Sue O'Mara Art reviews

Lydia Cottingham reviewed: Beekeeping Experience Day

"My 12 year old daughter Grace has completed a 6 week art class with the lovely Sue. The final two sessions ended up as a one-to-one day due to Covid. I’ve been amazed at the standard of work Grace has completed under Sue’s tutelage. Grace thoroughly enjoyed learning many different techniques and is justifiably proud of her finished paintings. Sue has a lovely studio, with a very relaxing and homely atmosphere. Highly recommend! Thank you, Sue, for making Grace feel so comfortable and giving her confidence in her artistic abilities."

Sue O'Mara Art responded:

"Hi Lydia, Thanks for the lovely message. I hope to see Grace again one day soon. Sue"

Laura Green reviewed: One day beginners painting course with Sue O'Mara Art - all materials provided

"Following lockdown Sue made the day of painting relaxed, fun and informative. Upon arrival Sue chatted about what we would be doing throughout the day and ensured maximum comfort at each stage of the painting experience. Encouragement and excellent tuition resulted in a great oil painting to take home. Sue is an extremely talented artist who is generous in sharing her wealth of knowledge and expert eye as she teaches each stage of your masterpiece. For anyone left handed that has experienced difficulties in technique, Sue was able to demonstrate brush position and tips that make sense. I would absolutely recommend Sue to anyone considering a day of art whether you have painted before or have no previous painting experience. A definite 5* day and a huge thank you."

Sue O'Mara Art responded:

"So good to have you in the Studio for the day Laura, and great that you had a good time doing your first oil painting, you did a good job and understood the processes really well. I look forward to seeing you for your next project! Take care, Sue"

Stephanie Jewell reviewed: One day beginners painting course with Sue O'Mara Art - all materials provided

"Having signed up for the six week beginners course over a year ago, have now finally completed it. What a brilliant course and Sue such a good teacher. Very patient, helpful and inspiring. I have learnt so much and become so inspired and now have taken up oil painting. I had never painted before and had often thought about it but never felt confident enough to do it. So glad to have completed the course and done several paintings that I feel very proud of. Lovely surroundings to be painting in. Highly recommend."

Sue O'Mara Art responded:

"Thank you Stephanie. I look forward to seeing you for your next project. You are always a welcome visitor to the Studio. Sue"

shelly stansfield reviewed: Beekeeping Experience Day

"I'd definitely recommend this course as a great general introduction to Bee Keeping! The course was really informative, clear and hands on; with a chance to be with the bees towards the end of the day and having an opportunity to both see and practically have a go at what we'd learnt. John is a great teacher, very knowledgeable and both open and patient to having lots of questions thrown at him. Sue and John were lovely hosts, offering a tasty lunch, lots of friendly chats and the course was set in a sweet spot in Sussex. It was great to meet other like minded people on the course and was definitely a confidence boost in taking the first step towards getting my own bees. A great added bonus was getting a gift of honey and pollen chart reader at the end of the day. Overall, it was a wonderful day and Id definitely join more courses again with John and Sue. Thank you! xx"

Sue O'Mara Art responded:

"Thank you Shelly, it was lovely for John to have someone who asked lots or really good questions. Really glad you got a lot from the day, that's what it is all about! I will pass your kind words onto John. We didn't look at the climbing room - next time! Take care and if you have any questions John's email is on the jar of honey, or contact me. Best wishes, Sue and John"

Louise reviewed: 2 day jewellery/silversmithing course - all materials provided

"Loved my two days on the jewellery course with Sue. As a complete beginner I learnt so much , and am really keen now to use the skills and carry on creating. Sue is super organised, patient and helpful and obviously extremely proficient in her field. There is a lovely atmosphere in the studio and we were made to feel so welcome. Thanks so much Sue, I will definitely be coming again ! L xx"

Sue O'Mara Art responded:

"Thank you for the kind words Louise, I loved your focus and it was really nice to have you in the Studio. You have made excellent progress on your silversmithing journey! It would be lovely to have you here again so you can work on a more complex piece. Take care, best wishes, Sue"

Laura Jackson reviewed: 2 day jewellery/silversmithing course - all materials provided

"This course was wonderful. Sue is a fantastic teacher, clear and patient, and I learnt so much. The jewellery-making skills that I gained on this course have enabled me to create pieces to sell, and has motivated me to practice and challenge myself further. I highly recommend this course!"

Sue O'Mara Art responded:

"So great to have had you here for the course, and really satisfying for me to see how your skills have just grown and grown and you now have a lovely business. Well done Laura! Best wishes, Sue"

Linda & Rhona reviewed: Jewellery - carve a ring in wax, cast it and hey presto your own ring in sterling silver!

