Introduction to Painting Course

Recent reviews of Introduction to Painting Course

• 5/5 from Maxine Batho, attended Jul 2026: Absolutely loved the class It was great to have an introduction to different mediums and have them all supplied to play with Enjoyed seeing everyone else’s work Loved the teachers and the way they taught it Is a very welcoming place Highly recommend ️
• 5/5 from Vicki Andres, attended May 2026: Excellent introduction, very enthusiastic teacher.
• 5/5 from Liam Barry-Castricum, attended Apr 2026: The Introduction to Painting Course is THE course to get you started. Margaret's passion for her craft creates a positive and accessible environment. You are invited to leave your hang-ups at the door and have fun - because that is what it's about. Trust the reviews, sign up.
• 5/5 from De-Cing, Gu, attended Apr 2026: I’d highly recommend this class to anyone looking to try painting for the first time. It’s a great way to relax, learn something new, and tap into your creativity.
• 5/5 from Denise Peoples, attended Feb 2026: Well worth the money. The course is very well run and has alot packed into it. Great teachers who are very skilled, friendly and knowledgable. You will be amazed at how well you can paint with their guidance!
• 5/5 from Karliea L Decker, attended Jan 2026: Amazing time! Margaret and Caroline are great teachers and so much is packed into the classes without leaving anyone behind. You come away each week with knowledge, practical skills and art you made with your own hands. 10/10 would recommend.
• 5/5 from Leisa, attended Nov 2025: The intro to painting course exceeded my expectations. Marg and Caroline were fantastic teachers and mentors and I found myself looking forward to the class each week. The opportunity to experience different mediums each class was an added bonus and gently nudges you outside your comfort zone as a beginner. I would highly recommend this course and look forward to attending further courses at the artists shed. Lisa.
• 5/5 from Jeanette Walton, attended Nov 2025: Thoroughly enjoyed trying new things with the support and encouragement of our teachers in a friendly and fun environment! Thank you ladies. I will be back for more.
• 4/5 from Michelle Adams, attended Aug 2025: Both teacher and teachers aid are very friendly and explain the task very well. They lend a hand if required and their hospitality for food and drinks are very welcome
• 5/5 from Erin McEvilly, attended Jul 2025: Margaret was amazing. The class was a good size a nice variety of people with different levels of artistic abilities. I was able to get something meaningful ouy of each session. Will definitely enroll in further classes with Margret and her team.
• 5/5 from Kate Tanzer, attended Jul 2025: Absolutely loved this art class! Surprisingly easy & varied, excellent teachers & supplies! kept me really keen to learn more & more!
• 5/5 from Mya Anumarlapudi, attended Jun 2025: A lot of fun exploring different things each week from watercolours to oil paintings.
• 5/5 from Meredith Nicol, attended Jun 2025: Wonderful introduction to art. Margaret is an excellent teacher. I feel confident to try the different art mediums on my own now but would also like to do follow up lessons. The beginners’ lessons were fun and satisfying!
• 5/5 from Susan Grimmer, attended Jun 2025: The introduction to painting class was so enjoyable, as a complete beginner I learnt so much. Margaret's classes were so interesting and fun with her passion for painting evident as well as her vast painting knowledge and her willingness to share this whilst teaching.
• 5/5 from Lyn Thew, attended Jun 2025: Absolutely wonderful experience Learned so much in a short time with different mediums Relaxed and most enjoyable!
• 5/5 from Lifen Ma, attended Mar 2025: Enjoy all the sessions so much！Margaret is very knowledgeable about what she is doing. She always goes extra miles teaching us not only the skills but also artistic appreciations. Even as a beginner in drawing and painting, I always went home filled with confidence and sense of achievement after each session. I recommend Margret to some of friends who are interested in learning about arts!
• 5/5 from Sharon Rock, attended Mar 2025: The course was much more than I expected it to be. Pace was very challenging as I had no real experience to draw an upon. No grandchildren I was always amazed with the final picture due to, of course Margaret’s artistic brilliance. Thanking you.
• 5/5 from Lalarukh Javaid, attended Feb 2025: I would do this course again! In a nutshell: There was a generosity of resources, a generosity of humour, a generosity of spirit!
• 5/5 from Christine Orman, attended Feb 2025: Anonymous. Great course, enjoyed it very much.
