What our customers say…

Child Class Reviews

AS – Aylesbury
My daughter was so nervous before she started, however Sarah made her feel very welcomed and at ease. Art life classes are creative, fun, and different every week! New techniques are taught, in a relaxed open environment. My daughter absolutely loves her classes and Sarah is so down to earth, friendly, bubbly and Judy generally an amazing person! My daughter feels so much more confidant and believes in herself so much more now she has been attending these classes. I would highly recommend!
RR – Little Kingshill
ArtLife studio is fantastic, Sarah is engaging, encouraging and enthusiastic.  She is a fabulously talented teacher with a wealth of experience, who sees and brings out the best in all her students.  My children have been attending classes there for almost 4 years, during that time, they have been introduced to a wide range of artists, new skills and techniques which have been practiced and improved upon.  Importantly, there is never a sense of repetition, classes are always fun and interesting.  It is a highlight of our week and i cannot recommend it more.
CB – Princess Risborough
My daughter has been attending artlife classes for several terms now and she absolutely loves them. I’m always really impressed by the quality of work she comes home with and my daughter has a huge sense of pride in her achievements which speaks volumes to the encouraging, nurturing, fun and inspiring nature of Sarah’s teaching. I couldn’t recommend Sarah’s classes more highly.
CK – Little Chalfont
I guess the best recommendation we can give is that our daughter has been an Artlife regular for at least four years and will be continuing (at her request) with the new 16+ classes. Sarah has been great for not only teaching her a wide range of techniques, but also developing her confidence in her talent. Very much recommended. So pleased we found these classes.
DA – Amersham
My daughter has been attending ArtLife classes for a few years now and has always had such an amazing experience. She loves the classes so much and looks forward to them every week. Sarah is an amazing teacher and is always full of enthusiasm and shares her passion for art with the children. I highly recommend these classes.
CT – Chesham
My son has thoroughly enjoyed the 5-8 year old class and we have rebooked several times now. He has produced some wonderful and varied pieces. When he started he was nervous and hesitant to join, but he absolutely loves and looks forward to his class each week now, which is clearly a testament to Sarah’s teaching and ability to connect with the children. Would absolutely recommend this class.
CT – Chesham
My son has thoroughly enjoyed the 5-8 year old class and we have rebooked several times now. He has produced some wonderful and varied pieces. When he started he was nervous and hesitant to join, but he absolutely loves and looks forward to his class each week now, which is clearly a testament to Sarah’s teaching and ability to connect with the children. Would absolutely recommend this class.
NL – Herts
My son loves attending Sarah’s art class. We struggled to find a class that enthused & encouraged his love of art, but we’ve found the perfect class with Sarah! She’s fantastic at encouraging children’s creativity & enthusiasm for all different art forms. I can’t recommend this class highly enough.
ST – Old Amersham
Sarah is a completely dedicated art teacher – teaming her huge knowledge and love for sharing her passion with an incredibly kind, thoughtful and tailored approach to each child.  She makes her classes work brilliantly for every child, no matter where they are starting from, and they produce work that they can rightfully be so proud of, along with building a mature knowledge of materials, notable artists and techniques.  Sarah shows genuine care and friendship to the kids and is incredibly flexible and skilled in her approach.  Thoroughly recommend!
SH – Chesham Bois
Artlife classes are not your typical art class – they are incredibly creative – teaching the children new techniques and inspiring them with classes influenced by different artists and architects from Gehry to Japanese artists I’ve never heard of. They come home with amazing sculptures and pictures, but most importantly, filled with enthusiasm. Both of my children have been attending the artlife classes for a while now and they really look forward to them! Would highly recommend.
VS – High Wycombe
Could not recommend more highly – If you want the very best for your child, are seeking a passionate teacher, who inspires, encourages & brings out the very best in them so they fulfill their personal potential, then ArtLife is for you. The subject matter & techniques are superb, the breadth inspired. Sarah’s passion for Art & teaching infuses everything she touches. Sarah has an incredible connection with children & parents alike – so very thankful to have a passionate teacher who has such a positive impact on my child in & out of the studio.
SS – Chesham
My son has been attending Sarah’s classes for a few terms now and they are the highlight of his week. The lessons are engaging and encourage the children not only to learn new and creative techniques but also to have faith and confidence in their ideas and skills. Sarah is also a passionate and warm teacher who has a knack of understanding each child’s individual needs.
DL – Chalfont st Giles
My daughter has been attending classes as Art Life Studio for 2 terms now and absolutely loves it. Sarah creates a great atmosphere for the children to develop their creative skills, with a focus on different skills each lesson. My daughter’s confidence and pride in her art has definitely improved since attending Sarah’s classes and would highly recommend.
D H
