Explore artworks created by our students during their learning journey. Each piece represents dedication, skill development, and creative expression across various painting techniques.
Real experiences from people who joined our painting courses
Brighton
I attended the watercolour landscape course last autumn and it completely changed how I approach painting. The instructor, James, demonstrated techniques for capturing light that I had struggled with for years. Within three sessions, I was creating pieces I'm genuinely proud of. The studio space near Victoria Station is well-equipped with natural light, and the small class size meant I received proper attention. I've since completed two more courses and recommended Fafime to five colleagues from my art club.
Manchester
Good course overall. The acrylic techniques were well explained and I learned proper brush handling. My only note would be that the course ran slightly over schedule - finished at 6:15pm instead of 6pm on two occasions, which made my train connection tight. The materials provided were professional grade though, which I appreciated.
Edinburgh
Brilliant value for £285. The portrait painting course covered everything from proportion measurement to colour mixing for skin tones. I came in as a complete beginner and left with a finished portrait that my family couldn't believe I painted. The instructor's feedback was constructive and specific.
Birmingham
The course met my expectations for learning oil painting basics. Instruction was clear and the studio had decent ventilation. However, I found the pace quite fast for someone with no previous experience - would have benefited from an extra session. The materials list could be more detailed before starting. That said, I did learn the fundamentals and can now practice at home.
Bristol
The abstract art course opened my eyes to composition and colour theory in ways I hadn't considered. I particularly valued how the instructor explained the reasoning behind different approaches rather than just showing techniques. After six weeks, I sold my first piece at a local gallery event.
Leeds
Solid course with experienced instructors. The still life painting sessions taught me proper observation skills and how to build up layers effectively. Would be nice to have more variety in the subjects we painted - we did three fruit bowl arrangements which felt repetitive. Otherwise, no complaints about the teaching quality or facilities.
Cambridge
I'm so happy with this course! The mixed media workshop pushed me out of my comfort zone in the best way. We experimented with combining acrylics, collage, and ink, which created textures I never knew were possible. The instructor encouraged creative risk-taking while providing technical guidance. I've filled two sketchbooks since finishing the course and have a completely different approach to my art now.
Liverpool
Professional setup and excellent communication throughout. I booked the landscape painting course for my wife's birthday, and the team accommodated a schedule change when she had a work conflict. The course itself exceeded her expectations - she came home each week excited to show me what she'd learned. Three months later, she's still painting regularly and has transformed our spare room into a studio.
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Fafime
12 Smith Street
London, SW3 4EE
United Kingdom