and understands. She gets points across easily and shows you how to do something. She explains things well. There’s music playing while we work and it’s relaxed. We have fun whilst we work. Time goes so quickly, but the time of the lesson is just right. You get more of her time than in school because the class size is small.
She brought me a dead bat in once so I could look at the wings under a magnifying glass. She’s always bringing stuff in. she’s kind and funny. She’s interested in what you are doing.
I hope I can keep on coming. I’ve been coming to lessons for a year now.
Amelia aged 12
Art Societies and school visits
Walkhampton Arts Society
A very sincere ‘thank you’ for the session at Walkhampton last Monday.
We all picked up some very useful tips from you.
I met Steve [our only gentleman present] on Saturday and he was so enthusiastic with your advice about concentrating on black and white.
Our thanks once again.
Anne Crozier
Fletewood School
Thank you very much for the great work you did with the children. It was good to see so many of them focused and thinking about their artwork. Thank you again. Rachel
