This high energy workshop is open to students who wish to explore abstraction in painting. Through discussions and demonstrations, the focus will be on understanding form through simplified practical exercises as well as selecting imagery. Explore color theory, color mixing, brush techniques, paint handling, layering, and composition to develop your creative voice.
Tuition for this class includes a fee of $10 for basic materials provided by CAW.
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.
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Term: Winter 2024
Suggested Ages: 18+
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