Covid left her feeling anxious, lonely and questioning everyday decisions she used to take for granted. Invited by a friend who knew she was struggling, Gillain reluctantly agreed to attend one of Adult Learnings classes ‘Sketching Outdoor for Beginners’.
“Oh, my goodness, where do I begin, it was exactly what I needed. I joined up with a small group of folks on Saturday afternoons in the Flower Park and we just sketched, chatted and drank coffee from a flask. None of us were confident at drawing. We were just encouraged to make marks on the page. I couldn’t wait for the next class to come round. I met some lovely folk and realised that sketching was something I really enjoy. That class came along at the right time, and helped my get back out into the world and find my confidence again. Thank you, Adult Learning, and thank you (friend).”