Testimonials

10/10

Empathetic, freeing, well-designed

"You CAN make art! That’s how i felt from the first exercises. Very empowering but also sensitively taught. Zoya makes us feel like an art class together which is auite a feat on zoom"

– Maz

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10/10

Relaxed, safe, creative

"Reveals paths forward to a drawing practice in a creative relaxed safe space."

– Anonymous

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9/10

​Inspiring, challenging, satisfying

"Highly recommend doing the workshop, I'm incredibly happy I did. I no longer fear to try and create art."

– Annemarie

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10/10

relaxed safe creative

"Helps feeling more confident and comfortable with making art, it also provides a bunch of tools and inspiration to develop a personal practice."

– Anonymous

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10/10

Engaging, transformative, fun

"The course unlocks inhibitions about engaging visual art and participants have fun in the process"

– Dallas

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9/10

New happy comfort

"It helped me to relax when thinking of doing art"

– Anna

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10/10

Engaging, gentle, inspiring

"Will inspire anyone, no matter the ability. So good to go back to the basic exercises to help you get in the mood for an upcoming masterpiece"
– Lucy

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10/10

zoya so good

– Anonymous

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10/10

curious, fun, open

"This workshop really helped break-down barriers to making Art. Simple, fun exercises of doodling and discovery and a warm, open group atmosphere. A beautiful way to sink in to Sunday evenings!"

– Stef

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10/10

Interesting, eye-opening, enjoyable

"We often underestimate our own work, this workshop opens up that mindset."

– Glynn

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10/10

Inclusive, fun and grounding

"Zoya's workshops were fantastic, I loved them. The sessions are structured really well with a great combination of theory and practice. She created a safe and accessible space where we didn't need to have any previous art experience. I came out of each session feeling calm and grounded and ready to explore art making in my own time which is a big thing for someone who hasn't really made art before! Thank you Zoya!"

– Zara

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10/10

Fun. Satisfying. Supportive.

"Zoya creates such a warm, relaxed and inviting atmosphere for these workshops. I do not draw at all but felt so at ease being guided through the exercises and so content at the end of each session. I was apprehensive about the time commitment but the 2 hours would fly by and it became such a calming and fulfilling point in my week. Highly recommend – thank you Zoya!"

– Lillian

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10/10

fun supportive informative

"The classes felt informal, whilst the exercises brought confidence and appreciation of my own and others work to a surprising level, thank you Zoya, I would recommend to folk who would like to be inspired."

– Anonymous

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10/10

Gentle, inspiring, social

"This came at such a good time for me. I feel more motivated and inspired to get into some art making after a long hiatus. The structure/breakdown over the four sessions really covers a lot of ground so this course can suit anyone at any stage of their creative journey/process."

– Hollie

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10/10

Liberating, fun, a hug

"This workshop has been like a warm hug, not only for my art practice but also for my soul. Throughout the four weeks, I have felt more and more excited for the upcoming classes, and it has helped me relax and connect with art in a different way. I believe finding a safe space to share practices and concerns is crucial for a nice and long-lasting relationship with art, and this workshop has successfully proven that. Zoya is such a thoughtful and talented facilitator; it couldn't have been better."

— Pánama

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10/10

Inspiring, enabling, engaging

"This course helped me to get the pencil in my hand moving and to not be held back by the sometimes overthinking brain! Simple techniques were learnt which really did help with creating!"

— Mel

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10/10

Freeing! Consistent and encouraging

"I think it would be good to emphasise how supportive it is. There is lots of guidance and support for those too scared to start, but enough freedom for those scared of structure."

— Katy

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10/10

Sensitive, thoughtful, inspiring, well-designed

"The workshop series was really helpful for kicking my perfectionism up the arse. It loosened me up enough to just get into it and make some art. It gave me lots to think about, especially regarding the power of limitations, chaos, randomness and of losing control/inhibitions when making art."

— Raina