"What a great day Sue very friendly, lovely location and a yummy lunch. Throughly enjoyed carving rings and can’t wait to see them. Would definitely recommend any of Sue’s courses, she is very knowledgeable and made us feel really welcome. April 2021"

Sue O'Mara Art responded:

"Thank you for the kind words. It was a pleasure to have you both here. Won't be long now until you get the rings in the post. Best wishes, Sue"

Sara C Hill reviewed: Three Day Pet Portrait Painting Course

"I cannot praise Sue O’Mara’s Pet Portrait course highly enough. I had looked at various other artists’ web sites to commission a pet portrait, but after reading through the details of Sue’s course, felt that painting my pet would be more fulfilling, and it really was. I am extremely grateful to Sue for nurturing my inner artist. Sue is lovely, and an excellent teacher. Her course is structured in such a way, that you see real progress during, and at the end of each day. Sue explains methods and painting techniques with each stage, and is extremely encouraging. I am an absolute beginner, and thrilled with the end result! The course is extremely enjoyable, and great value for money. The location of the studio is very peaceful, and the lunches provided by Sue an added bonus – they are delicious!"

Sue O'Mara Art responded:

"Hi Sara, thank you for your kind words. You did very well and the finished paining was fabulous! I look forward to seeing you again one day for the next painting :) With all best wishes, Sue"

Jake and Nikky reviewed: Jewellery - carve a ring in wax, cast it and hey presto your own ring in sterling silver!

"Brilliant - Would definitely recommend going on this course."

Sue O'Mara Art responded:

"Thanks guys, it was great to have you here."

Sue reviewed: Jewellery - carve a ring in wax, cast it and hey presto your own ring in sterling silver!

"What a great host, Sue really looked after us, she was knowledgeable not to mention patient. Sue provided a delicious lunch too. I can’t wait to see my finished ring."

Sue O'Mara Art responded:

"HI Sue, it was a pleasure to have you on the course and I hope to see you again soon. Ring will be in the post soon!"

The Latimers reviewed: One day beginners painting course with Sue O'Mara Art - all materials provided

"As a family we booked a beginners lesson with Sue, which was amazing! Ranging from a 12 year old sister to a 55 year old father it was safe to say we had very different ideas of painting, but the very talented Sue was a great teacher and really helped us to all achieve beautiful art which none of us thought we would be capable of! We had a lovely day painting and will definitely be back!"

Sue O'Mara Art responded:

"Thank you all and I look forward to seeing you again soon! Well done :)"

Sarah reviewed: One day beginners painting course with Sue O'Mara Art - all materials provided

"My girlfriends created a bucket list for me and one of the things to do was a life drawing class. Having never done any drawing before I signed up for a day session with sue. Well what can I say from the initial conversation and emails we exchanged sue put me at ease. The woodland studio is a tranquil and enhancing environment. Sue is so easy going and informative. Her life model, also sue was a very brave and inspirational lady also. Arrived without a clue, left feeling inspired to do more. Can't recommend more highly. Thanks sue xx"

Sue O'Mara Art responded:

"Thank you for the kind words Sarah. You were a fabulous addition to the class, funny and good company, plus you did so well with your drawings. Lets not forget the valuable input you had to in being a life model for the rest of the class in the afternoon. Bucket list item - check! Look forward to seeing you again some time. Best wishes, Sue :) x"

Neryne Marx reviewed: One day beginners painting course with Sue O'Mara Art - all materials provided

"My husband surprised me with a one on one oil painting class with Sue. It was amazing, and I enjoyed it tremendously. Sue made me feel at ease, it was a very relaxed and comfortable setting. I have learned so much in the 6 hour course. Sue is a gifted teacher and very patient. I was treated with a lovely lunch outside in the countryside setting. I will definitely be back again for more classes, I am very interested in a jewellery making class. Thank you again, Sue"

Sue O'Mara Art responded:

"Hi Neryne, it was lovely to have you at the Studio and I am so glad you had a good time. We were lucky with the weather too! I will email you re some dates for the jewellery making classes. With best wishes, Sue"

Rochelle Enticknap reviewed: Jewellery - carve a ring in wax, cast it and hey presto your own ring in sterling silver!

"Sue was a brilliant host. Knowledgable, personable and above all patient!!! The lunch was brilliant (as was the home made olive bread) and my partner and I felt relaxed and comfortable throughout the course. We would thoroughly recommend this course!"

Sue O'Mara Art responded:

"Thank you for the kind words Rochelle, it was a pleasure to have you both here and well done on persevering! I will be in touch soon. Thanks, Sue"

Philip reviewed: One day beginners painting course with Sue O'Mara Art - all materials provided

"I had one to one lesson with Sue. Sue is a great teacher. She gave me very useful tips, I learned some techniques in oil painting, found it very interesting and engaging. As a novice she made me feel very comfortable. The studio is very relaxed, located in the countryside. The homemade biscuits were lovely, I enjoyed my lunch. With Sue’s help and advice I was able to complete a picture that I was proud to take home. I highly recommend the one day course!"

