hi...ive done this course...like shellkelly i passed with a distinction also...it does teach you the basics of nail art..dotting/freehand/foiling...i did it as i thought i knew nothing about nail art, but actually ended up knowing everything.
it was alot more expensive when i did it, as it had just been released, but i know it has dropped in price. the dvd and books are very good with ref to showing you up close what you need to do, although some items you get in the course can vary to the actual design you need to produce-ie some of the stickers.
the only thing i didnt like about the dvd, was that Jacqui Jefford seemed quite nervous when she was doing her designs, which showed on the nails she was doing. mayb i was expecting more of a blue peter feel with a "heres one i made earlier". but to me, and this just my opinion, i felt like it didnt really make jacqui look that good in terms of a professional. it almost felt as if the dvd was very rushed when it was being filmed, which is sad as ive since seen other dvds by her with nail art and ive got her books, and some of her work is amazing.
it does open your mind to be more creative...before this course i wasnt really interested in nail art at all!! ive lost track of how much money ive spent on nail art items now, and its always another cerificate for my folder!!
