The How-to of Abstract Art – March 10th & 11th

Many people would love to paint Abstracts. Yet what are the rules? What exactly is an abstract painting? Where do you start?
The answer is that there are many theories but no real rules. There are also many approaches. This is a chance to explore some of them for yourself

Day One : Saturday

10.00: Meet and Greet! Cathy will introduce the course and give some introductory advice (Tea & Coffee will be served)

10.30 - 12.30: Morning session –We will look at what can call itself an abstract painting. Then we will try producing abstracts through the simplification of a realistic image.
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12.30: Lunch (Bring your own picnic style or enjoy a simple rustic meal for £10*)

1.30 - 4.00: Afternoon Session -   Some abstracts are inspired by the qualities of the materials themselves. How they lie on the canvas; how one medium reacts against another. This session will be great fun for all!

4.30: Round up and discussion of the day's progress (Tea & Coffee will be served) 

Day Two : Sunday​

10.00:  Setting the goals for the day (Tea & Coffee will be served)

10.30 - 12.30: Morning Session – Here we are going to look at the movement, expression and brushwork of an abstract painting. We will create our own expressive abstracts.
 
12.30: Lunch (Bring your own picnic style or enjoy a simple rustic meal for £10*)
 
1.30 - 4.00: Afternoon Session -  this will be a short workshop with an artist who uses abstraction in their own work. From a theme of your choice, you will paint your own abstract masterpiece!
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4.30: Round up and discussion of  the day’s progress.(Tea & Coffee will be served) 

Recommendation

“Although Cathy has vast experience in teaching art and deep knowledge of art, she is not intimidating. She has a softly, softly style that is encouraging and yet firm in guiding a novice painter like me to create good works.” SCC

Book Now

Special introductory offer of £50 per person
including all materials, tea and coffee.

* Tell us if you want to book lunch!