Art At The beach

Art at the Beach

The video above explains my unique approach to teaching art
and the amazing results you can achieve!

Online Art Course

including beautiful drone footage of Cornwall...

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Quotes and Details about the
'Secrets of Art Course' and Gallery
below...

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About the Gallery

Bespoke art lessons, group classes,
events, team development, online course, Zoom lessons,
commissions, original artworks, prints and cards.

We offer fun, informative art lessons which are suitable for all ages and abilities, online and on the beach at Mawgan Porth in beautiful Cornwall.
Where better to learn to paint and draw than Poldark country and the birthplace of the novelist Rosamund Pilcher?

Art lessons are available at Mawgan Porth on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 10.00am and 2.00pm by appointment.
Private lessons in person or online also available by appointment.

07818 838524

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“Family and I loved this experience so much. Great teacher who was very interesting and had a lovely teaching style. Would recommend to anyone, any ability. Will definitely do again x”

Lexi Grace

“What a lovely life experience for our honeymoon. If you’re down in Mawgan Porth in Cornwall make sure you book a session. Art now makes sense and I’m looking at things in a different way. We booked our next session already. 5 Stars – TOP!!!”

Carsten Pleaser, 2016

“So helpful, learnt so much in just an hour, this has really helped me with my A-level art. Would definitely recommend to anyone! Will be coming back soon x”

Alice McNicholas, 2016

Art Courses
Secrets of Art
The Ultimate Fundamentals of Art- Masterclass
Suitable for all ages and abilities!

Lessons are available Online, via Zoom or face to face.

Try one course or do them all...
Do the courses over three days or spread them over a long time...
It is up to you!

Once all three courses are completed you have the option of doing extension classes based on subject matter and mediums of your choice and also to have the opportunity to sell your artworks in Jeanni's shop.

Sketch

Course 1
Draw Out Your Potential
Sketch

A fun and informative experience which allows you to understand how we see and translate our environment though our eyes and emotions.

You will learn how to convert this knowledge into three- dimensional engaging images and understand how and why the viewer, of your art works, sees and translates them in their own unique way.

My lessons are all about knowledge not just copying. This means you will gain a skill set of knowledge and the confidence to enjoy creating your artworks whilst expressing yourself with your own unique artistic voice, as you can see above.

You will complete the course with the eyes of an artist, with the ability to both look and also to truly see!

Perspective

Course 2
Change Your Perspective
Perspective

An inspiring walk across a beautiful beach (or landscape) observing perspective in action. Experience as we all know is always the greatest teacher.

I shall point out and explain theories of eye level, vanishing points, focal points, atmosphere, refection, distance, shadows, ratios, ellipses and much more in a fun and engaging way, so you can see and experience perspective first hand.

I have worked with a wide variety of people and a number of architects. All have commented on my unique approach and how easy it is to understand the sometimes complex concepts of perspective.

As the course progresses I draw up the required information to remind you of all the concepts we cover.

Paint

Course 3
See The Bigger Picture
Paint

The paint course can stand alone but also consolidates the previous two courses by adding colour and paint to your knowledge base.

You will learn about colour theory, atmospheric perspective, some of the history of specific colours and the different paint types available and what the benefits and characteristics of each are.

You will also experience different paint brushes and specific techniques and methods to enhance direction, shape, mood, depth of field, focal areas and emotional engagement.

The 'Secrets of Art' course concludes with the completion of your own painting.

Now the adventure can really begin with extension classes using your newly developed skills...

Art Extension
Classes
available after completing the three part course

This is your chance to develop, enhance and manipulate your newly acquired artistic knowledge into unique artworks in your own style as can be seen below.

Once you have completed my Sketch, Perspective and Paint courses, contact me to arrange your first personalised extension course.

All you have to do is...

Pick a Subject...

This was a novice student in her 90's after completing the three part course and a couple more lessons.

Pick your Medium...

This gentleman was also a novice and completed this beautiful portrait soon after completing my unique art course.

Develop your own Style...

This young man was a school student. He completed my course and then we started to develop his love of architecture.

Fun and inspiring!

Online

Enjoy my art course 'Secrets of Art' in your own time from your computer screen with six months access to practice with your newly found stills and knowledge.

Watch and re-watch the videos
Sketch, Perspective and Paint plus an additional section on Figure Drawing and other supplementary footage.

Via Zoom

Meet me via Zoom from the comfort of your own home at a time convenient to you.

You can learn with me by yourself or with a group of your own making.

I work with students from across the world.

Face to Face

Come and meet me at my shop, Art at the beach, Mawgan Porth, the Nare Hotel, Carne Beach or at a venue of your choice to enjoy your first art course with me.
Travel and accommodation costs may apply if you are outside Cornwall.

I supply all the equipment and overalls for face to face courses.

Maybe you would like an original painting of your family on your favourite beach!

