The course is very well structured and gives you all the information you need to become a proficient folk art painter. The lessons are easy to follow and the content is well structured and engaging. I have thoroughly enjoyed this course and will be moving on to the Intermediate Course and then the Academy. I have already painted some decorative items and am really pleased with the results. I would highly recommend this course.
Thank you so much Carol and Toni.
Cynthia Ann
(5)
the beginning
very good as full explanation given on getting started and what items are needed and how to care for them
Lynette
(2)
Love the instruction with full detail on the 1st part of this course.
Tracing and how to create the trace to the project was well explained. Brush conditioning is something I never knew and really helpful.
Tracey
(5)
So glad I found this beautiful course
I have just finished this amazing course and enjoyed every second of it. I’m no artist by any means but now I have finished this course I am amazed at the beautiful pieces I can paint….highly recommended. Carole and Toni are great tutors and will answer any questions you have for them, and the Folk Art Community Group are a lovely bunch, lots of advise and project sharing from the group which encourages you and inspires you along the way. Thank you for introducing me to Folk Art…..I love it
Moyra
(5)
This taught me everything I know
I found it really hard to get started painting again as an adult. I was so intimidated by it, not knowing where to start.
Youcanfolkit was my first foray back into art as an adult, and wow, what a start.
I learned how to use brushes, and how to care for them. The stay wet palette was a revelation. And the comma stroke helped me get better brush control.
I'm so grateful, it was literally life changing.
Dawn
(5)
Got me back into paint8ng
Very easy to follow, encouraging feedback could not wait to do each module.
Debbie
(2)
introduction videos
so easy to follow and understand
Barbara
(5)
Learning methods of using tools and brushes
This was very informative. I never thought of the wet palette. I would have saved a lot of paint over the years. I am bad about skipping instructions and get too excited to dig right in. I am so happy I listened and watched this first module. I feel that I am ready to move on using the tools correctly and saving them with longer life.
Kathy
(5)
Glad I did this beginners course in Folk Art
The course has everything you need to get started in Folk Art. The tutors Toni and Carol are easy to reach when assistance is needed. There is a supportive and friendly Facebook group always on hand if you want a fellow student to support you on the journey. I have learned a great deal more than I thought I would. I'm so looking forward to continuing with Folk It in practicing what I have learned so far and learning even more in the intermediate course.
Rose Marie
(5)
Liner brush doodle
Loved the lesson learned a lot Before I took this class I was having a hard time of it now I’m so much better at it
Thanks Carol and Terri
Ann
(2)
prep sessions
very informative, short, focused on one topic at a time
Alison
(1)
Beginners course
Brilliant course, loved the learning! I grew so much throughout. Thank you.
Ana A
(4)
Beginners course
Fantastic class! learned so much. I can see myself using this techniques in a lot of my drawings. Look forward to what’s next in the coming months.
Andrea
(5)
So much fun!
This course was great! I learned so much and the feedback on the assignments from both Carol and Toni was so helpful! Also, they were very prompt on answering questions through email and are very interactive in the Facebook community. I highly recommend this course for anyone interested in folk art painting!!
Vicki Entrekin
(5)
Before you begin painting
Great information. Love the tips on cleaning the brushes.
Sherry
(4)
Beginners Folk Art Painting
This was such an enjoyable course - from the simple designs to the supportive coaching to the inspiring artwork from other students.
I would rate this course as 10/10.
Wendy
(5)
The best painting course
The Beginners Folk Art Painting Course is a very well structured course. It has given me a lot of wonderful new painting skills and the confidence to feel that I can continue painting and achieve in whatever I attempt to do. The importance of practice is reinforced in this course and this is where the results are achieved. I enjoyed this course immensely.
Kym
(5)
Don’t hesitate - start today!
I’m now halfway through the beginners course and I can’t believe how much pleasure I’m getting from this. It was hard to fry and find the time each day - but it is so worth it. I’m now in the habit of watching each of the short videos first (over breakfast usually) and then going back over them again when I sit down to do my 15 min daily practice.
