“I have known Ruth for 15 years, over which time she has, with patience and good humour, provided me with guidance and advice which has transformed my artistic ability. My first experience of Ruth was in joining her extremely popular art classes at Cedar Farm, near Mawdesley, Lancashire.  It became quickly apparent that Ruth’s experience as a teacher had given her the ability to gauge at a personal level, the needs of each learner.  The environment she created was one of encouragement, expert advice, with practical and progressive steps.  This resulted in all participants developing both technically and with increasing confidence.  Since Ruth’s move to Farfield Mill, my art group and I have benefited from an ongoing relationship with her, resulting in the delivery of exciting workshops and even participating in “en plein air” competitions at her studio. Ruth is both a very talented artist and an excellent tutor.”