Acrylic Painting Workshop: Abstract Art - Sydney Short Courses
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Acrylic Painting Workshop: Abstract Art

What you'll learn

Learn how to make an abstract painting with our painting short courses in Sydney!

This introduction class to abstract painting is great for beginners along with those with some previous experience. You will be introduced to some approaches to abstraction in which you can begin to generate imagery using  processes that use observation of organic forms and experiencing the different properties of transparent and opaque paint combinations.

The workshop begins with warm up exercises and experiments on paper in crayon or Texta and will include discussions about composition, colour combinations and impact, and you will  make a number of small studies to inform your work on canvas. You will be encouraged to devise composition and assess this as you go. 

You will be required to bring two canvasses no bigger than 40cm each along with any extra materials and colours you prefer to incorporate. This could include textured materials for stencilling such as doilies or hessian acrylic spray paint (to be used outdoors) and anything else you find interesting and would like to include or use to inspire your work.

All acrylic paints, inks and brushes will be provided in the cost of the course. Your tutor will email you a selection of reference abstract images that you will have time consider prior to class.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this Abstract Acrylic Painting workshop you can expect to 

  • have a better understanding of certain processes by which you can develop abstract motifs
  • have some ideas for starting points of abstract composition and image generation
  • have some experience in working with colour  and thinking about how colours function together and how the different physical properties of inks vs acrylics can work together
  • be more confident 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 abstract art painting workshop?

  • Abstract art techniques
  • Colour – the expressive use of colour
  • Composition
  • Brush and acrylic paint handling

Intended audience

Who is this abstract art painting workshop for?

This abstract art painting workshop course is designed for beginners or more experienced students wanting to learn and practice new techniques.

Course venue

Rozelle Campus

2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039 (corner of Gordon St & Victoria Rd)

Course materials

What to bring to class

  • Two canvasses no bigger than 40cm
  • palette knife, silicon kitchen spatula, or an old credit card
  • Items for impressing texture such as netting, fabric, combs, forks, leaves, sticks, feathers, sponges, and stencilling letters – use your imagination
  • Pencil and eraser
  • 4x pieces of A3 paper for sketching
  • Any favourite paint brushes (we also provide brushes)
  • Palette (disposable palette pad or old white china plate)
  • 2-3 old cloth rags cut into 20cm pieces
  • If you would like to work with thicker quality paint, please bring some Impasto Medium to class

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

Course testimonials

  • said: Sally was wonderful, making all feel at ease and supported in exploring a new style.

  • said: Nadia is an excellent educator and an inspiration. She is knowledgeable, taught us valuable techniques. Nadia took time with each of us to suggest colours or textures or finishes that we might like to use on our paintings.

  • said: The tutor was very knowledgeable, communicated well and made us understand the ideas and develop new skills... thoroughly enjoyed the course.

  • said: The teacher and topic are both great - I've been to the course twice now and it never gets old. :)

  • said: Learning more about my ability and my limitations. Excellent course and challenging. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

Course tutors

Sally has amassed more than 20 years of experience in adult art education. She has a Master of Arts (Painting) from the Royal College of Art in London, receiving a distinction for her thesis....

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Acrylic Painting Workshop: Abstract Art

<p><strong>Learn how to make an abstract painting with our</strong> <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/visual-arts/painting"><strong>painting short courses</strong></a> <strong

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2023-04-21 Fri 21 Apr 2023 2023-04-21
1 session, 5 hours total
10am - 3pm (UTC+10:00)
2A Gordon St, Rozelle
Sally Mowbray
$189 Limited inc GST / $151.21 / $160.66 / $170.10
Please check the materials list for what to bring. An email with reference images for the class will be sent prior to the start date.
Acrylic Painting Workshop: Abstract Art

<p><strong>Learn how to make an abstract painting with our</strong> <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/visual-arts/painting"><strong>painting short courses</strong></a> <strong

...
2023-07-14 Fri 14 Jul 2023 2023-07-14
1 session, 5 hours total
10am - 3pm (UTC+10:00)
2A Gordon St, Rozelle
Sally Mowbray
$189 Limited inc GST / $151.21 / $160.66 / $170.10
Please check materials list for what to bring.

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