If you commit to the practice you will be painting in a way you never thought possible.
Excellent support and customer service is the watchword of Folk It!
Melissa
(5)
Already learning!
Well I’ve been Tole painting since Moses was a child. I really didn’t think I’d learn anything in the first part, but I did! The way you clean your brushes is different…and I am pretty sure it would preserve brushes better than my way! I’ll be trying out your routine next time I paint!
Caryn
(5)
Loving this course
I have committed to painting and this course is great its step by step instructions are easy to follow Carol and Toni give great feedback and advice for improvements. The student community is friendly and supportive. I’m loving this course.
Laure
(5)
A nice course
I liked the no pressure style of this course. I took advantage of the ability to get creative with designs and colors and really enjoyed that. The kit had everything I needed. I saw the improvement I was hoping for.Thanks!
Lynne
(5)
Brilliant . Five stars 🌟
I’ve loved everything about this course. It’s easy to follow, everything you need comes with the kit and you have all the support and guidance from Carol and Toni. There’s also help from fellow students on Facebook. Can’t wait to start the next chapter. Fabulous. Five 🌟 stars
Regina
(5)
Beginner Folk Art Painting Course
Loving this course! I am learning so much and feel as though I have come a long way since I started. Carol and Toni are so incredibly helpful and the way the course is structured is a really good way for me to learn! Thank you very much!
Karen
(4)
Cuppa Tea and a G and T!
Having seen an ‘advertisement’ that peaked my interest, I wasn’t sure whether this was going to be my cuppa tea. From signing up to final assignment, it’s more than exceeded my expectations. It’s the oooooh that you get when you drink that first cuppa tea in the morning or the perfect G and T. Thank you Carol and Toni for giving me the oooooh. I will certainly be continuing my journey with you.
Sarah
(5)
A great place to begin
A really comprehensive folk art course. It has everything you need as a complete beginner. The lessons are easy to follow with detailed instructions. You can work through at your own pace. I highly recommend this course to build your confidence with learning to paint in the folk art style.
Emily
(5)
Progress not Perfection Course
I absolutely love this course.
I am noticing my confidence grow on each lesson and I am enjoying the feedback and seeing other people’s progress and project ideas ! Just what I needed in my life right now as my health isn’t great so it’s the little bit of sunshine when I accomplish a new lesson ❤️
Haley
(5)
What fun!!!
I loved this course! The instructions were clear and I was able to pause and play back as many times as I needed. The projects were super cute and built upon each other so that each new painting technique that was learned was used over and over to allow more practice. I'm so glad I found the You Can Folk It courses. I can't wait to learn even more!
caroline
(1)
Beginners Folk Art Painting Course
Fantastic content, fantastic support, I can't recommend this course highly enough. I have learned so much over the past few weeks and this is just the beginning of my journey. Thank you so much this course is worth every penny. I rate this course 5 stars plus, plus plus.
Angela
(5)
Before you begin painting was very well done.
Excellent information. Never done transfer paper before.
happy d
(5)
12 weeks plan
I am excited to start which I usually don't have a problem with. I need a good plan to keep me going! Thank you. I like the 12 week plan! I hope to finish this course.
Laurel
(5)
The Best Online Course I have Taken
I can't say enough about this course. The instructors are there every step of the way and make you feel as though you are sitting right there with them. Their encouragement and uplifting style of teaching helps you feel confident that you can do it! It is well put together and very professional.
Stephanie
(5)
This course is a miracle!
I hadn't picked up a paint brush since last millennia! But after following the course for a month, here I am, painting daisies, lace, the tiniest of roses and much more! The kit provided everything that I needed to get going. The videos are really clear. The feedback on the assignments is so encouraging, and the student support Facebook group is wonderful. I'd recommend this course to anyone who thinks they can't paint, because I'm the proof that, with the right support, you can!
