Testimonials

Can’t recommend them highly enough! I’m no ‘spring chicken’ so haven’t done anything artistic or creative since school – and like of people I thought I couldn’t ‘do art’, thried the fine art mixed media course and absolutely loved it – and got addicted! their ‘taster sessions’ are so enjoyable – have tried quite a few. The quality of the tuition is incredible – and all the classes are such amazing value for money. It is so therapeutic too. Every community should have NONaffArt! Totally amazing!”

Granville Joxies


I embarked on a fine art mixed media course, after being persuaded by my friend. To say it was amazing is an understatement. Tania is a first rate class teacher and brought out the creativity in every one of us in the class. We were all doing the same course but we ended up with very individual, different results. No matter what stress I had in the day, it would melt away in the beautiful two-hours spent sticking, cutting, painting, printing. You name it, we did it!
We also had different help from other lecturers in their specialised fields. Thank you all so much.You have sparked something inside me I thought was lost!
I would highly recommend these courses to everyone.

Anita Angell


“Amazing class and you really are the beating heart of our community, it was only in September that I discovered what you offered to us but what an experience.It was by chance that I saw your art classes advertised locally and only recently can I fully appreciate what you have offered to our communities. I didn’t realise how lonely I was and how important it was to be included in NONaffArt.
I cannot even begin to thank you let alone the positive impact you have made in my life. Art and creativity is so important especially when our communities need it so much to be included and share what we can with each other. much love and respect.

Joanne Cegielski Taylor


Feedback on Our Courses & Teaching

Fantastic tuition x thank you x feeling blessed we crossed paths. I participated in your classes for healing purposes and I’m so grateful.”

Joanne Cegielski Taylor

You’ve taught me so many techniques. Thank you.

Osh Osh

Classes are nothing short of FABULOUS with exceptional tutoring!

Granville Joxies

It’s more than art, it’s total creativity and that’s great for your health & wellbeing. The resident tutors & artists are very welcoming and accommodating.”

Gerry Turner

I’ve really enjoyed the Friday Fine Art, something to look forward to each week. For me it’s invaluable time for quiet focus on art away from my busy home life and I’ve suprised myself with what I’ve achieved.””I’ve really enjoyed the Friday Fine Art, something to look forward to each week. For me it’s invaluable time for quiet focus on art away from my busy home life and I’ve suprised myself with what I’ve achieved.

Rosa Challenger

Lovely afternoon spent learning new skills in the company of such a friendly group of people.
Debra Morgan


Found in Nature (20th – 21st May 2023)

Found in Nature Weekend workshop was an event NONaffArt ran at Cwmcarn Forest Drive. This event covered a wide range of disciplines as an introduction to the creative and applied arts.

Really enjoyable. Excellent tuition and took home finished product.

Kath Frenzel (Feather, Felt & Fibre workshop – 20th May 2023)

Thoroughly enjoyed the session. Menna is a fab teacher – loved it!

Gina Davies (Feather, Felt & Fibre workshop – 20th May 2023)

I really enjoyed the class & craft made. The tutor was very helpful and informative.

Ros Payne (Found in Nature – 21st May 2023)

It was fun and enjoyable and overran. A nice environment. I would love to attend in future.

Joshua Hammett (Throwing on the Wheel Workshop & Woodcarving workshop – 21st May 2023).

Had an amazing time. Excellent as always.

Ann Jones (Throwing on the Wheel Workshop – 21st May 2023)

Great intro to course – lovely instruction – Great fun! Thanks.

Luke Walkley (Throwing on the Wheel Workshop – 21st May 2023)

Great intro to course – lovely instruction – Great fun! Thanks.”

Luke Walkley (Throwing on the Wheel Workshop – 21st May 2023)

“Loved todays class and will be keeping an eye out for more events.” 

Jordan Walkley (Throwing on the Wheel Workshop – 21st May 2023)


General Comments & Feedback

“Inspiring and huge fun!  A brilliant workshop for someone who wants to create art but can’t paint or draw. Looking forward to trying it out at home as well. Best thing I’ve done in ages!”

“I absolutely loved the session. It was incredibly well run, lots of materials, etc. I will definitely attend any other similar courses. Loved it!”

“Absolutely everything!!! Learning new techniques, fab teaching methods, lots of resources and plenty of chances to experiment.”

What a beautiful [printmaking] workshop. Thank you for putting it on. I loved the variety of flowers and plants, the selection of colours (inks) and the fun and casual atmosphere. We created beautiful prints too!