From Cubism to Abstraction
In this hands-on course, you’ll learn key Cubist & Abstract Painting techniques and create your own expressive artworks inspired by the principles of Cubism.
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Sat 29 Aug
- $115.00 incl. GST
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
Step into the world of Cubism—an art movement that transformed how artists perceive and represent reality. You’ll begin by exploring how figures like Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque broke away from traditional perspective, using fractured viewpoints and geometric structures to reimagine everyday subjects.
Through guided discussion, visual analysis, and practical studio exercises, you’ll first learn to deconstruct form, analyse structure, and build compositions in the Cubist style. As the course progresses, you’ll gradually move beyond Cubism’s structural foundations into more expressive abstract approaches— experimenting with colour, rhythm, and non-representational design to develop your own evolving visual language. By the end, you’ll have journeyed from structured Cubist techniques to freer abstract experimentation, discovering how one style can naturally lead into the other.
Expected learning outcomes
- Developed a solid understanding of Cubism’s key ideas and methods
- Explored how Cubist principles can be expanded into abstract painting
- Created a small series of artworks that transition from Cubist to abstract styles, completed on paper
All materials will be provided—just bring your curiosity and creativity!
What to bring
Your lunch. A painting smock or apron if you wish to protect your clothes. We'll provide tea and coffee in the staffroom. A materials charge is included within your course fee and all materials are provided.
Who should attend this workshop?
The course is open to beginners as well as those with some experience in drawing and painting.
About your tutor
EK is an abstract artist and art teacher based in Auckland Tamaki Makaurau. Cubism is an important art movement as it introduced a new way of visual thinking, paving the way to abstract art.
Examples of student's work