Nancy
(5)
perfect course for both experienced and novice painters
Whether picking up a brush for the first time or adding to skills you already have, this well designed and easy to follow course will lay the foundation or compliment an existing skill set with the basic strokes of folk art painting. Finding joy in painting and the accomplishments you achieve will be acknowledged and encouraged by the Carol and Toni, who provide prompt and positive feedback every step of the way. Additionally there is an active and supportive student Facebook group . The supplies included in the basic kit are more than enough to start your journey into folk painting. 10/10 recommend this course for yourself or as a gift for someone in your life who has always been drawn to painting.
Christine
(5)
A TRULY beginner course
I have taken a couple of beginner art courses in the past and always found I was struggling to keep up and then gave up and would never finish the course. From someone who is truly a begginer, this course has taught me the techniques and paint strokes to achieve an end product. I know what I am working towards with each step. I've only finished 4 courses as of this note and plan to finish this beginner course. I look forward to sitting down and practicing and learning something new with each step.
I also love that I can do this at my leisure. I practice as much as I want, when I want and don't put any pressure on myself. It's "perfect" for me.
Adele
(5)
Absolutely loved the course
I had contemplated getting this course for a while and finally decided to join up, it's the best thing I did, I couldn't paint for toffee but within a week I was painting flowers and adding them together and creating art.
I spent hours sat painting without realising it, first I'd learn the lesson, then completing the assignment before doing my own doodles. I had plenty of encouragement from Toni and Carole plus everyone on the Facebook group.
I have a few projects I need to finish before I start the next class but it is definitely on my to do list. I'm definitely going to incorporate what I've learnt with my love of dot painting.
Esther
(5)
Painting for those who can't paint
I have learned so much, from the basics on how to hold my brush up to how to make different shapes by breaking them down into the individual strokes. The course includes detailed video tutorials and personalized feedback. I have gained confidence that I also can paint, and now that I know how, it makes all the difference. Money VERY well spend!
Eleanor
(5)
Beginners folk art
Was a fantastic course with good teaching and advice on projects
Tessie
(5)
Yes just plodding along watching videos
Interesting information
Sally
(4)
Beginner course review
Excellent videos. Very clearly stated.
Awesome workbook
Excellent instruction
Jackie
Painting on different surfaces
Interesting and informative.
Samantha
Review of Beginners Folk Art Painting Course
The course is very well structured and gives you all the information you need to become a proficient folk art painter. The lessons are easy to follow and the content is well structured and engaging. I have thoroughly enjoyed this course and will be moving on to the Intermediate Course and then the Academy. I have already painted some decorative items and am really pleased with the results. I would highly recommend this course. Thank you so much Carol and Toni.
Cynthia Ann
the beginning
very good as full explanation given on getting started and what items are needed and how to care for them
Lynette
Love the instruction with full detail on the 1st part of this course.
Tracing and how to create the trace to the project was well explained. Brush conditioning is something I never knew and really helpful.
Tracey
So glad I found this beautiful course
I have just finished this amazing course and enjoyed every second of it. I’m no artist by any means but now I have finished this course I am amazed at the beautiful pieces I can paint….highly recommended. Carole and Toni are great tutors and will answer any questions you have for them, and the Folk Art Community Group are a lovely bunch, lots of advise and project sharing from the group which encourages you and inspires you along the way. Thank you for introducing me to Folk Art…..I love it
Moyra
This taught me everything I know
I found it really hard to get started painting again as an adult. I was so intimidated by it, not knowing where to start. Youcanfolkit was my first foray back into art as an adult, and wow, what a start. I learned how to use brushes, and how to care for them. The stay wet palette was a revelation. And the comma stroke helped me get better brush control. I'm so grateful, it was literally life changing.
Dawn
Got me back into paint8ng
Very easy to follow, encouraging feedback could not wait to do each module.
Debbie
introduction videos
so easy to follow and understand
Barbara
Learning methods of using tools and brushes
This was very informative. I never thought of the wet palette. I would have saved a lot of paint over the years. I am bad about skipping instructions and get too excited to dig right in. I am so happy I listened and watched this first module. I feel that I am ready to move on using the tools correctly and saving them with longer life.
