Gemma Hastilow

Life drawing was something I'd wanted to try for a long time. I've been attending Gemma's life drawing classes for about three months and the difference in my drawings has been amazing. Gemma is always on hand to share guidance, explanations and short lessons on different techniques. A variety of materials and paper to use and a range of models from week-to-week means there's always something new to do. Thoroughly enjoyable and recommended.

Thank you Gemma, I’m loving your art classes. I started with zero experience and ability and really enjoy the relaxed fun environment, sharing learning as we practice together. It’s a brilliant journey and you help us understand the importance of prospective, proportion and shading etc etc using a mix of equipment. I’m so happy and excited to see such a vast improvement in my efforts. Massive thanks

Thoroughly enjoy classes. Well organised, great groups of beginners up to the more experienced artists. Relaxed & good fun. Learning so much from Gemma at her art classes and life & portrait workshops too. Thank you.

I can’t recommend Gemma’s art classes highly enough, they’re great! Specifically I love the guidance she gives through the short drawing demonstrations she gives at the beginning of each class. This helps to put you in the right mindset before your own attempt at drawing and you benefit from the years of knowledge and skill which Gemma possesses. The atmosphere in the classes is always very friendly and relaxed and you’ll meet some great people. Through drawing you’ll begin to see the physica...

Gemma hosts fantastic life drawing classes, I had wanted to do it for years and with a little Google search I found her wonderful class, relaxed, professional, everything you need is there when you arrive, gemma offers direction but everyone has a unique style and this is encouraged. The groups are always friendly, it feels very calm, the class gives me a break from my job and a focus in a meditative way. I highly recommend joining gemmas classes no matter if you have never drawn before or yo...