Turning Tree Arts reviews

28 Feb 23'

M. O. reviewed: Art classes - sculpture and drawing

"Ivan was very helpful discussing the different possible projects I have in mind to attempt during my first course. He was equally helpful during the first lesson."

22 Sep 19'

Helen McGlynn reviewed: Art classes - drawing, painting and sculpture

"I have been attending Ivan’s drawing and painting class for a number of years and started as a complete beginner. In his class I have used pastels, ink, charcoal, watercolour, acrylic, gouache, oil and any combination of media. Ivan’s coaching has given me the confidence to work with any medium and any subject. Nothing is wrong and there are no rules. I would encourage anyone to join one of the classes."

19 Feb 18'

Helen Meadows-Wooe reviewed: Art classes - drawing, painting and sculpture

"I've been attending Ivan's sculpture classes for just over a year now and have found these classes to be a fantastic route to expressing my creative side. I went along as a total beginner. Ivan is very supportive and helpful with regard to idea development and the technicalities of creating your vision. I have worked in both clay and wire so far, but there are many more mediums to explore. I find my time there to be both challenging and relaxing, and I gain inspiration not only from Ivan but also from fellow class members. I highly recommend this course."

12 Apr 17'

Trevor Davis reviewed: 2 & 3 day Stone Carving course at Parndon Mill in Harlow, Essex

"Great venue, very inspirational, good instruction. I learnt quite a lot of different techniques even though my Hare looks a bit like a fat rabbit. Looking forward to doing another course soon. Thank you."

11 Apr 17'

David Ralph reviewed: 2 & 3 day Stone Carving course at Parndon Mill in Harlow, Essex

"This was the best introduction to Stone Carving that I could have wished for. Ivan was very helpful and calming and after a quick introduction we were able to work away with his guidance. The venue was lovely and really helped with the creative process. It was a brilliant course from start to finish and I'm now completely hooked"

10 Apr 17'

Elaine Meek reviewed: 2 & 3 day Stone Carving course at Parndon Mill in Harlow, Essex

"An thoroughly enjoyable inspirational course. Excellent tuition in a pleasant relaxed atmosphere."

1 Mar 17'

Kathy Burman reviewed: Art classes - drawing, painting and sculpture

"Sculpture Workshop at Parndon Mill I have attended a Thursday morning group with tutor Ivan Daggett since January 2016. The prospect of three hours in a studio in the beautiful environs of Parndon Mill has made this one of my favourite mornings. My work in 3D, prior to starting this course, was primarily in clay. I created ceramics and sculpture by hand building, generally on a small scale. I have also worked in wood and wire. Ivan’s studio offers a much broader range of opportunities and has enabled me to experiment with carving in stone, plaster and composite materials as well as creating a latex and plaster mould in order to replicate a figure originally created in clay. My work in the past year has been challenging and rewarding. Ivan is on hand to help develop ideas, suggest materials and guide students towards achieving the best results. One learns from him and from the others in the group, which is friendly and supportive. It is a great class and I look forward to increasing my skills and embarking on further exciting projects over the coming months."

30 Jan 17'

Sam Debbah reviewed: Art classes - drawing, painting and sculpture

"I have been attending Ivan's sculpture classes for several years and find his studio an inspiring and nurturing space to make artworks. Ivan is a patient and extremely knowledgeable tutor who knows when to help with ideas and when to let you just get on! Ivan's knowledge of all kinds of art techniques and artists has really helped me develop my own work- often in surprising ways!"

3 Jan 17'

Jill Kerby reviewed: Art classes - drawing, painting and sculpture

"I have been studying with Ivan for many years and continue to find inspiration and a sense of my artist self not always present in my daily life. Ivan's intuitive ability to help you find the ideas that you want to pursue enable you to produce diverse and fascination pieces of work that you didn't know you were capable of."

2 Jan 17'

June Pickard reviewed: Art classes - drawing, painting and sculpture

"I have attended Ivan Daggett's sculpture classes for many years and find Ivan an excellent tutor. He has the ability to draw ideas from you without forcing you to his copy his own way of working. He is a very talented sculptor and can give guidance on the great variety of materials that can be used for sculpture. During my time attending his classes I have carved stone,wood and plaster, modelled with clay and worked with wire, both in abstract and human form.5"