I can honestly say that both (XXX) and I have never been in such a wonderfully supportive, creative and safe space. I honestly felt like bursting into tears when I left my daughter yesterday and she said, on the way home, that she felt the same. I will never, ever be able to express my appreciation for giving her a small but hugely positive part of her day. Even last night, instead of just scrolling on her phone, (XXX) continued with what she has learnt and produced some more art work. That is priceless for her and for us as her family.
KM – Great Missenden
My daughter has been attending classes as Art Life Studio for 2 terms now and absolutely loves it. Sarah creates a great atmosphere for the children to develop their creative skills, with a focus on different skills each lesson. My daughter’s confidence and pride in her art has definitely improved since attending Sarah’s classes and would highly recommend.
AC – Little Chalfont
A fantastic art class for my 13 year old daughter. She has come home learning different techniques, styles and drawings. We have managed to build up her art portfolio with examples of all of her work. Sarah gives all her students one to one time to help build their confidence, understanding and gives structured feedback. Highly recommended for any student wishing to pursue a career in arts or even improve their skills and techniques.
IV – Beaconsfield
This is my daughter’s absolute favourite activity. The one non-negotiable Saturday and Holiday club we must absolutely book because she loves her art classes with Sarah and her team so much. The children enjoy well-planned and structured lessons and are introduced to all sorts of art and techniques and produce wonderful art pieces whilst having a great time. A fabulous class in a great new studio as well.
VW– Chalfont St Peter
These classes are brilliant. My eight year old loves them. And I love them as it ensures she’s off screens doing something creative and mindful. The work she produces is brilliant and varied. Sarah who runs the classes is extremely helpful and very talented at what she does. Thanks so much ArtLife Studio for helping develop my daughter’s love of Art.
RF – Buckinghamshire
Our daughter has enjoyed ArtLife classes for several years now and is consistently inspired and stretched to expand her artistic skills by Sarah and the team. The lessons include using whole range of media with activities inspired by a wide selection of artists and artistic styles. Sarah is brilliant with the children, advancing skills as the children progress through the age groups while supporting them all to ensure they feel confident and look forward to coming back to Art Life every week. Highly recommended.
BF – Cryers Hill
My daughter absolutely loves going to Artlife classes. She’s quite shy but Sarah has been so welcoming and made her feel so comfortable when she first started.
The projects that Sarah sets each week are really fun and inspiring and totally different to what my daughter does in her art classes at school. She has chosen art as one of her GCSE options and dreams of a future career in design and this class is a perfect foundation to help her on her way to achieving her dream.
Thank you Sarah , we are so pleased we found you
CT – Chorleywood
The most wonderful of children’s art classes!
Having had both virtual and classroom classes, our 8 year old daughter just absolutely loves them.
Having said she wasn’t a fan of painting, Sarah guaranteed she would change her mind and within a matter of minutes!
Sarah is the most wonderful of teachers and we very much wish a teacher or two from our kids normal school had her way with the children on the many zoom classes!
AA – Bucks
Our daughter is a very creative child and we realized that our artistic skillset (none) will not be enough to develop her potential. We are very lucky to be a part of ArtLife family, our child is inspired, happy and there is no way she allows us to miss the class. We cannot recommend the Studio highly enough.
JM – Amersham
Thank you so, so much for everything. E has absolutely blossomed under your care and attention and it’s been beautiful to watch the confidence he now has with just even picking up a pen. We’re off to Tate Britain in the holidays (at his request!) and also he wants to visit an art shop to get some nice drawing pens!! I can’t recommend these classes enough, Sarah is so positive and enthusiastic and is somehow able to get through to even the most reluctant of artists, especially those who suffer with confidence issues or perhaps have talents outside academia. Art (and Sarah) allow everyone to shine and be proud of themselves which is something every child should have access to!
Mrs Z – Penn
My son (12) absolutely loves Artlife and has been going for a couple of years now. They cover a wide range of techniques and use lots of different materials, whilst learning about artists / designers at the same time.  This class brings out the most of their creativity. Sarah is a passionate, kind and patient teacher that helps each child recognise and celebrate their work. I highly recommend this class.
Mrs T – Aston Clinton
My daughter has been going to ARTLIFE since she was 8 and her passion for art has been enhanced by Sarah who really excites the children and teaches them with sheer enthusiasm!! She has learnt and enhanced so many techniques such as acrylics, water colours, motion art videos, pastels, sketching, 3D art, crafts, learning about artists, new techniques and so much more! Unleash the creativeness in your child with Artlife’s passionate teaching!!
LL – South Heath Bucks
I just have to say how impressed I’ve been so far with the art class… not just from the standard of art but also from the atmosphere and the way she feels afterwards- she doesn’t stop talking all the way home and tells me every little detail of the techniques she has learnt and the chats she’s had! Yesterday she was relishing in all the famous people she had learnt were/ are dyslexic and she was so positive about her creative brain! Such a high point of the week for us

