6-week online Botanical Art course with Live tuition. (Some experience in painting and drawing is recommended)

Rosie reviewed: 'Field with Red Poppies' wool fibre painting art kit

"Dear Raya, Thank you for a lovely kit. It arrived quickly and was packed with care. I really enjoyed learning the wool painting techniques following your clear step-by-step instructions. I am very pleased with my poppy field wool painting which looks really nice in a frame supplied with the kit."

Rosemary Hampson reviewed: 'Sunset' wool fibre painting kit

"Arrived promptly, clear instructions, very good quality materials provided. I really enjoyed making this picture."

Magic Wool Art and Craft Studio responded:

" Dear Rosemary, Thank you very much for your review. I am so pleased that you enjoyed making the sunset wool painting and found the instructions and the kit very helpful. Just to let you know that we also sell Poppy field wool painting kit which you could order via craftcourses.com or via my website: www.magicwoolbyraya.com Kind regards, Raya Brown"

Sophia reviewed: 'Art of Landscape' 10-week interactive online art course with live tuition (level 2)

"Raya is very inspiring, patient ..and has a great sense of humour . A very talented artist in all the mediums she teaches. I have done most of her classes via zoom and at the studio. I recommend her art classes. You will be amazed what you can achieve following Raya's professional guidance and insightful teaching methods."

Magic Wool Art and Craft Studio responded:

" Dear Sophia, Thank you very much for your comment. Thank you for your support ! I am so glad that my courses were very helpful for you! You have become a very good artist. Keep on practicing Art. "

Elisabeth reviewed: 'Art of Landscape' 10-week interactive online art course with live tuition (level 2)

"Dear Raya Thank you for a very informative and interesting course. Your teaching is so good. I have finished my portrait and will send you a photo of it for your feedback. I look forward to doing the next Portrait course with you in September. Have a good summer."

Leslie Walker reviewed: 'Fundamental Art Skills' 10-week live online zoom course for complete beginners with Artist Raya Brown

"Hello Raya. Thanks for an enjoyable 10 week course. I have certainly learned a lot and attempted works I may have avoided without encouragement. Appreciate your teaching style and way you suggest improvement in work offered. Time now to practice and explore further what we have been shown. Look forward to seeing yourself and class mates later in the year. Enjoy your Summer. Regards, Leslie."

Magic Wool Art and Craft Studio responded:

" Dear Leslie, Thank you for your comments. I am so glad that you enjoyed my course and I am happy that my encouragement helped you to create some very good artwork covering the subjects that you tried to avoid in the past. I think your confidence grew and your art skills improved a lot due to your hard work and perseverance. I am very pleased with your results. Well done! I look forward to seeing and teaching you in September at the Online Landscape course with live tuition. Have a good summer. Raya"

Andrea reviewed: 'Fundamental Art Skills' 10-week live online zoom course for complete beginners with Artist Raya Brown

"I have thoroughly enjoyed Raya’s live / interactive online fundamental art skills course. Being reluctant to attend a face to face course at the time this was perfect for me. I was delighted to discover how effective online teaching can be. Covering both theory and practical application Raya gently supports and inspires you to learn and progress art skills. The online format offers a clear birds eye view of Raya’s demonstration as the group work collectively on the same project. Providing a link for review of each class recording, visual resources and suggestions for homework encourages additional practice or catch up for missed classes. Submitting pictures of completed homework / class work via email allows Raya to offer detailed feedback / advice and the opportunity for the group to view and learn from other peoples progress. With Raya’s skilled guidance I have learnt new skills, developed more confidence and produced pieces of art I am pleased with. Thank you Raya, I am looking forward to attending further online courses."

Magic Wool Art and Craft Studio responded:

" Dear Andrea, Thank you very much for your review. I am so pleased that the online teaching format of my courses suited you, and I managed to help you to develop your art knowledge and skills. The recordings of my classes assisted you to revisit my classes again and recap on some new techniques. I am delighted with the progress that you made at my art course, and I look forward to teaching you again in September. Raya"

Hazel reviewed: 'Fundamental Art Skills' 10-week live online zoom course for complete beginners with Artist Raya Brown

"It’s so strange: Covid meant you put your courses online and it meant I went looking for an online beginners art course and now drawing and painting are very important to me, and hopefully will give me enjoyment for the rest of my life. So I have much to thank you (and Covid) for!"

