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Home » Workshops & Classes » Drawing + Painting » Abstract Painting: Bridge to Imagination
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Abstract Painting: Bridge to Imagination

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Shilo Ratner

Drawing + Painting Workshop: All Levels

This high energy workshop is open to students who wish to explore abstraction in painting. Through condensed discussions and demonstrations, the focus will be on understanding form through simplified practical exercises. Explore color theory, color mixing, brush techniques, paint handling, layering, and composition. Topics of focus include selecting imagery and exploring compositions to develop your creative voice. This workshop will have you energized.

COVID-19 Information

CAW requires proof of vaccination status from all who are eligible to receive it for in-person classes and workshops.

Please click here to upload your vaccination card in advance of the first day of class.

Note: if you have already submitted your vaccination card to CAW, there is no need to do it again.

School Policies

Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee.

Please click here for more details.

Term: Spring 2023

Suggested Ages: 18+

Workshop: Sundays, Saturdays, 10 am–1 pm, 3/25–3/26
2 sessions: $120.00; Capacity: 15

Registration closed
Supplies:
This supply list is just a guideline.
- 4 Canvas or canvas panels 16x 20
- 5-10 brushes, various brush sizes.
- Palette (or disposable palette)
- Palette knife for mixing paint – not necessary but if you have one they work great
- Painting Rags (old cotton t-shirts make great rags)

- Acrylic Paints (Just make sure to have the primary colors (red, yellow, blue +black/white)
Suggested colors below:
Titanium White 8oz
Lamp or Ivory black (8oz tube)
Napthol Red or Cadmium Red
Cadmium Yellow
French (Ultramarine)
Alizarin Crimson

Optional colors below:
Yellow Ochre
Thalo Blue
Permanent Green Light
Thalo Green or Viridian
Burnt Sienna
Burnt Umber
Raw Umber

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