What others are saying...

Name:  Sujatha   
City:  Auckland     Year:  2008
Workshop attended:  Weekend drawing workshop for beginners 
"This weekend workshop has reawakened a long but dormant interest in drawing and I am most certainly looking forward to future workshops.  I enjoyed the easy teaching approach and the wonderful techniques that Richard and Diana so generously shared with us."

Name: Marg
City: Auckland   Year: 2008
Workshop attended: How to Draw
"Great teachers who make drawing seem easy!"

Name:  Irene H. 
City:  Auckland 
Workshop attended:  Learn to Draw Weekend
"Just a quick note to say thanks for a wonderful weekend.
It was lovely to meet you and the others in the class (although there wasn’t much time to get to know each other as we were so focused on learning!) I want to say thank you for giving me the key to a door I have been searching for. I am eager to continue with my journey."

Name: Helen B.
City: Auckland
Workshop attended:  Painting Workshop
"Thank you so much for a fantastic day yesterday. I thoroughly enjoyed it and have driven everyone nuts showing them my painting! "

Name: Alison H.
City: Auckland
Workshop attended: Painting Workshop
"Thank you for the wonderful day.  I learned so much in such a short time."

Name: Anna M
City: Auckland
Workshop attended: Painting Workshop
"Thank you so much for the class.  I loved it and I love my painting. I will be coming back for more."

Name: Annette B
City: Hamilton
Workshop attended: Painting Workshop
"Thank you for a wonderful day. You and Richard are very special people.  Your professionalism, enthusiasm and good natured banter was a pleasure to see."

Name: Deborah Forkert
City: Tauranga Year: 2009
Workshop Attended: Pohutakawa Painting Workshop
Your class was by far the best I have had the pleasure to attend!
"Finally, tutors who share their knowledge and techniques and give helpful hints and instructions!
Thank you so much. I thoroughly enjoyed your class and am pleased I made the effort to travel up to it."

Name: Esta Hampton
City:    Kerikeri
Year:   2009
Workshop attended:  24th May 09
Testimonial:  I thoroughly enjoyed painting the Pohutakawa tree.  Richard showed us all the little tricks which made it really simple and I would have no hesitation in going to another workshop.

Name: Noliene Greig
City:   Whangarei
Year:   2009
Workshop attended: Pohutukawa Tree - Acrylics
Testimonial: I really enjoyed this very informative day class.  We were kept busy learning new techniques as well as producing a very nice painting. The time flew by and I came away knowing that I had learned a great deal.  This to me, is the greatest way to successfully take in new information.  Thankyou.

Name: Debby Keay
City: Whangarei
Year: 2009
Workshop attended: Paua Shell
Testimonial: "Really enjoyed the workshop, you were clear and helpful in the steps to be taken and knowledgeable about the products we used. The Paua shell painting emerged very easily from the blank canvas under your guidance. Thank you."

Name: Irene Henry
City: Auckland
Year: 2009
Workshop attended: Lavender Fields
Testimonial: This is my second workshop with Richard & Diana. The easy atmosphere of the class really gives me the confidence to paint - there is help & support at hand if I need it. Their classes are simple but the results are stunning. Everyone has a great day. I look forward the next workshop.

Name: Laurence E (Larry) Ogden
City:  Auckland          
Year: 2009
Workshop attended: Tiger Eyes
Testimonial: Really good fun, and although hard work for an ‘ol fulla like me, I enjoyed the day immensely Diana and Richard provided good instruction and comment, and enabled me to see how an artist can be taught, not necessarily born with a talent.
I recommend the course to anyone interested in exploring their inner artist!

Name: Heinrich (Rick) Louw
City:  Auckland          
Year: 2009
Workshop attended: Pohutakawa Painting Workshop
Thanks again for an amazing workshop – I thoroughly enjoyed it and would surely try and attend another one in the near future. I found the workshop very inspirational and I had also learnt in the workshop that I actually have capabilities that I never thought I did. Everybody should explore their creative side!
