Adult Class Reviews

JM –  Amersham
I am so enjoying the ArtLife adult courses. So much so, that I’m just about to start my third one! Sarah is a fabulous teacher, and teaching us so much and encouraging us all to experiment and just enjoy art. The classes are mixed ability and extremely enjoyable and so relaxing to get lost in art for a couple of hours every week. I have learnt so much and gaining confidence and knowledge from Sarah’s expert teaching, and in a relaxed and happy class setting. I am so happy that Sarah has started to teach adults now and so lucky to be able to do the courses in her fabulous artlife studio at Woodrow.
JG – Chesham
Everything about Sarah’s art class is outstanding. There’s a perfect blend of art theory, technique and of course lots of practical application using different media. I don’t give up my free time likely, but even when I’m feeling tired, Sarah’s art class actually gets me out of the house! It’s a totally supportive, encouraging and relaxing environment. The hot drinks, biscuits, with atmospheric music and lights is also a very nice touch which just adds to the total enjoyment.
NR – Beaconsfield
I can warmly recommend lessons at the ArtLife Studio. I am a mature student attending the evening class. Sarah has created a beautiful, relaxing space in which to learn new skills or have a try at something new. Sarah is a wonderful teacher who has the ability to make you feel immediately at ease. Whatever your abilities, with the help of the lovely Poppy, she will guide, inspire and encourage you to explore different media. As a bonus, there is also plenty of free parking on site!
MS – The Kingshills
Artlife is brilliant! Sarah creates such a calm, friendly and inspiring atmosphere to learn in. Held in a wonderfully equipped studio, you can enjoy making art whatever your level or age.
SH – Amersham
If you are curious about revisiting art classes after a long break  or even since school days,  I can  highly recommend Sarah’s adult class at Artlife. Sarah is so encouraging and enthusiastic, it’s infectious!  She teaches us a wide range of techniques in a relaxed and friendly style.
Come and give it a go…you won’t be disappointed! ????
Anonymous
Absolutely brilliant art classes run by Sarah. She creates such a warm, inclusive and fun atmosphere. Just the right amount of instruction with lots of opportunity to be creative and experiment, so I’m learning loads. The ArtLife Studio is so well set up too with an endless supply of art materials (and biscuits!). This is my 3rd term and I’ll be going back for more.
K – Buckinghamshire
Having dabbled at Drawing & Painting for more years than I wish to disclose, my wife, Judy, treated me to a 6-week course as a Christmas present. I have loved it so much, that in May 23 I am still really enjoying a later course. Sarah is a great Teacher, with innovative ideas, ably supported by Richard, and I have learnt a great deal, especially painting techniques. I can honestly say that the two-hour session is so calming and enjoyable, and the new friends that I have made since joining are so nice, that I would recommend signing up to anyone and everyone; you will never regret it. Don’t hesitate!
Sarah also runs classes for children.

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