I really liked the following:1) Course content (intro to airbrush, blending/glazing/tinting, decals, power weapons, weathering of metal, faces).2) Instructor - friendly, excellent knowledge, communication and teaching skills. 3) Venue large space, great shop, clean toilets, friendly and helpful staff. They provide food and drink but I didn’t have any. What I liked less:1) Number of people on the course (25). I feel that even though the instructor tried hard by asking if there were any questions and getting around the class regularly, I had expected a smaller group setting with more one to one feedback. I also felt under pressure to not ask questions as there were other people asking questions (some helpful), plus in order to get through the content within the time. There was a Q&A at the end of each day after we had finished at 5 and 5.30, but I had to leave due to travel commitments. 3 of us had our seats facing away from the instructor when painting due to the numbers / lack of space. I felt we were on top of each other and there was a lack of space. Also, after the instructor completed some painting and passed it around the class for people to see, it would take c. 10mins to get round the 25 so the people at the end would have 5-10 mins less painting time as they waited after each step.Suggestion - fewer attendees / less passing round after one or two steps - maybe do 3 to 4 steps or get us painting at the same time as the instructor? A camera with close ups would help (see below).2) inability to see the instructor’s technique when demonstrating. Suggestion - One or more TVs showing close ups of the instructor painting through a camera. 3) inability to hear the instructor well. Suggestion - Have the instructor use a microphone. Also do not have the session on at the same time as an event (there were around 100 other people in the same room). Maybe use screens to absorb some of the noise from other users of the room. 4) the amount of cost of equipment to bring, specifically :* paints - even though I have quite a good collection for a beginner (around 20 paints) I had to buy a lot more (another 12?) , but I didn’t use them all. *in the pre course material explain or highlight that Microset and microsol are for decals (as a beginner I didn’t know this and thought it was something to do with airbrushing so didn’t buy it)* Good brushes and lamp - I needed these so didn’t mind Tbf* travel hairdryer - essential for the course and probably will use it if not batch painting, but not essential post course. * airbrush set - very good piece of kit that I will get one day but I only had about 30secs using the instructor’s. I think everyone should have access to one on the course supplied by the deliverer or just remove airbrushing from this course and have it as a separate course. 5) Venue: The entrance stairwell needs a good clean and the main room needs better ventilation. In conclusion, still good value for money and a good course but with room for a few fundamental improvements. I would rather pay a bit more money (£10?) to fund the course providing the technical equipment set up for the demos and / or a different venue.
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