"My husband bought me a course for my…"

My husband bought me a course for my birthday and never having painted was very afraid of being embarressed by my offering. I need not have worried the positive, friendly, atmostphere and supportive teaching gave me so much encouragement. Apart from all that the gorgeous lunches, beautiful setting and Emma and Mikes fun relaxed style sealed it for me. I have since booked other courses. It's addictive

"A Wonderful Experience!"

I have thoroughly enjoyed the three courses I have been on at Bradness! Two with Emma and one with Michael. They are excellent artists and teachers and are very different in their styles. I have learnt a lot with both of them, using acrylics and watercolour. Painting flowers and abstract with Emma and landscape with Michael. The whole day is a wonderful experience! It's not just about the painting but also their hospitality in their lovely home, serving delicious food and making new friends!

"Everything about Bradness Gallery is 5…"

Everything about Bradness Gallery is 5 star 💫 . It has I feel an aura about it that is well quite unique. Welcoming without a doubt, creative obviously, peaceful but above all else such a happy place to be for whatever reason your visit is for. I have shared many an hour there with friends over delicious home made cake and tea or having fun trying to choose a hand painted lampshade when there are so many sumptuous ones to choose from. Reading reviews gives you a ball park idea of a place but I can only suggest you try a visit in person.....I don’t think you will be disappointed!

"Looking forward to next time!"

I've been lucky enough to do several courses with Mike (landscape painting) and Emma (flower painting and colour theory); they are both great teachers and I keep coming back for more! I'm already looking forward to the abstract course with Emma in just a few weeks time. I have met some really friendly and enthusiastic fellow painters, some of whom were complete beginners and others who've painted for years - it really doesn't matter as Mike and Emma ensure that everyone can work at their own pace and level.
Their warm welcome and generous hospitality are always much anticipated and appreciated!

"A haven of style and beauty…"

I have one of Michael's paintings and one of Emma's lampshades and I love them both. Their home and their gallery provide the most enchanting setting for their courses and the welcome is inevitably warm and generous. Emma is the most amazing cook so food takes a high priority!

"Mike's painting and Emma's colour course"

I have one of Mike's pictures on my wall - The Downs Above Poynings - which I absolutely love. I can feel the sun on my face and the breeze in my hair as I look at it. The lighting is simply wonderful.
I have also attended one of Emma's painting courses, more to do something for me than any great hopes of becoming an artist! The atmosphere was relaxed and informative and the food was to die for! A wonderful experience.

"Well worth a visit"

I have both one of Michael’s and one of Emma’s paintings in my house and I love them both for different reasons. I have visited the gallery a few times and sampled the cakes at the same time and would highly recommend you do the same. My mum went for a Painting lesson with Michael for her 90th birthday and they looked after her so well. She is sadly no longer with us but she adored them both. They are such a welcoming couple. Well worth a visit

"Wonderful!"

We visited alone and, because we were so impressed, we returned again with friends - as we wanted to share with them such an enjoyable experience!
A wonderful, friendly welcome to this beautiful gallery, with such lovely paintings, surrounded by a real country garden.
A must for further visits!

"Brilliant Course, still enjoying the fabric I designed"

I attended a fabric design course with Emma. What a wonderful escape from everyday life, first we looked at colour combinations then we started creating, we painted and designed and then we scanned our designs into the computer and sent them off to be printed on top quality fabric. Every day we had fabulous food, we were a small group so lots of personal attention. After the fabric was printed we came back together to sew and make those designs into useful and beautiful objects. I also bought one of Emmas hand painted lamp shades which I look at and enjoy every night when it is lit.

"A wonderful place to visit"

Myself and my family always enjoy a visit to The Bradness Gallery, Emma and Mike are always so warm and welcoming, always have lovely tea and cake, wonderful gardens in a wonderful setting!
I can’t get enough of Emma’s Gorgeous lampshades, you can definitely never have too many!
I can truly say you won’t be disappointed with a visit to Bradness! A very worthwhile treat.
The Frith family