Testimonials
"I have wanted to learn to paint in watercolour for a long time. Having bought a cheap paint and brush set in the past, and with no idea what I was doing, they ended up in the cupboard. After the loss of my husband I thought I would try again but this time with some lessons, that’s when I found Eleanor Mann (Elle) online. Thank goodness I did. I went for a beginner’s course for 6 weeks and met other people like me.
My aim was to one day be able to paint a picture that was good enough to hang on my wall. Elle has helped me so much and now, a year on, and I have four framed paintings of mine on my walls.
Elle is a lovely person and a very good teacher and has become someone I can call a friend."
-Diane Brown
"I thoroughly enjoyed the workshop and a big thank you for all the obvious thought and preparation."
-S.Nicholls
A tutor should be able to communicate well, love their subject matter and know it thoroughly and above all enjoy passing on their knowledge. I’ve not known Eleanor long but I can see that she has all these qualities and more. I know that I’ll enjoy learning more of the art of watercolour painting with her guidance."
-Nick Kokolski
“Eleanor is an exceptionally talented artist and she brings these skills to her teaching.
She is able to impart a lot of knowledge whilst keeping her tuition fun.
Her explanation about tone and use of colour enables the student to gain an understanding of using watercolour paint effectively.
Eleanor leads you through so that you feel confident to try out the techniques for yourself.
The tuition Eleanor gives is very hands-on which means that she is happy to demonstrate anything which you have difficulty in understanding, this is extremely helpful when you are working to improve your skills."
-Angela Gamble
A big thank you for all your patience during my recent lessons. I thoroughly enjoyed them & learnt so much from you. I have now purchased my own supplies as you have motivated me to carry on. Hope to see you soon & thanks again.”
-Marilyn Hurrell
"Great ideas and suggestions for improving my artwork. My confidence has increased somewhat to move forward with new techniques. Very relaxed atmosphere in tutoring. Thank you"
-Trevor Baker.
"When I first saw some of Elle's paintings I was transfixed and wanted to learn more about her techniques. Her paintings capture something very special. Since then I have joined one of Elle's art classes which are fun, friendly and informative. Up until then I had had minimal art tuition. I really enjoy my weekly classes and feel my own work has improved under Elle's expert guidance."
-Chris Bassett.
"My husband paid for a 6 week watercolour course as I had wanted to try watercolour painting for ages. That is how I met the wonderful Elle Mann and how I started on my journey with this incredible medium. I have been having lessons with Elle ever since. Under Elle's patient guidance I have learnt so much about watercolour painting and have fallen in love with the medium. Elle is passionate about painting and her work is inspirational. She gives advice and constructive critiques whilst letting you experiment to find your own painting style, and also encourages you to challenge yourself with different subjects and techniques. Elle is now a dear friend and I am truly thankful to my husband as to meet someone as talented and inspirational as Elle was the best present anyone could have."
-Kim Humphreys
"Before I came to your art classes, I felt in such a muddle with what I wanted to do with watercolour painting and I never seemed to get any further than 'splodging' paint on the paper and made ANY excuse not to finish a painting.
Well, Elle, I want to thank you for explaining and demonstrating techniques to me that I did not have a clue about, especially showing me how only six colours can create colours that I never dreamed were possible! My colour wheel is so important to me that I don't go anywhere without it.
But more important, I want to thank you so much for helping me gain the confidence to actually start and FINISH a painting!
(still splodges, but happy splodges!)"
-Louise Morton
"I had done a little art 20 years before, and had always wanted to return to it. I finally began to look around for a class to join, but was very apprehensive as I had not picked up a paintbrush for so long. The great thing about Elle's class is that it is small and friendly, and she is very encouraging. We get ideas and guidance when we need it, and have made lots of progress. We learn a great deal from seeing what other class members do, and it is the best part of the week. I had always thought of watercolour as too precise and delicate for me, but now realise that you can do incredible things with it. Seeing Elle's paintings is inspirational, and I thoroughly recommend her as a teacher."
-Shan Newhouse
"I have been working with Eleanor for a while now, attending her class weekly for 2 hours, and I have learnt considerably from this talented, passionate and knowledgeable artist. She has created a wonderfully empathetic space in which I have been able to extend my art and find a community of wonderful women with whom I love to spend time. And Elle has become a dear and much-loved friend."
- Lesley Galpin
"Eleanor, many thanks for your excellent tuition whilst introducing me to the wonderful world and magic of watercolours. Although I have only been with you for a couple of months, I feel very enriched by the whole experience. The success of my first study is really down to your clear and natural teaching methods; I have learnt the various skills and techniques in an orderly fashion which you manage to convey in a relaxed, friendly, authoritative and informed manner. You inspire positive thinking. Your skills as an accomplished artist are undoubted, and yet you possess the generosity of spirit to pass on freely your expertise. I have no doubt that anyone wishing to take up watercolour painting will thoroughly relish the experience.
