An Introduction to Abstraction
This seven week course will help you focus in on the world of abstract painting and allow you to create your own abstract artworks.
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Wed 28 Jul7 classes Wednesdays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Selwyn College, Auckland. James Lawrence
All materials provided.
- $179.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Wed 28 Jul 19:00 - Wed 28 Jul 21:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 2
Wed 04 Aug 19:00 - Wed 04 Aug 21:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 3
Wed 11 Aug 19:00 - Wed 11 Aug 21:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 4
Wed 18 Aug 19:00 - Wed 18 Aug 21:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 5
Wed 25 Aug 19:00 - Wed 25 Aug 21:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 6
Wed 01 Sep 19:00 - Wed 01 Sep 21:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 7
Wed 08 Sep 19:00 - Wed 08 Sep 21:00Selwyn College, Auckland.
Description
This seven week course will help you focus in on the world of abstract painting and allow you to create your own abstract artworks. Each class will introduce you to various styles from both historical and contemporary art works. Classes will also cover basic acrylic techniques. There are many different ways to think of and paint an abstract picture, so this class will begin with exercises based around shape, colour, and composition. You'll also be introduced to different acrylic mediums that will expand your painting possibilities. We will discuss the work of the abstract expressionist and contemporary abstract painters and how and why they made their paintings. You will explore your own expressions, what you think, feel and imagine. Gain the confidence to be bold using watercolour, acrylics and/or gouache.
Course outline:
- what is abstraction?
- materials and means
- process and procedure
- painting ideas or media suggesting ideas
- development of an abstract piece
- development of individual students' painting
Who should attend:
You've never EVER painted before, but you're curious, maybe even a bit scared. you don't have clue where to begin. This one painting class will be perfect for you! You'll be immersed in your creativlty and learn exactly how to created beautiful textured paintings in no time. No more fear of the unknown.
Or maybe you paint 'a little' from time to time. You love it, but you never seem to have the time to learn 'properly'. Painting seems to be an indulgence, where's the time for it?
Materials needed:
All materials ($27) are included within the course fee.