• 5/5 from Leanne Thompson, attended Nov 2024: We are all artists underneath and course was a gentle introduction to different mediums. It was a worthwhile course showing nine participants over the four weeks how to mix primary colours to make a huge array of colours It introduced us to water colour techniques, as well as pastels, acrylics and oils. While we were all a little daunted at the start of each new class, everyone was taken on the journey and found our way with clear instructions and a gentle touch to produce art we were happy to take to our families. It opened my eyes to what could be achieved Look forward to the next stage of my development Thankyou to Margaret Hadfield
• 5/5 from Natasha Vanzetti, attended Jul 2024: Practical, fun and very informative. A great way to get comfortable with painting and try out a few different styles. Margaret is a very knowledgeable teacher and I felt very comfortable making mistakes and giving things a go. So glad I signed up!
• 5/5 from Leanne Staggard, attended Jun 2024: Margaret is an amazing artist and a very knowledgeable and patient when imparting her knowledge. The course is a fantastic introduction to a variety of mediums. Totally recommend!
• 5/5 from Alexander Stewart Battarbee, attended Apr 2024: I was given this class through a gift voucher and I found it to be an enlightening and engaging experience. Margaret was encouraging and direct, providing excellent instruction in the technical detail of painting. Lessons began with colour mixing, to learn to make any colour shade from the basic colours, with the following weeks focusing on water colour, oil painting techniques, and drawing in perspective. Margaret provided access to high quality materials, which provided an excellent platform to learn. I ultimately found the class to provide excellent value across ten hours of instruction and would recommend it to anyone curious about painting. It turns out to be easier than you might expect and deeply enjoyable.
• 5/5 from Laura Eason, attended Apr 2024: I revived this course as a birthday present and had never heard of Margaret or the artists shed before starting! What a fabulous introduction to painting. We covered a lot and I also walked away with some lovely art pieces that have inspired me to keep painting/drawing. Will definitely be doing more classes with Margaret in the future :) Thanks so much for a great four weeks Laura
• 5/5 from Katherine Stanley, attended Apr 2024: Great class. I learnt a lot and had fun at the same time. Thanks Margaret
• 5/5 from Samantha Scott, attended Feb 2024: Excellent teaching thank you Margaret; well nourished by Kate; fantastic venue. I learned how to use different artistic mediums - oils, watercolour, pastels. I had fun, met wonderful people. I was inspired to create at home. It was too short. I want more…I’ll be back.
• 5/5 from Patricia Pullen, attended Nov 2023: Good to get a variety of materials and styles of art. Good basic techniques. We took home completed art works.
• 5/5 from Emma Fettell, attended Nov 2023: Margaret is a fantastic teacher, really engaging and friendly. It is awesome being taught by such an accomplished artist. Highly recommend.
• 5/5 from Sharon Levinge, attended Oct 2023: Loved this course! Informative and relaxed and accessible for all levels of ability and experience. Great introduction to different mediums and having materials provided and set up was a huge time and money saver. Margaret’s teaching style is very down to earth and she’s very generous in sharing her vast experience as an artist. Definitely recommend!
• 5/5 from Peggy Gould, attended Oct 2023: Our teacher was great, friendley and approchable. The venue was just right for us comfortable lovely atmosphere. All materials were provided and of good quality. We did a colour chart and learnt with 3 primaries you can do every colour Margarite spoke to the class with great knowledge.
• 5/5 from Louise Zaja, attended Jun 2023: Fantastic overview for a newbie to art. Loved every single bit of it and will definitely continue on. Thank you Margaret you are a fantastic teacher and I so look forward to many more lessons from you
• 5/5 from Meg Ryan, attended Feb 2023: Incredible experience! Margaret was so generous with her expertise as she gently guided us beginners through different techniques and mediums each week. Such a calming and wonderful few hours, with amazing people each weekend. Definitely the highlight of my week! Thanks to Jo as well, for always being so welcoming and making our class coffees every weekend. :)
• 5/5 from Nicole McAlonan, attended Jan 2023: A fantastic course, regardless of your level of expertise. I am very much a beginner and there were several in my class with a lot more experience. I love that Margaret instructs in watercolour, oils and pastels, teaching how to paint something that you would be proud to hang on your wall. This is more than a Pinot and Painting session. She has high expectations for her class and they rise to meet them. My submitted photograph probably does not do Margaret a lot of favours until you take into account that this is the first time I have ever done anything like this. Perspective in pastels. It was only as Margaret sprayed the fixative that I falsified how I could have improved it and made the perspective work better. I guess I learned something. My intention is to use what I have been taught, play around, experiment, and then go back to the Art Shed and learn some more. I wish I had learned this years ago.