Instructor: Kathleen Pahl Ages: Adults Skill Level: All Four Consecutive Sundays June 2, 9, 16, and 23 from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Join our immersive workshop on the art of abstraction. This engaging session delves into the foundational elements of art, guiding participants on how to skillfully employ visual language to craft meaningful and expressive works. Throughout the workshop, we will analyze the techniques employed by renowned artists in various forms of abstraction.

In each class, participants will have the opportunity to thoughtfully apply the elements of art, resulting in the creation of unique and compelling small paintings. This hands-on experience encourages students to explore diverse art processes and experiment with different mediums. Notably, this class exclusively employs water-based mediums, providing a focused and enriched learning environment.

By the end of the workshop, participants will have gained valuable insights into the techniques of abstraction, honed their artistic skills, and produced a small collection of distinctive artworks. Whether you are a novice seeking a solid foundation or an advanced artist looking to refine your skills, this workshop is for you.

Materials to Bring or Buy:

• Set of acrylic paint - Recommended either a Royal Talen’s set or the following colors:

  • Payne's grey

  • Ivory black

  • Titanium white

  • Cadmium red

  • Alizarin red

  • Ultramarine

  • Phthalo blue

  • Indian yellow

  • Hansa yellow

  • Van dyke brown

  • Raw sienna.

• various sizes of paintbrush (2,6,10 flat or round)

• matte gel medium

• golden high flow medium

• Strathmore 400 Series Acrylic Paper 12” x 12” pad

• acrylic pad 9”x12”

• graphite pencil (a set of hard and soft pencils is recommended)

• gum eraser

• jar for water

• large palette for mixing

• Optional supplies: watercolor, gouache, acrylic markers, watercolor pencils, latex or non-latex gloves.

Cancellation Policy: We will refund 50% for any cancellation made at least eight days before the class. After 8 days, we are unable to provide refunds for any reason, including illness. If you cannot attend after registration, you are welcome to gift your tuition to a friend at no charge. We do not transfer tuition from one class to another.