Maker's bio

Joan is a full time professional watercolour artist working from her garden studio in Staffordshire. She is a multi-award winning artist, illustrator and children's author. She has taught babies and toddlers through music for over 19 years through her Little Hands Music business. However, she now teaches watercolour techniques to adults on various Art Day Retreats throughout the year and find the inner child in all of us. They are usually held at a beautiful lakeside location at Rudyard Lake and classes fill up very quickly. For complete beginners in a small intimate group of 6-10 students. Includes buffet lunch and boat ride depending on weather conditions. Private Day Retreats, hens parties or corporate events can also be arranged.