The Art at the Beach Exhibitors…

All art exhibitors have completed
The Secrets of Art
Masterclass with Jeanni

Art at the Beach, Mawgan Porth, Newquay.

Jeanni shows and sells artworks by an exciting team of new artists along with her paintings, whilst also offering art lessons and team building events.

All craftworks are by residents in Cornwall.

All the artists at 'Art at the Beach' have completed Jeanni's three part art course.

All of us have realised the power of using psychology mixed with a core fundamental understanding of the mechanics of art to enhance the way we think and see and thus release out inner artists.

Jeanni offers individual and group art lessons and also team building events , ranging from small groups to large events of 100-450 people.

For further information click on any of the links above
or call Jeanni on 07818 838524 or Keith on 07850 626294.

Meet the artists...

Jeanni, teacher and artist...

Keith, photographer...

This could be YOUR gallery...

Gill, artist..

I was born and grew up in Kent, but have holidayed all my life in Cornwall. Despite now living in Germany, I still get over at least a couple of times a year. I met Jeanni for my very first art lesson in 2012 where within 3 hours I had learned so much and discovered a new hobby. I work with acrylics and enjoy trying out new ideas and methods. Two of my favourites are pointillism and paint pouring, but I never tire of a sea view.

Martin, artist..

On your pilgrimage to the Cornish Atlantic coast I highly recommend my Art psychologist Jeanni ( Wendy Rhodes) before she starts her new assignment with Bobby Axelrod. She has sorted out my sharp edges, my colour contrasts are now subtle and show high detail. Leaving Mawgan Porth the focal point.

Sheilah, artist..

I took lessons with Jeanni. She was a brilliant teacher with great patience. I had never drawn or painted before and jeanni was fantastic. I would recommend her to anyone who wants to learn to paint.

Sharon, artist...

Coastal inspired art.
Having always loved art as a child, education, work and life got in the way of continuing with art as I got older. But I always dreamed of picking up a paintbrush and sitting on a beach making a painting. Living by the coast is my biggest inspiration. A few years ago, having lost confidence but still desperate to start painting, I found Jeanni and her 3 lesson art course. It was like taking a foundation course in art and I learned so much. Jeanni is such an enthusiastic and motivating teacher, who quite literally ‘opened my eyes’ to the possibilities for making art and left me hungry for more. Her course was the springboard to what has become a real passion for me. I have since taken a number of other courses, attended Newlyn School of Art and have found a love of life drawing and portrait drawing through local college courses. I can hardly believe how much I have learned and achieved....and really have to credit Jeanni for inspiring me, giving me confidence and giving me a solid foundation of art understanding on which to build. I now paint all the time from my own studio in St Mawgan and have sold work via three galleries, exhibitions and privately. My work is always inspired by the coast and my palette strongly reflects that! I enjoy making semi abstract and impressionist seascapes, and abstract works inspired by beach finds such as pebbles and shells. The best thing about making art for me is the constant exploration, learning and opportunities to play!
You can see more of my work on Instagram at @sharon_bruster_creative and on Facebook at @StMawganArtist

Mike, artist...

Through Jeanni, I took up art again after a gap of more than 20 years. Last time round, I made early progress through a home study course, which was good but ultimately only of limited value.
Now retired, with more time to spare and in search of that Big New Interest, my thoughts returned to art and – bingo! – I discovered Jeanni.
I was effectively starting out again as a beginner. Jeanni came highly recommended in ever so many ways from all sorts of people, and I was not disappointed – she was a revelation.
It was immediately apparent that she was anything but “just another art tutor.” She had something very different and special to offer – both with her basic teaching methods and with the psychology she employed to turbo-charge progress and results.
More than anything, she blew me away with her PASSION for her subject, the infectious enthusiasm with which she applied her teaching, and her readiness always to go that extra mile, wherever necessary, with her tuition, support and encouragement.
In short, she is extraordinarily good value for money. She has ticked a thousand boxes for me in my quest for that Big New Interest and my aspirations to become a gallery-standard artist.
There is nothing to match the pleasure and satisfaction of sitting down with your paints and brushes and indulging in your own creation, your own interpretation, of a thing of beauty.
In my case, that means seascapes and landscapes – of which there is no shortage here in our beloved Cornwall!
Tutor Jeanni has a super style, born of long years of experience in both the doing, as an accomplished artist, and the teaching.
She doesn’t pressure you in any way. You feel entirely comfortable as she goes along at a pace very much suited to your own nature and needs. She’s a winner – and in a remarkably short space of time she makes you feel one, too!

Lorraine, artist...

