Claudia Petretti Art Classes

I found Claudia thirteen years ago when I had become disheartened by council run art classes and I have been attending one or more of her classes ever since. The classes are small, allowing plenty of individual attention. They attract artists of a wide range of abilities from complete beginners who receive guidance on materials and techniques as well as examples of established artists as they begin to develop their own individual style to experienced artists who are there for constructive cri...

When I started with Claudia, I hadn’t done art since primary school and was apprehensive about how to paint anything at all, or if indeed I could paint anything at all. I needn’t have worried. Claudia is very encouraging and the atmosphere in the class is friendly and relaxed. I’ve been going now for several years and am amazed just how much I’ve learnt. Claudia guides in a non-prescriptive way and helps each person in the class to find and develop their own style. The range of work completed...

I have been so pleased to have found Claudia’s art classes. As a complete novice she has been so supportive and encouraging to me. I look forward to her sessions and she has inspired me to try different approaches and techniques. Her classes have budding artists of mixed experience but she manages to make everyone feel comfortable. She is fun and relaxed and very positive. Thank you Claudia!

We have both been members of Claudia's Art classes for many years and have really enjoyed and benefitted from her skilled and expert teaching which seeks to bring out your own potential and develop your own style in a very supportive and enjoyable way. The classes are also fun to be part of and there is much to be learned from fellow class members too. The variety of class subject from life drawing through interiors, landscape and still life gives a really wide range of subject and technique ...

As a complete novice I started Claudia’s classes last term - she immediately made me feel relaxed and comfortable .There are all abilities with in the class and everyone works within their own style and time frame. Claudia always manages to get the best out of everyone’s work and all my family were amazed with what I was able to produce under Claudia’s tuition. I really look forward to Monday mornings peace and quiet and never thought I would be able to produce something that I was wil...