I look forward to our on-going studies and, hopefully, my continued progress and further delight. As you often say, watercolour painting has an element of both compromise and surprise - often more surprise in my case!"
- Philip Doe
"I would just like to say how much I have enjoyed learning to paint in watercolour with Eleanor Mann. I went to one of her six week, learn to paint in watercolour courses and I'm now fully hooked. I now go to Elle for private lessons each week. Elle has a laid back style of teaching which puts you at ease. As a 48 year old male it has been one of the best hobbies I have taken up."
- Mr N Younger.
"I have been having watercolour lessons with Eleanor Mann for roughly nine months now and I can honestly say my painting has improved dramatically in this time period.
Eleanor is an excellent tutor and a very talented artist, with lots of experience to draw upon. She teaches in a clear and easy to understand manner; she is patient, but not afraid to give constructive criticism, where appropriate. Her lessons are well structured and focused, yet relaxed and fun at the same time.
I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to develop their painting and artistic skills. If that’s not enough for you, she also makes a mean cup of tea!"
- Will Ginno
“A fantastic way to learn watercolour painting. Eleanor’s six week course is both fun and instructive, covering the fundamentals such as paper types, brushes and paint choices, through to detailed painting techniques. I highly recommend this course to anyone who is thinking of taking up watercolour painting or simply wants to refresh their skills.”
“An enjoyable and fun way to learn watercolour painting. Eleanor’s passion and knowledge of her subject is infectious. The course has taken me from a self-taught beginner to an enthusiastic improver.”
“Eleanor’s enthusiasm and knowledge of watercolour painting makes this an invaluable course for anyone who wants to have fun while understanding the fundamentals of watercolour painting. In six weeks Eleanor turned me from a self-taught beginner to a confident and improving artist.”
F.Ives
“I have really enjoyed our weekly classes with Eleanor – such a talented artist herself and such an encouraging tutor!
I feel I have learned a lot in a short time, and now have much more confidence in trying things for myself. I feel I know much more about how to plan a picture and the sort of effects I can hope to achieve with different techniques.”
- Alison Williams
“Thank you so much for the extended course. From absolute scratch I've learnt so much basic and more advanced information - not just techniques but lots of practical advice too. More than that it's been a totally absorbing and relaxing experience and I'm looking forward to more sessions in the future!”
- Liz
"I have wanted to learn to paint in watercolour for a long time. Having bought a cheap paint and brush set in the past, and with no idea what I was doing, they ended up in the cupboard. After the loss of my husband I thought I would try again but this time with some lessons, that’s when I found Eleanor Mann (Elle) online. Thank goodness I did. I went for a beginner’s course for 6 weeks and met other people like me.
My aim was to one day be able to paint a picture that was good enough to hang on my wall. Elle has helped me so much and now, a year on, and I have four framed paintings of mine on my walls.
Elle is a lovely person and a very good teacher and has become someone I can call a friend."
-Diane Brown
"I thoroughly enjoyed the workshop and a big thank you for all the obvious thought and preparation."
-S.Nicholls
A tutor should be able to communicate well, love their subject matter and know it thoroughly and above all enjoy passing on their knowledge. I’ve not known Eleanor long but I can see that she has all these qualities and more. I know that I’ll enjoy learning more of the art of watercolour painting with her guidance."
-Nick Kokolski
“Eleanor is an exceptionally talented artist and she brings these skills to her teaching.
She is able to impart a lot of knowledge whilst keeping her tuition fun.
Her explanation about tone and use of colour enables the student to gain an understanding of using watercolour paint effectively.
Eleanor leads you through so that you feel confident to try out the techniques for yourself.
The tuition Eleanor gives is very hands-on which means that she is happy to demonstrate anything which you have difficulty in understanding, this is extremely helpful when you are working to improve your skills."
-Angela Gamble
A big thank you for all your patience during my recent lessons. I thoroughly enjoyed them & learnt so much from you. I have now purchased my own supplies as you have motivated me to carry on. Hope to see you soon & thanks again.”
-Marilyn Hurrell
"Great ideas and suggestions for improving my artwork. My confidence has increased somewhat to move forward with new techniques. Very relaxed atmosphere in tutoring. Thank you"
-Trevor Baker.
"When I first saw some of Elle's paintings I was transfixed and wanted to learn more about her techniques. Her paintings capture something very special. Since then I have joined one of Elle's art classes which are fun, friendly and informative. Up until then I had had minimal art tuition. I really enjoy my weekly classes and feel my own work has improved under Elle's expert guidance."
-Chris Bassett.