"Growing up in the 70's, the traditional path for a girl was to get married and have children. I felt frustrated, sidelined and invisible. My escape from these beliefs came during carefree childhood holidays. Freedom to splash around in the sea, build sandcastles and run wild. And on weekends at a local farm to milk cows at dawn and ride horses bareback to and from the fields.
I remember, when I was 11, I entered an art competition and won first prize! It was the first time in my childhood I felt worthy and like life could be more than the expectations set out for me. From that day on, art gave me somewhere to express myself. It makes me happy and gives me the opportunity to spread happiness with everyone who views my work. I want my art to show people they determine their own path in life, to follow their own dreams and be true to themselves. My inspiration comes from great artists like Sorrolla and John Singer Sargent. Bright, sunny and radiant paintings which portray warmth and happiness.
A self-taught artist, I work primarily in oils on canvas because I love the way the paint moves around, like painting with cream. Jeanni and I met at a Leading Women meeting in Cornwall several years ago and I was intrigued with her method of teaching. I sat her entire course and was particularly inspired by the way Jeanni teaches perspective. I highly recommend you give it a go!"

Carol, artist...

"Through my weekly Zoom online art lessons with Jeanni (my creative space); I have been able to build my confidence and develop my painting technique. Jeanni's unique teaching style and extensive knowledge, makes lessons both fun and educational. I certainly feel so much more comfortable, knowledgeable and competent since I started painting with Jeanni. My painting has gone from something I would want to hide in a cupboard never to see light of day to something that I am proud to display and share with my friends and family."

Annette, artist...

Catherine, artist...

I have recently given myself more time to paint after Jeanni’s wonderful lessons and encouragement reinvigorated me, after several years when life and raising a young family had crowded painting out. As a child I went on many painting trips with my dad to the seaside, and my love of painting the sea and sky has never dwindled. I love experimenting with colour and enjoy producing semi-abstract art that I hope might evoke something of the feeling that I get when looking at a sunset or crashing waves or being otherwise immersed in the outside world.

This could be you ..

Claire, artist ...

My name is Claire Edwards, a keen enthusiast of the -Have a Go at Anything Creative- school of thought. It is in my DNA to be most content when I’ve created something in the day that was not here that morning.

For 35 years I have painted / lunched weekly with a bunch of artistic ladies The COWPATS – COLLECTION OF WOMEN PAINTING AND TALKING SUPPORTIVELY, through the thick and thin trials of life, death, joy, marriage and children providing excellent artistic stimulation, encouragement, support and cake.

For my huge Birthday this year I embraced 3 days with Jeanni; Art at the Beach, Mawgan Porth. A totally focused treat and extremely encouraging, proving you are never too old to learn; and what a lovely lady and beautiful setting and to do it in?

Originally, I trained in Interior Design, I now sell Marbled Paper, Raku pots, Paintings in both Watercolour and Acrylics. I’ve enjoyed making fused glass panels, silk screen printing, lino cutting prints, wood turning, whittled a 3legged stool for fun. I demo cooking classes at home -Claire’s Culinary Crisis Nil Desperandum and do flower arranging, gardening whilst being, the gofer for our family Rochester Ginger soft drinks business. I’ve enjoyed a longstanding Portrait & Life ART4SOUL with Kathryn Rennie, ongoing though covid, meeting up online as practice is key.

I’m a busy lady but I always make time for making memories and creations.

This could be you ...

Art Course Options and Prices...

Please, check availability before paying

PRIVATE LESSON 3-HOUR
£180 per person in a group of 2 or more people
£240 per private 3 hour lesson for an individual

PRIVATE HOURLY RATES
£60 per hour per person in a group of 2 0r more
£80 per hour for a private lesson for an individual

HOLIDAY SPECIAL RATES
FOR THE 2-HOUR
TASTER
SEASCAPE PAINTING LESSON
£75 per person for 2 hours
Only available at Mawgan Porth
3 people or more
from one family/ friendship group including
at least one adult,
maximum 6 people.
I no longer create mixed groups!

ART ADVICE/ DIAGNOSTIC CONSULTATION
£80 per hour
- via Zoom
- FaceTime
or
- Face to face

Watch the video to see my art lessons in action!

Art Lessons for all ages and abilities
in the beautiful setting of Mawgan Porth.

Team Development, Inset Days, Art Events and Parties at a location of your choice

Jeanni Grant-Nelson offers bespoke art events and team development. In modern organisations teamwork is key. Small groups can achieve impressive results when individuals with different backgrounds and skills are brought together with a common goal in mind. Good teamwork can improve quality of output, promote innovative ideas and bring about strategic change in the most effective way.

Through ‘The Bigger Picture’ Jeanni makes use of a well-proven approach that brilliantly promotes such teamwork, with the result that many highly hierarchical companies have adopted this modern and dynamic method with astounding outcomes. ‘The Bigger Picture’ is an amazing event that demonstrates the effectiveness of good teamwork and how it always benefits from the injection of the unique contribution made by each individual.

For further information on ‘The Bigger Picture’ team building events call:
Jeanni on 07818 838524
or use the 'Contact' button at the bottom of the page.