Kathy
Glad I did this beginners course in Folk Art
The course has everything you need to get started in Folk Art. The tutors Toni and Carol are easy to reach when assistance is needed. There is a supportive and friendly Facebook group always on hand if you want a fellow student to support you on the journey. I have learned a great deal more than I thought I would. I'm so looking forward to continuing with Folk It in practicing what I have learned so far and learning even more in the intermediate course.
Rose Marie
Liner brush doodle
Loved the lesson learned a lot Before I took this class I was having a hard time of it now I’m so much better at it Thanks Carol and Terri
Ann
prep sessions
very informative, short, focused on one topic at a time
Alison
Beginners course
Brilliant course, loved the learning! I grew so much throughout. Thank you.
Ana A
Beginners course
Fantastic class! learned so much. I can see myself using this techniques in a lot of my drawings. Look forward to what’s next in the coming months.
Andrea
So much fun!
This course was great! I learned so much and the feedback on the assignments from both Carol and Toni was so helpful! Also, they were very prompt on answering questions through email and are very interactive in the Facebook community. I highly recommend this course for anyone interested in folk art painting!!
Vicki Entrekin
Before you begin painting
Great information. Love the tips on cleaning the brushes.
Sherry
Beginners Folk Art Painting
This was such an enjoyable course - from the simple designs to the supportive coaching to the inspiring artwork from other students. I would rate this course as 10/10.
Wendy
The best painting course
The Beginners Folk Art Painting Course is a very well structured course. It has given me a lot of wonderful new painting skills and the confidence to feel that I can continue painting and achieve in whatever I attempt to do. The importance of practice is reinforced in this course and this is where the results are achieved. I enjoyed this course immensely.
Kym
Don’t hesitate - start today!
I’m now halfway through the beginners course and I can’t believe how much pleasure I’m getting from this. It was hard to fry and find the time each day - but it is so worth it. I’m now in the habit of watching each of the short videos first (over breakfast usually) and then going back over them again when I sit down to do my 15 min daily practice. If you commit to the practice you will be painting in a way you never thought possible. Excellent support and customer service is the watchword of Folk It!
Melissa
Already learning!
Well I’ve been Tole painting since Moses was a child. I really didn’t think I’d learn anything in the first part, but I did! The way you clean your brushes is different…and I am pretty sure it would preserve brushes better than my way! I’ll be trying out your routine next time I paint!
Caryn
Loving this course
I have committed to painting and this course is great its step by step instructions are easy to follow Carol and Toni give great feedback and advice for improvements. The student community is friendly and supportive. I’m loving this course.
Laure
A nice course
I liked the no pressure style of this course. I took advantage of the ability to get creative with designs and colors and really enjoyed that. The kit had everything I needed. I saw the improvement I was hoping for.Thanks!
Lynne
Brilliant . Five stars 🌟
I’ve loved everything about this course. It’s easy to follow, everything you need comes with the kit and you have all the support and guidance from Carol and Toni. There’s also help from fellow students on Facebook. Can’t wait to start the next chapter. Fabulous. Five 🌟 stars
Regina
Beginner Folk Art Painting Course
Loving this course! I am learning so much and feel as though I have come a long way since I started. Carol and Toni are so incredibly helpful and the way the course is structured is a really good way for me to learn! Thank you very much!
Karen
Cuppa Tea and a G and T!
Having seen an ‘advertisement’ that peaked my interest, I wasn’t sure whether this was going to be my cuppa tea. From signing up to final assignment, it’s more than exceeded my expectations. It’s the oooooh that you get when you drink that first cuppa tea in the morning or the perfect G and T. Thank you Carol and Toni for giving me the oooooh. I will certainly be continuing my journey with you.
Sarah
A great place to begin
A really comprehensive folk art course. It has everything you need as a complete beginner. The lessons are easy to follow with detailed instructions. You can work through at your own pace. I highly recommend this course to build your confidence with learning to paint in the folk art style.
