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Unlock Your Creative Potential

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The Learning Studio

Contemporary craft values slowing down and creating with care. By blending traditional skills with modern ideas, handmade and artistic practices foster creativity, calm, focus and a deeper sense of wellbeing. I offer individual tuition and mentoring for all levels in knitting, painting, drawing and mixed media. For more information and to register your interest, please click on The Learning Studio dropdown menu above.

This is your moment. Begin your perfect creative journey with a free consultation.

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Meet Your Mentor

Hello and welcome! I’m Marie. Across a long and rewarding career as both an artist and a teacher, I have developed a deep respect for the creative process and the transformative power of the creative arts. I am passionate about inspiring students and helping them build confidence in their creative abilities.

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A ball of white yarn resting on a rustic, multi-colored ceramic plate with a partial ball of yarn nearby, an abstract textured painting with warm tones next to a vintage metal teapot with black handle, all on a white wooden surface.
Abstract painting with earthy tones and textured details resembling a landscape with a river or road and mountains in the background.
A stylized illustration of a woman with long white hair carrying a baby in a snowy landscape, surrounded by polar bears and cubs, with snow-covered mountains in the background.
Details of a knitted colour work sweater in grey, brown and cream.
Realistic pencil drawing of a dressage horses head.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have more questions or ready to start your creative journey ? Reach out anytime. I’m happy to chat!

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  • I have years of experience teaching and mentoring across a range of creative arts including knitting, painting, drawing and mixed media. So if your interests are in any of these creative arts I am here to help you achieve your creative goals.

  • My teaching brings together the perspectives of an artist, a maker, and an experienced educator. I focus on creating a supportive, confidence building environment where creativity feels accessible rather than intimidating. By using adaptable teaching methods, I meet students where they are, encouraging exploration, experimentation, and creative risk taking. I place as much value on the creative process as the finished work, helping students build skills while also developing their own creative voice, confidence, and enjoyment of making.

  • These imply different levels of knowledge and skills in a student and the amount of direction they need to develop and progress. Perhaps you are a total beginner eager to learn fundamental skills and techniques; I can guide you from the very beginning with a clear, structured program of lessons. Or you may already have experience in your creative practice but wish to build greater confidence and expand your range by working alongside an experienced practitioner who can offer constructive feedback, discuss choices and possibilities, and help you refine and hone your techniques and develop confidence and independence.

  • Learning with a teacher is personal, interactive, and focused on you. I watch your technique, spot issues early, and give tailored guidance so you build strong skills and avoid bad habits. If something doesn’t click, I explain and demonstrate it in ways that suit your learning style. With over thirty years experience, I help you understand the why as well as the how, building confidence and independence in your creative practice.

  • I don’t have online classes available. I prefer to make my teaching hands on and immediate. I do offer online mentoring and tutoring however.

  • Creative arts are about making : knitting, painting, mixed media, drawing, embroidery, and more. You don’t need prior experience or natural talent to begin. With encouragement and guidance, anyone can start, build confidence, and enjoy the creative process.

  • Enjoy being creative with a friend. Bringing a friend gives you confidence and support and adds to the fun and pleasure of learning new skills together. Contact me to book a single workshop or a series of lessons.

  • Everyone’s creative path is different, so lessons are flexible and guided by your needs. You choose the pace and focus, whether you want feedback, help with a tricky section, or to learn a new technique. Sessions can be booked for half an hour, an hour, or longer. Learn on your terms, without pressure.

  • I’m happy to provide individual teaching or tutoring for children aged 10+. Please note that I don’t offer holiday workshops or group activities for children.

  • I do. You can find my portfolio and work for sale in the top menu. Click on this link to learn more about commissioning an artwork.