Sue reviewed: 'Sunset' wool fibre painting kit

"I haven't done it yet as im still working on another project. However, it arrived very quickly and such gorgeous colours, I'm really going to love doing it."

Magic Wool Art and Craft Studio responded:

" Dear Sue, Thank you very much for your review. I am so glad that the wool painting kit arrived quickly and you like the colourful wool fibres! I am sure you will enjoy making your wool painting. Please, send me the photo of your finished painting. Look forward to hearing from you. Kind regards, Raya"

Maria reviewed: 'Sunset' wool fibre painting kit

"I really enjoyed using this wool painting kit. The technique of painting with wool fibres is totally absorbing and relaxing. Raya's clear instructions helped me to recreate a beautiful sunset in colourful fibres. I also attended the online wool painting course which was a great experience. Thank you Raya for introducing me to this amazing wool fibre painting art."

Lucy reviewed: 'Sunset' wool fibre painting kit

"Great wool painting kit that contains everything you need to make a beautiful wool painting! The kit was delivered quickly and I used the kit at the Sunset wool painting workshop online. I really enjoyed making the Sunset picture following Raya's clear step by step instructions. It was great fun learning this amazing, therapeutic art together, with other beginners working alongside Raya. Thank you so much, Raya Brown, for an enjoyable course and great wool painting kit. I am going to buy another one of Raya's wool painting kits, the Field with red poppies, and make a picture for my mother."

John reviewed: Evening Watercolour 10-week art course for beginners and amateur artists

"At the end of 2020 needed new hobby, never picked a paintbrush up in my life, apart from emulsion and gloss lol, this lovely lady and brilliant tutor helped and guided me. Then lockdown happened. I continued practicing watercolour painting and now I am feeling so much happier with my artwork thanks to Raya who gave me such a good start. Highly recommend Raya's courses."

Maria reviewed: Evening Watercolour 10-week art course for beginners and amateur artists

"Raya is an outstanding teacher and a very talented artist. Her unique teaching techniques, patience and encouragement helped me to learn the basics of watercolour painting. Raya's watercolour classes opened a amazing world of watercolour painting for me with numerous colour nuances, textures and effects. Thanks to Raya's classes I fell in love with watercolour painting and look forward to every art class with Raya. I highly recommend Raya's watercolour courses."

Dinah reviewed: 'Fundamental Art Skills' 10-week live online zoom course for complete beginners with Artist Raya Brown

"I have just completed a 10 week online course on Foundation Art Level 1 with Raya Brown and thoroughly enjoyed it. Having done very little art work since my schooldays many years ago, I started to do some from a ‘teach yourself how to draw book’ during Lockdown and got the bug to do more. A friend recommended Raya’s courses so I signed up. It was a very absorbing course, hard work at times but I learnt a great deal and didn’t notice the time fly in the process. We covered lots of basic things from artistic techniques to the use of different materials and some art history too. Raya is an encouraging and enthusiastic teacher, she provides opportunities for all abilities to stretch themselves and she’s always cheerful and kind. How do you manage to keep up such positivity and patience Raya?! Without any reservation I highly recommend her courses. Dinah H"

Michelle reviewed: 10-week online Watercolour for beginners course with live tuition via zoom

"Thank you so much for your fantastic teaching skills Raya. I could never have imagined I could do the portraits I’ve done without your patience, guidance and support. I Am looking forward to continuing to learn with your guidance. Michelle"

Ali reviewed: 'Fundamental Art Skills' 10-week live online zoom course for complete beginners with Artist Raya Brown

"Dear Raya, I also want to thank you for your wonderful teaching. I cant quite believe how much confidence you have given me to have a go such an advancement from my very rudimentary art experience. I am really looking forward to your next course and to learning more. Ali"

Ros reviewed: 'Fundamental Art Skills' 10-week live online zoom course for complete beginners with Artist Raya Brown

"The amazing thing about Raya's classes is that each time she presents a new piece of work, I think 'There's no way I can do that". But by the end of the class, with her great guidance and explanations of how to execute it, I have produced a piece of work I am really happy with. I really recommend her classes."

Magic Wool Art and Craft Studio responded:

" Dear Ros, Thank you very much for your review. I am so glad that my tuition helps you to produce some lovely art work. I look forward to seeing you at my art courses in the new year. Best wishes Raya"