"My husband paid for a 6 week watercolour course as I had wanted to try watercolour painting for ages. That is how I met the wonderful Elle Mann and how I started on my journey with this incredible medium. I have been having lessons with Elle ever since. Under Elle's patient guidance I have learnt so much about watercolour painting and have fallen in love with the medium. Elle is passionate about painting and her work is inspirational. She gives advice and constructive critiques whilst letting you experiment to find your own painting style, and also encourages you to challenge yourself with different subjects and techniques. Elle is now a dear friend and I am truly thankful to my husband as to meet someone as talented and inspirational as Elle was the best present anyone could have."
-Kim Humphreys
"Before I came to your art classes, I felt in such a muddle with what I wanted to do with watercolour painting and I never seemed to get any further than 'splodging' paint on the paper and made ANY excuse not to finish a painting.
Well, Elle, I want to thank you for explaining and demonstrating techniques to me that I did not have a clue about, especially showing me how only six colours can create colours that I never dreamed were possible! My colour wheel is so important to me that I don't go anywhere without it.
But more important, I want to thank you so much for helping me gain the confidence to actually start and FINISH a painting!
(still splodges, but happy splodges!)"
-Louise Morton
"I had done a little art 20 years before, and had always wanted to return to it. I finally began to look around for a class to join, but was very apprehensive as I had not picked up a paintbrush for so long. The great thing about Elle's class is that it is small and friendly, and she is very encouraging. We get ideas and guidance when we need it, and have made lots of progress. We learn a great deal from seeing what other class members do, and it is the best part of the week. I had always thought of watercolour as too precise and delicate for me, but now realise that you can do incredible things with it. Seeing Elle's paintings is inspirational, and I thoroughly recommend her as a teacher."
-Shan Newhouse
"I have been working with Eleanor for a while now, attending her class weekly for 2 hours, and I have learnt considerably from this talented, passionate and knowledgeable artist. She has created a wonderfully empathetic space in which I have been able to extend my art and find a community of wonderful women with whom I love to spend time. And Elle has become a dear and much-loved friend."
- Lesley Galpin
"Eleanor, many thanks for your excellent tuition whilst introducing me to the wonderful world and magic of watercolours. Although I have only been with you for a couple of months, I feel very enriched by the whole experience. The success of my first study is really down to your clear and natural teaching methods; I have learnt the various skills and techniques in an orderly fashion which you manage to convey in a relaxed, friendly, authoritative and informed manner. You inspire positive thinking. Your skills as an accomplished artist are undoubted, and yet you possess the generosity of spirit to pass on freely your expertise. I have no doubt that anyone wishing to take up watercolour painting will thoroughly relish the experience.
I look forward to our on-going studies and, hopefully, my continued progress and further delight. As you often say, watercolour painting has an element of both compromise and surprise - often more surprise in my case!"
- Philip Doe
"I would just like to say how much I have enjoyed learning to paint in watercolour with Eleanor Mann. I went to one of her six week, learn to paint in watercolour courses and I'm now fully hooked. I now go to Elle for private lessons each week. Elle has a laid back style of teaching which puts you at ease. As a 48 year old male it has been one of the best hobbies I have taken up."
- Mr N Younger.
"I have been having watercolour lessons with Eleanor Mann for roughly nine months now and I can honestly say my painting has improved dramatically in this time period.
Eleanor is an excellent tutor and a very talented artist, with lots of experience to draw upon. She teaches in a clear and easy to understand manner; she is patient, but not afraid to give constructive criticism, where appropriate. Her lessons are well structured and focused, yet relaxed and fun at the same time.
I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to develop their painting and artistic skills. If that’s not enough for you, she also makes a mean cup of tea!"
- Will Ginno
“A fantastic way to learn watercolour painting. Eleanor’s six week course is both fun and instructive, covering the fundamentals such as paper types, brushes and paint choices, through to detailed painting techniques. I highly recommend this course to anyone who is thinking of taking up watercolour painting or simply wants to refresh their skills.”
“An enjoyable and fun way to learn watercolour painting. Eleanor’s passion and knowledge of her subject is infectious. The course has taken me from a self-taught beginner to an enthusiastic improver.”
“Eleanor’s enthusiasm and knowledge of watercolour painting makes this an invaluable course for anyone who wants to have fun while understanding the fundamentals of watercolour painting. In six weeks Eleanor turned me from a self-taught beginner to a confident and improving artist.”
F.Ives
“I have really enjoyed our weekly classes with Eleanor – such a talented artist herself and such an encouraging tutor!
I feel I have learned a lot in a short time, and now have much more confidence in trying things for myself. I feel I know much more about how to plan a picture and the sort of effects I can hope to achieve with different techniques.”
- Alison Williams
“Thank you so much for the extended course. From absolute scratch I've learnt so much basic and more advanced information - not just techniques but lots of practical advice too. More than that it's been a totally absorbing and relaxing experience and I'm looking forward to more sessions in the future!”
- Liz