about us
We are a small family run business based in Southport. Our company has a community based spirit and utilizes local businesses. We also maintain a high emphasis on using recycled materials.
Our qualified art tutor is adaptable to all individuals needs, ensuring the learner gets the most out of each session. We take pride in our work and strive to provide learners with new skills during each session. We believe our establishment brings excitement and fun to learning for all individuals, groups and families.
We provide a wonderful portrait service, either photographic or hand-drawn, at affordable prices with excellent service and quality products.
Our tuition services include; family painting workshops, expressions therapeutic workshops, a poetry club, parent and child craft sessions, art and craft workshops, jewellery and card making workshops, and group and 1:1 tuition. There is also the Paynter Gallery which has original canvas paintings for sale as well as a selection of hand crafted jewelley and cards.
Paula Hardman Paynter
Art Director
Professional Artist
Art Tutor
Published Poet
After 13 years working in the care sector, Paula graduated from Sheffield Hallam University in 2004 with a 2:1 in Fine Art (major), and a 2:1 in Art and Media Management (minor) and then went on to teach young adults with learning difficulties at Arden College in Southport.
Patrick Paynter
Photographer
Sales Director
Qualified First Aider
After 10 years of sales experience, Patrick went on to become a qualified project worker S.E.N., working for 9 years on a 1:1 basis with young adults with challenging behaviour, and most recently Patrick has worked developed his skills as a photographer whilst working as a supervisor for a national company.
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