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 is now requiring proof of vaccination status from all who are eligible to receive it for in-person classes and workshops.
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Note: if you have already submitted your vaccination card to CAW, there is no need to do it again.
Term: Fall 2022
Suggested Ages: 18+
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