Name:  Von C
City:   Auckland   Year: 2008
Workshop:  Tuscany Painting Workshop, Takapuna
"Diana and Richard, thank you for the wonderful painting course that I was lucky enough to attend last Sunday.  I didn’t know what to expect, but was hoping that I would pick up a few tips on how to paint.  The whole day was excellent.  You both were so helpful, friendly and encouraging and the caring atmosphere that you established from the beginning carried on throughout the day.  I learned such a lot, and with your helpful tips and suggestions we all ended up being amazed at what we had produced.  It was a wonderful day."

Name: Jenny
City: Auckland   Year: 2008
Workshop attended: Painting Workshop - Pink Camelia
Testimonial: I thoroughly enjoyed the workshop and learnt so much. Richard and Diana helped us through step-by-step so we never felt too out of depth. Although everyone put their own style on their painting they all looked fabulous! Looking forward to the next one.

Name: Tee N.
City: Otara, Manukau City    Year: December 2008
Workshop attended: Painting Camellias
Testimonial:
First time painter since high school, I came across Richard & Diana via their website and decided to register by way of interest.  I’ve always loved art & painting, I had brought so many books along the years but felt it was necessary to attend an actual class, and I’m so glad that I did .  The instructions were very simple to follow, all tools provided on the day, Richard & Diana really made you feel welcome which was fantastic.  Thanks Richard & Diana.

Name: Simon
City: Auckland   Year 2009
Workshop Attended: Learn to Draw Portraits Weekend
A big thank you for running the workshop over the weekend. It was the first drawing class I have attended and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was a nice, relaxed atmosphere and at yet at the same time focused on getting the most out of the class.

Name:Carol
City: North Shore    Year 2009
Workshop Attended: Learn to Draw Portraits Weekend
I especially liked the way you guided us without actually doing it for us. It must be a huge temptation to grab the pencil & “help” the students. It is so rewarding to be able to say I drew it myself. With my scientific background I always knew I was a “lefty” so it will be interesting to see how practice will develop the right side.

Name: Kassie Watson
City: Auckland     Year: 2009
Workshop attended: Pohutakawa Beach (plus Tuscany Scene/Pink Camilia)
“I have thoroughly enjoyed now 3 painting workshops, and can’t express how supportive and encouraging you both are in facilitating them. I have 3 beautiful paintings I am proud of, as well as inspiration and confidence to continue to do my own paintings. Thank you for your kindness and support and I look forward to seeing you both at future painting workshops!”

Name: Chris Cowley-Thomson
City: Whangarei  Year: 2009
Workshop attended: Paua Shell
"Thank you so much for today. I really enjoyed myself and I am still buzzing over my achievement. My painting is hanging in our dinning room already and I think looking pretty good on our coloured wall."

Name:  Anna Williams
City:  Whangarei
Year:  2009 Workshop: Paua Shell Painting
"I had been intending to attend the Moores painting workshop for a while and am so pleased I finally got there. I've never believed I could paint any decent sort of picture due to lack of "natural talent." However I bought home a painting yesterday that I'm really proud of. The step by step techniques are easy to follow and Richard and Diana are very supportive in their teaching. I'd recommend anyone who longs to be able to paint, but doesn't believe they can, to give it a go!"

Name: Annabel Stewart
City: Auckland
Year: 2009
Workshop attended: Lavendar Field Tuscany
Testimonial: Loved the worskhop, hadn't painted in about 12 years and this was a great way to get started again. Richard and Diana were really helpful and obviously very talented, their instructions and demonstration were clear and great to follow. Really lovely creative day with like minded others in the class. Will definately sign up for more workshops.

Name:Diane Boucher   
City:Whangarei
Year:2009
Workshop attended:Lavender Fields Acrylic Painting
Testimonial:I have been painting for the last four years and have had some tuition for three of those in the basic ABC's of various painting techniques. For the last year I have been painting at home and watching many tutorials on DVD's.My preferred medium is oils and am very fortunate that some of my work has been accepted into some galleries.
I attended this workshop as always thirsty for knowledge connected to painting. I wanted not only to learn to use and handle acrylic paint but the subject looked as though it would help me to paint more painterly instead of the tight pedantic habit I was getting into.
I found the workshop was all I expected it to be with all the instruction and guidance from two very encouraging positive people. Thank you Richard and Diana.I would not hesitate in recommending these workshops as a friendly, instructive, great value for money day indulging in a great pastime. Look forward to further workshops.
PS. I love my painting and so do my strongest critiques. My Family.





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