Emily
Progress not Perfection Course
I absolutely love this course. I am noticing my confidence grow on each lesson and I am enjoying the feedback and seeing other people’s progress and project ideas ! Just what I needed in my life right now as my health isn’t great so it’s the little bit of sunshine when I accomplish a new lesson ❤️
Haley
What fun!!!
I loved this course! The instructions were clear and I was able to pause and play back as many times as I needed. The projects were super cute and built upon each other so that each new painting technique that was learned was used over and over to allow more practice. I'm so glad I found the You Can Folk It courses. I can't wait to learn even more!
caroline
Beginners Folk Art Painting Course
Fantastic content, fantastic support, I can't recommend this course highly enough. I have learned so much over the past few weeks and this is just the beginning of my journey. Thank you so much this course is worth every penny. I rate this course 5 stars plus, plus plus.
Angela
Before you begin painting was very well done.
Excellent information. Never done transfer paper before.
happy d
12 weeks plan
I am excited to start which I usually don't have a problem with. I need a good plan to keep me going! Thank you. I like the 12 week plan! I hope to finish this course.
Laurel
The Best Online Course I have Taken
I can't say enough about this course. The instructors are there every step of the way and make you feel as though you are sitting right there with them. Their encouragement and uplifting style of teaching helps you feel confident that you can do it! It is well put together and very professional.
Stephanie
This course is a miracle!
I hadn't picked up a paint brush since last millennia! But after following the course for a month, here I am, painting daisies, lace, the tiniest of roses and much more! The kit provided everything that I needed to get going. The videos are really clear. The feedback on the assignments is so encouraging, and the student support Facebook group is wonderful. I'd recommend this course to anyone who thinks they can't paint, because I'm the proof that, with the right support, you can!
Nancy
perfect course for both experienced and novice painters
Whether picking up a brush for the first time or adding to skills you already have, this well designed and easy to follow course will lay the foundation or compliment an existing skill set with the basic strokes of folk art painting. Finding joy in painting and the accomplishments you achieve will be acknowledged and encouraged by the Carol and Toni, who provide prompt and positive feedback every step of the way. Additionally there is an active and supportive student Facebook group . The supplies included in the basic kit are more than enough to start your journey into folk painting. 10/10 recommend this course for yourself or as a gift for someone in your life who has always been drawn to painting.
Christine
A TRULY beginner course
I have taken a couple of beginner art courses in the past and always found I was struggling to keep up and then gave up and would never finish the course. From someone who is truly a begginer, this course has taught me the techniques and paint strokes to achieve an end product. I know what I am working towards with each step. I've only finished 4 courses as of this note and plan to finish this beginner course. I look forward to sitting down and practicing and learning something new with each step. I also love that I can do this at my leisure. I practice as much as I want, when I want and don't put any pressure on myself. It's "perfect" for me.
Adele
Absolutely loved the course
I had contemplated getting this course for a while and finally decided to join up, it's the best thing I did, I couldn't paint for toffee but within a week I was painting flowers and adding them together and creating art. I spent hours sat painting without realising it, first I'd learn the lesson, then completing the assignment before doing my own doodles. I had plenty of encouragement from Toni and Carole plus everyone on the Facebook group. I have a few projects I need to finish before I start the next class but it is definitely on my to do list. I'm definitely going to incorporate what I've learnt with my love of dot painting.
Esther
Painting for those who can't paint
I have learned so much, from the basics on how to hold my brush up to how to make different shapes by breaking them down into the individual strokes. The course includes detailed video tutorials and personalized feedback. I have gained confidence that I also can paint, and now that I know how, it makes all the difference. Money VERY well spend!
Eleanor
Beginners folk art
Was a fantastic course with good teaching and advice on projects
Tessie
Yes just plodding along watching videos
Interesting information
Sally
Beginner course review
Excellent videos. Very clearly stated. Awesome workbook Excellent instruction