I did the six weeks oil painting course in April (2023) and loved it. Had so much fun and learned a lot. Really enjoyed how personalised the course was and how I was able to decide what I wanted to paint and focus on with the help and advice of the teacher when asked. Would higly recommend it.
“If you ever wanted to know how it is to be an artist and paint with oils in a real artists attic studio, then this is the right place to come to. Perfect course for beginners who enjoy creativity and are keen to get dirty hands and pants while enjoying all the possible odors of paints, oils and turpentine. I loved it!” Anonymous, Spring Oil Painting Foundation Course 2022
“The class was wonderful and I greatly appreciated the laid-back yet knowledgable teaching style. The class really centered on helping all students accomplish their chosen project and developing techniques that fostered their interests while simultaneously providing a grounding in traditional oil painting method. This teaching style led to amazing results for everyone and I was so excited to see my own and also my classmates work progress.” Mel, Spring Oil Painting Foundation Course 2022
“The Burnt Sienna studio is so precious and intimate, to me it feels like you are getting a private art lesson. The tutors are attentive, generous and full of knowledge, even me who is nervous about making art felt at ease.” Anna, 2021
“It's a great escape after work and I am happy how the class is run and the things we are guided to do. I would definitely recommend the course.” Anonymous, Spring Drawing Foundation Course, 2022
“While joining the Burnt Sienna school for a couple courses, I felt immediately welcomed and there was a sense that every student goal was taken seriously. This school really created a safe space for me where mistakes were not only welcomed but a key element in order to improve. My goals throughout the course were taken into consideration and I was given extra assistance when needed. Overall, I love the school and the teachers.” Alice, Drawing Foundation Course 2022
“Great teaching and very welcoming environment, I was inspired by the whole thing and would love to come back” Leen, Spring Oil Painting Course 2022
“I like Hannah’s teaching style, not so much theory, but focus on "experiment". I really had lots of fun during these six weeks, this course definitely opens the oil painting door for me to continue it! Thank you :))” Carol, Spring Oil Painting Foundation 2022
“The atmosphere in the studio is as awesome as always and having Hannah as an instructor was lots of fun! Hannah is lovely and hopefully I'll be able to make some time for another class with her.” Spring Oil Painting Foundation 2022
“I really loved the course and feel like I've learned a lot. Hannah was just wonderfull and very easy to talk to - and the energy in the studio was nice the entire time. There's still lots of things for me to learn more about, practice and explore and I feel like this gave me a solid foundation.” Nikola Carija, Spring Oil Foundation 2022
“I was very happy to participate in both the oil painting class as well as the drawing course at Burnt Sienna. Louise is a very passionate teacher who knows how to give individual advice to students and bring a positive atmosphere to the studio. Every moment spent at the studio felt like a well needed escape from everyday life and I'm glad I got to learn painting and drawing techniques that I will be able to apply in the future." Victor Granjux, Oil Painting and Drawing Course 2021
“In general I enjoyed the course a lot, the ambiance, amount of students and the happy style of Hannah were very warm to feel loose, and with loose I mean peaceful and open enough to let my own creative side take ownership of the project. I also enjoyed that the course covered all the different parts of making one piece, made me start to feel a sense of caring for my piece. I feel very grateful for the experience of meeting a human like Hannah and also having a space to talk while creating. I'm glad with the final result, had a lot of fun playing with the types of glazing, on the timing must say got a feeling that every class was a little bit short but looking back I think may be more like an anxious feeling. Hanna shared with me a list of materials personalized for the style that I was using, that also consider very useful to continue the journey. I will be back! “Alberto Cavadia, Spring Oil Painting Foundation 2022
“It's a great escape after work and i am happy how the class is run and the things we are guided to do.” Ben, Drawing Foundation Course 2022
“The Autumn - Winter drawing course with Louise was one of the best experiences I have had last year. I learned to use my creative side and the people I met along the way were fantastic. The studio and the course are amazing and make you feel like a real artist. I would recommend this course to anyone and I will definitely continue with more courses in the future.” Sonia Escudero Jimenez, Autumn Drawing Course 2021
“I’m so glad to have found this beauty of an art school. So far I’ve attended the winter oil course and the portrait in oil workshop and I can’t wait to do more. Louise (and Jesse) have been excellent teachers, enabling and inspiring me to explore painting - something I’ve had on my list for a very long time. Thank you Burnt Sienna!” Rachel Foreman, The Modern Portrait in Oil Workshop and Winter Oil Painting Foundation Course 2021
“I had a great time in the oil painting course in Burnt Sienna. There, I felt the perfect atmosphere for learning: relaxed, authentic and encouraging. Louise is a great teacher, always so welcoming and enthusiastic. Louise really made me feel more confident on my ability to learn to paint, helped me to enjoy more the process and to be more experimental. I totally recommend this course!”. Pedro Carapeto, Autumn Oil Painting Course 2021
“Louise is such a wonderful teacher, always helpful and lovely. And the studio is like an art island where your creativity and skills just flow. It's never to be missed :) “. Carla G, Oil Painting Course 2019
“In one week I participated in both a day long drawing tutorial and an evening "life class"; both were brilliantly supervised, and I found the atmosphere kind and supportive. I thoroughly rediscovered a love for making marks, and would recommend the school to anyone with a creative inclination.” Emily, 2020
“I attended the life drawing course and thanks to Louise i was able to learn new point of views of how to learn drawing and how to let myself go during the drawing process
in one of the classes she took us to experience oil painting and was fantastic :)” Enrique M, Drawing Workshop 2019
“ Very nice group of people, enjoyed a lot. ” Christopher, Drawing Workshop 2017