Sue O'Mara Art responded:

"Thanks Phil, hope to see you again soon :)"

Bridget Taylor reviewed: One day beginners painting course with Sue O'Mara Art - all materials provided

"I had a lovely day with Sue learning how to use oil paints in her well appointed studio. Sue is an excellent teacher for beginners like me. The painting I completed combined lots of techniques including mixing colour, use of brushes and perspective. With encouragement and advice from Sue it was possible to complete a painting in one day to take home and keep. I am now motivated to continue learning to paint with oils thanks to Sue."

Virginia Kellam reviewed: One day beginners painting course with Sue O'Mara Art - all materials provided

"As a birthday gift my husband booked 2 days of 1 to 1 tutoring from Sue. I really enjoyed my time with her, she was so patient and knowledgeable and I felt at ease with her right from the start. I had never used oils to paint with before but with Sue's guidance I produced 2 pieces of work both of which I am quite proud. I would recommend anyone to try the course and indeed I intend to enrol in the six week course in September. Thank you Sue for the lovely experience."

Sue O'Mara Art responded:

"Thank you Virginia, it was a pleasure to have you at the Studio. I think you will soon be completing some complex pieces! Well done and thanks for being an excellent student!"

Stephen Bland reviewed: One day beginners painting course with Sue O'Mara Art - all materials provided

"I had not undertaken any art work since I was at school many years ago. Sue put me at ease very quickly, explaining the process we would follow, the techniques to be used and the expected learning. Sue delivered on all points. The day was a total pleasure, Sue was very kind, excellent at her art and very supportive. She built my confidence quickly and by the end of the day I had produced a painting that I was very proud of and that totally wowed my family. I have no hesitation in recommending Sue and am already booked for my next lesson!"

Sue O'Mara Art responded:

"Thank you Steve I am so glad you enjoyed your day, you did really well. Looking forward to helping you with your next project! Best wishes, Sue"

Sharon Menghini reviewed: One day beginners painting course with Sue O'Mara Art - all materials provided

"Really enjoyed my starter session which has led to me being addicted to painting! Sue is wonderfully patient, creative and inspiring. She acts as a critical friend, giving advice honestly and guiding you through new techniques to boost your confidence and skill level. Thoroughly enjoyable and worthwhile! Suggest you give it a go!"

Liane Ingram reviewed: One day beginners painting course with Sue O'Mara Art - all materials provided

"I have brought one of Sue’s paintings and it is truly beautiful. A very talented lady - it has made me want to book onto the ‘One day beginners’ class in the new year. The studio leads out onto woodlands and the atmosphere feels professional and relaxed. Thank you for my painting."

Jeanette Gordon reviewed: One day beginners painting course with Sue O'Mara Art - all materials provided

"Loved the courses I have taken. Sue is an excellent teacher, and guided me to complete some lovely art works that all my family was very impressed with. A lovely atmosphere with the studio opening onto a nice garden and woodlands. The lunch was perfect, keeping one going during the full day course. Would recommend Sue and her classes."

Michael reviewed: One day beginners painting course with Sue O'Mara Art - all materials provided

"Great course, I was amazed how much I learnt in just one day."

Kay Clark reviewed: One day beginners painting course with Sue O'Mara Art - all materials provided

"What a wonderful introduction to oil painting the 6 week course is! I turned up having never done any oil painting before and after the first 2 sessions I had finished my first painting under the expert guidance of Sue. She is a lovely lady, very calm and encouraging and very experienced so able to answer any queries or concerns I had. She holds the classes in her quiet and light filled studio at the back of her house. I felt very nervous embarking on this course but she has filled me with confidence and I am now on to my 3rd painting which is surprisingly intricate (my choice of subject matter) but I feel happy that with Sue's help I can achieve the picture I set out to do. I would recommend any of Sue's courses to any one who has an interest in oil painting, whether they have any previous experience or not."

Geraldine Hedgecock reviewed: One day beginners painting course with Sue O'Mara Art - all materials provided

"The warm welcome given to us by Sue set the tone of this creative but relaxing day. We learnt some very clever techniques and were encouraged to see the positive in every mark we made (even if we thought we had made a mistake). I was amazed to come away with a finished oil painting."

Sarah Ford reviewed: One day beginners painting course with Sue O'Mara Art - all materials provided

"I thoroughly enjoyed the oil painting day course with Sue. She is warm, welcoming and knowledgeable not to mention full of great tips. I surprised myself with the winter scene that I was able to create with Sue’s support and guidance. The day was well paced and I enjoyed every minute. Highly recommended."