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Joan Kennedy Artist

Contact name: Joan Kennedy
12
Total bookings
Rating
(14)
over 2 years
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

Joan is a full time professional watercolour artist working from her garden studio in Staffordshire. She is a multi-award winning artist, illustrator and children's author. She taught babies and toddlers through music for over 19 years through her Little Hands Music business, and believes every day is a school day regardless of whether you are an adult or a child. In fact she wants you to find your inner child once again through the joy of painting in watercolour. Held at a beautiful lakeside location at Rudyard Lake and classes fill up very quickly. Having recently and very unexpectedly loosing her husband Joan feels that turning to art and creativity is a way of healing the pain of loss and hopes to help others find their joy even for a few hours. For complete beginners in a small intimate group of 6-12 students. Includes buffet lunch and boat ride depending on weather conditions. Private Day Retreats, hens parties or corporate events can also be arranged.

Courses, kits & gifts

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Autumn Watercolour Day Retreat, Staffordshire
6 hours
Next date: 11th Oct 2025
6 places left
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Beginner Watercolour Art Retreat Day
6 hours
Next date: 19th Jul 2025
6 places left
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Boats in Watercolour Retreat, in Staffordshire
6 hours
Next date: 21st Jun 2025
8 places left
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Festive Watercolour Retreat Staffordshire
6 hours
Next date: 22nd Nov 2025
6 places left

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews
14 Apr 25'

Kevin Rollings reviewed: Spring beginner Watercolour Art Retreat Day

"An excellent course and Tutor. A fabulous day which has given me confidence to explore the world of watercolour."

Joan Kennedy Artist responded:

"Awww Kevin, thank you so much for your lovely review. It was an absolute pleasure meeting you and I’m so pleased you had such a lovely time and ready to carry on your watercolour journey :)"

31 Jan 25'

Sylvia reviewed: Beginner Winter Watercolour Retreat Staffordshire

"Really enjoyed the day and felt I learnt a lot. "

Joan Kennedy Artist responded:

"Thanks so much Sylvia, it was a pleasure showing you and I really appreciate your review. Happy painting ! Joan"

17 Nov 24'

Sandy reviewed: Festive Watercolour Retreat Staffordshire

"Thoroughly enjoyed the day, Joan was lovely and supportive, the teaching was very good in a fun and friendly atmosphere, refreshments were great and the whole day was topped off with a lovely trip by boat on the lake. "

Joan Kennedy Artist responded:

"Awww thank you Sandy. It was so lovely meeting you both and I really appreciate you leaving a review. Thank you so much for coming and wish you well in your watercolour journey. Many thanks indeed Joan x"

17 Nov 24'

LornaF reviewed: Festive Watercolour Retreat Staffordshire

"This was a lovely day in a very nice setting. Joan was a great teacher and enabled this complete novice to produce a very passable picture of a robin. Really enjoyable and I will look to do another day with Joan in the future."

Joan Kennedy Artist responded:

"Thank you soooo much. It was an absolute pleasure and I’m thrilled to help you on your artist journey. Most of next years dates are now on my website but I think I will be adding a few more soon! Thanks so much again xx"