Abstract Painting Short Course

Course description

Join the Abstract Painting Short Course and explore the fundamental approaches to making abstract art, developing your understanding of colour, gesture, scale, form, shape and line on this 4-day course.

This hands on course consists of practical demonstrations and individual practice - encouraging you to let go of traditional visual references and subject matter.

You will develop your own visual language and improve your understanding of the principles of painting through experimentation. To compliment your learning, there will be references to contemporary and historical examples of abstract art and abstract artists throughout the course.

By the end of the course, students should be able to:

• Learn to draw into abstraction using source references, such as photographs or still life objects.
• Have a greater understanding of colour theory to bring out the desired outcome in your artwork.
• Learn how to use different painting mediums and fully understand your tools, to create surface tension, depth and pictorial space.
• Explore composition and the many ways to achieve convincing and impactful paintings.
• Pick up a plethora of hacks and tips to make your painting experience easier.

Who should attend

This course is suitable for those with an understanding of painting who are looking to explore the limitless possibilities of abstraction in their work.

Great emphasis will be given to various methods of beginning an abstract work such as drawing into abstraction from source material, colour theory, and exploring a number of painting techniques such as glazing and overpainting. Different methods of mark making and use of composition will also be demonstrated with critical advice offered throughout the day.

Clear, easy to understand lessons:

• Our tutors will explain things in easy to understand, accessible English. If they need to use any special terminology they will make sure they explain what they mean.
• New methods will be shown to students through live demonstrations, in a way that’s crystal clear and easy to understand.

• Study at Chelsea college of Arts one of London’s most prestigious art and design colleges
• Network and share ideas with students from across the globe
• Access the technology and materials relevant to your discipline
• Shop in our college shops for any materials you might need
• Ask questions of your tutor in real time
• Receive feedback and critique on your assignments
• Experience the many sights of London on your down time

A certificate of completion:

• You've put the work in so we want to make sure you have something to show for it!
• As long as you attend a minimum of 80% of your classes, we will provide you with a certificate of attendance.
• We always recommend you attend all of the classes so that you get the most out of the experience!
• Certificates are great to complement your cv.