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Kate West

Contact name: Kate West
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about 6 years
with CraftCourses

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30 Sep 21'

Ali Wilson reviewed: Learn how to see through an artist’s eye and draw more confidently - Skipton

"Thank you for your class on drawing techniques Kate. I hadn’t drawn for ages and this course gave me the tools to get started again rather than looking at a blank page. Lots of hints and tips too, as well encouragement which was confidence building. Kate readily zoomed in on my need to be more expansive and experimental. I am certainly going to try and build upon this very positive start and experience. A great 2 hour session which went in a flash! Good value for money."

Kate West responded:

"Hi Ali, Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review, especially such a lovely one, concise and to the point with everything I was aiming to achieve with this workshop. Remember to drop me an email if you need any pointers or encouragement! It would be great to see your work - I can put it up on here to if you wish?"

8 Sep 20'

Christina Robinson reviewed: Learn how to see through an artist’s eye and draw more confidently - Skipton

"A relaxed, informal and informative workshop with the emphasis on enjoyment. Lots of tools and tips to help beginners see a subject through an artist’s eyes. Kate loves teaching - and it shows. Highly recommended."

Kate West responded:

"Hi Christina, thank you for taking the time to leave a review it’s much appreciated as was your contribution to making it such an enjoyable afternoon (they are not always quite as good as this one as the artists themselves help make it, but shhh don’t say anything!) Kate ?"

12 Feb 20'

Christine Wood reviewed: Create stunning art using pastels with Kate West

"I attended Kate's 'Pastel Starter Workshop' last week and would recommend this course to anyone, who is either thinking of using pastels, or is coming back to using them after a period of time. The session was a real hands-on, 'have a go' afternoon. We learned about different types and brands of pastels and also about a range of papers and techniques. It was a thoroughly enjoyable workshop with participants encouraged to give their thoughts and opinions about the various brands being used and also about their experiences of using pastels. Kate offers participants in her workshops the benefit of her huge experience and very obvious skills, but alongside this she is hugely encouraging and supportive. Thank you, Kate for another very enjoyable afternoon."

Kate West responded:

"Hi Christine, really pleased you enjoyed the workshop and found it useful and huge thanks for providing yet another thoughtful review that will help others decide whether or not the Pastel starter workshop will be useful to them. I think you are my ‘star reviewer’! Looking forward to seeing you again in March ? Kate"

10 Dec 19'

Christine Wood reviewed: Create beautiful animal portraits in workshops on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales

"A super workshop and as there were only two of us, 1:1 support from Kate! I hadn't previously considered portraits, but thoroughly enjoyed the session and have been completely inspired by pastels! Thank you, Kate for your encouragement and enthusiasm. PS I showed my sister the pastel picture of the Highland cow and she has asked me to complete one of her horse! I may need some help, Kate!!"

Kate West responded:

"Hi Christine, Really chuffed you’ve fallen in love with pastels! My concerns over running such a small workshop successfully were quickly laid to rest, working with Pip and you was an absolute joy, so thank you. It doesn’t surprise that you have been asked to do your first commission, your Highland was a little cutie! Really pleased for you ? Help always at hand although I don’t think you will need too much! Kate"

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