This course is ideal for both beginners and those with some painting experience. Participants will explore various techniques of abstraction, drawing inspiration from organic forms found in flowers and plants. They will experiment with combinations of transparent and opaque paints to understand their distinct effects.
The workshop starts with warm-up exercises conducted on paper. Discussions on composition, colour combinations, and visual impact will guide participants as they create several small studies to inform their larger canvas works. Throughout the course, participants will be encouraged to refine their compositions and track their progress.
Each participant will be provided with a canvas to work on. They are encouraged to bring additional materials and their preferred colours, such as textured items like doilies or hessian, acrylic spray paint (for outdoor use), and any other materials that spark their creativity.
The course fee covers all necessary acrylic paints, inks, and brushes. Prior to the workshop, participants will receive a selection of abstract images via email from their instructor for inspiration.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this Acrylic Painting Workshop, you should be able to:
Understand certain processes by which you can develop abstract motifs
Come up with ideas for starting points of abstract composition and image generation
Working with colour and think about how colours function together and how the different physical properties of inks vs acrylics can work together
Have confidence in devising your own future projects
Take home a couple of pieces of work and prep sketches
Course content
What will be covered in this Acrylic Painting Workshop?
Abstract art techniques
Colour – the expressive use of colour
Composition
Brush and acrylic paint handling
Intended audience
Who is this Acrylic Painting Workshop for?
This abstract art painting workshop course is designed for beginners or more experienced students wanting to learn and practice new techniques.
2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039 (corner of Gordon St & Victoria Rd)
Course materials
What to bring to class
Palette knife, silicone kitchen spatula, or an old credit card.
Bring materials like netting, fabric, combs, forks, leaves, sticks, feathers, sponges, and stencilling letters. Let your creativity guide your choices.
Bring any favourite brushes you have; we also provide brushes.
2-3 old cloth rags, each cut into 20cm pieces.
Optional: If you prefer working with thicker paint, bring Impasto Medium.
What We Provide
1 canvas
Various acrylic paints (note: we may not have all colours, so bring any specific paints you prefer to use).
What will be provided
Acrylic paints and inks (but feel free to bring your favourite colours to class if you wish)
Paint brushes
Additional information
Please note the following:
Closed-in shoes required
Please wear old clothes
Long hair must be tied back
$199Limited
inc GST
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$159.20
/
$169.20
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$179.10
Acrylic Painting Workshop: Abstract Art
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Public transport is available from Victoria Road and Darling Street. We cannot guarantee that there will be parking available onsite due to the limited number of spaces. On weekdays, there are 11 onsite car spaces available for free parking. On weeknights and weekends, 15 onsite car spaces are available for free parking. There is also free council parking on the corner of Evans Street and Victoria Road. The surrounding street parking is limited as it is a residential area. Please be mindful of residents if parking on the surrounding streets.
