Jane Beech

Jane has worked as an illustrator and designer for a number of years for local councils, Chester Zoo, the ceramic industry as well as producing archaeological illustrations, children’s books and exhibiting her work. Jane has worked as a freelance adult education tutor in this field for a number of years. Previously she taught at West Cheshire College, the local LEA, Burton Manor College and Dillington House Residential College, specialising in beginners classes leading on to all levels. When she is not teaching at Higham, she offers weekly sessions, day courses and workshops for art groups and societies in Cheshire, Flintshire and the Wirral area and exhibits her artwork at Castle Park Arts Centre, Frodsham.

Student feedback - Discovering Watercolours October 2025:

Jane is a marvellous teacher of watercolours...thank you Jane for a great, inspiring and encouraging course. 

Student feedback - Using Pen and Ink February 2025:

Excellent course. Lots of examples and good advice. Very well looked after.

Excellent, informative, encouraging, fun. Excellent tutor - caring, given time freely nothing too much trouble. I'm starting on a new journey.

Had a lovely time with Jane Beech. Both courses were filled with information and fun. Can't wait to come again!

Jane, thank you so much for a wonderful 2 days. I've loved your style of teaching, not too prescriptive. You've been there for us to ask questions and we've been given lots of freedom to experiment...the resources (books and handouts) were superb.