Abstract Painting – Intermediate and Advanced
Explore and expand your abstract painting practice in this eight week course designed for intermediate and advanced participants.
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Mon 03 MayEight Mondays, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM (no class on 7th June) At Selwyn College, Auckland. Ekaterina Dimieva
- $195.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Mon 03 May 18:30 - Mon 03 May 20:30At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 2
Mon 10 May 18:30 - Mon 10 May 20:30At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 3
Mon 17 May 18:30 - Mon 17 May 20:30At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 4
Mon 24 May 18:30 - Mon 24 May 20:30At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 5
Mon 31 May 18:30 - Mon 31 May 20:30At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 6
Mon 14 Jun 18:30 - Mon 14 Jun 20:30At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 7
Mon 21 Jun 18:30 - Mon 21 Jun 20:30At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 8
Mon 28 Jun 18:30 - Mon 28 Jun 20:30At Selwyn College, Auckland.Please note there is NO refund or transfer if you cancel less than 5 working days in advance of a class starting. Our refund policy can be read in full here. -
Mon 26 Jul
- $195.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Mon 26 Jul 18:30 - Mon 26 Jul 20:30At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 2
Mon 02 Aug 18:30 - Mon 02 Aug 20:30At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 3
Mon 09 Aug 18:30 - Mon 09 Aug 20:30At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 4
Mon 16 Aug 18:30 - Mon 16 Aug 20:30At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 5
Mon 23 Aug 18:30 - Mon 23 Aug 20:30At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 6
Mon 30 Aug 18:30 - Mon 30 Aug 20:30At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 7
Mon 06 Sep 18:30 - Mon 06 Sep 20:30At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 8
Mon 13 Sep 18:30 - Mon 13 Sep 20:30At Selwyn College, Auckland.Please note there is NO refund or transfer if you cancel less than 5 working days in advance of a class starting. Our refund policy can be read in full here.
Description
Course outline
Through a combination of practical exercises, demonstrations, critical exploration and individual experimentation, you will deepen your understanding of abstract painting and expand your existing skills. The course will explore more sophisticated approaches to composition, colour relationships, texture, mark-making, layering and mixed painting techniques, encouraging you to make increasingly confident and considered artistic decisions.
We will examine influential art movements, artists and key developments in art history. Drawing inspiration from these ideas, you will investigate a range of approaches to abstraction, experimenting with the transformation, reduction and reinterpretation of visual references, personal imagery and conceptual ideas.
Each week you will explore the relationship between intention and spontaneity, develop more complex approaches to colour, balance, form, movement and surface, and consider how material choices and working processes can contribute to the meaning and impact of an artwork.
Emphasis will be placed on developing your individual artistic language, refining your visual decision-making and pushing beyond familiar approaches. Through experimentation and reflection, you will be encouraged to question, evaluate and extend your work while discovering new possibilities within your painting practice.
Designed for intermediate and advanced participants with some previous painting experience, this eight week course offers a supportive and stimulating environment in which to challenge yourself, explore new directions and take your abstract painting practice further.
By the end of the course, you will have expanded your technical and conceptual understanding of abstraction and explored a diverse range of artistic approaches.
Who should attend?
Come curious, embrace experimentation and discover the possibilities of abstract painting!
What to bring
All materials are included. Please bring a smock (apron), if you wish.
About the tutor
Ekaterina (EK) Dimieva is an abstract artist based in Ōrākei, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. She completed her MFA at Elam School of Fine Arts in 2020 and brings a thoughtful, process-led approach to her teaching.
