Stories of Transformation
Reflections from students who have used painting to help them build their confidence and bring transformation into their lives!Â
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"Thanks so much for yesterdayâs class.Â
It was like a drink of fresh water on a hot, hot day"
Vanessa
"Thank you so very much heather for giving me the confidence to join your class and then supporting me on the day - you were right, you didnât let me fail! This is just the beginning! What a delight to meet and connect with some lovely people!"
Tania - Student
"Sometimes it just takes someone to encourage you to take that leap with a difficult subject and give it a try.
I love being in the class.
I seriously underestimated the effect of having others give me encouragement."
 Barb - Student
"Being part of the class made me feel comfortable and at ease.
The environment is warm and welcoming and being able to discuss my work with others was very useful.
Heather is very professional in her teaching approach and makes you feel very much at ease."Â
Anna -Â Student
"I had never painted before joining the class. Everyone was welcoming, supportive, and friendly. So much so that classes became equal parts serious painting and happy chatting!
Heatherâs approach is one wherein she will gently lead and guide you along a path that you must âownâ and develop to suit yourself, but she is exquisitely adept at knowing when to push and when to step back.
Having attended 3 terms with dozens of others whose experience ranged from first timers to moderately experienced, my observation is that every single attendee has produced art which has at once surprised and delighted them.
Take a chance! You WILL be pleasantly surprised at what you produce."
Dominic - Student
"The environment, teaching style and support offered at all classes, is amazing.
I love discovering oil painting tips and tricks and being on this journey of creativity.
Itâs been a great way to make time for myself, learning and doing something I love. Thanks heather"
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Alison - Student
"I want to assure you that the impact you made on my life is still present in my life every single day!
Iâve got an easel set up in our living room & âearningâ my painting time is still my constant motivation for getting other tasks done. I have completed a few paintings this year.
In all of my crafting I now find a deeper meaning and purpose in it than I did before you restored my creative soul."
Vanessa -Â Student 2021
"I am really enjoying the process and am learning lots too.
Without gushing nonsense, you are an incredible teacher. You only have to look at all your student's progress or results to see for yourself, the fruits of your labor. That is an amazing talent and I feel blessed to have you as my tutor."
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Tracy -Â Student 2022
"I always had a dream - after walking through a gallery one day - If I could ever learn to paint rocks covered in water, that was an anchor in my mind for where I wanted to get to. You allowed me to get to that dream!
The way you have created the course, you have broken it down to a very simple process for us who have never done photo realism before, and for someone like me who has never used brushes or painted with oils. I blow myself away, because this is something I thought I could never do.
The course has helped me have a deeper sense of who I am. It has allowed me to feed my soul, my happy juice. Itâs been life-changing. A great opportunity to learn a new skill, to get involved with the wonderful community, to learn form someone like you, Heather. I am so grateful. For those that think that they canât, I encourage you to take a risk, you will be surprised what you can do and will be able to do. And even if painting is not what you want to do for your whole life, if nothing else the growth that you will see and the development of your own self-worth and identity is huge. I have got plenty of unexpected gifts.
This course has been life-changing for me on so many levels, on levels that I never even expected. I donât think anyone will be disappointed to join this program!"
Susan - RYCS Student 2021
"Even if you've never picked up a paintbrush you'll be able to achieve something wonderful with Heather's expert advice. My time at the studio is a great source of peace and achievement, sometimes I struggle but then Iâm satisfied with the outcomes."
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Colleen - Student 2024Â
"Having the opportunity to complete my water droplet on a leaf painting and to see that I could actually paint was really encouraging. Everyone has been so welcoming and so encouraging AND inspiring!!! Give it a go!!"
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Jo - Student 2024
"If youâve ever considered trying some painting, Come, itâs fun. Heather is very welcoming and you are supported all the way. I love coming to the class. The two hours just fly by, I get totally absorbed in my painting and think of nothing else."
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Jenny - Student 2024
