Art with Dr Abbie Cairns: Experimental Painting

Welcome to Adult Art Classes: Experimental Painting (5 weeks)! Join me for a creative journey where you can explore different painting techniques and unleash your artistic potential. This in-person event will be held at 37 Queen St, a cozy and inspiring space perfect for unleashing your creativity. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist looking to try something new, these classes are designed to help you experiment and grow as an artist. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with fellow art enthusiasts and learn from our talented instructors. Sign up now and let your imagination run wild!

Course dates and times

Tuesday 11th March 11.15am-1.15pm

Tuesday 18th March 11.15am-1.15pm

Tuesday 25th March 11.15am-1.15pm

Tuesday 1st April 11.15am-1.15pm

Tuesday 8th April 11.15am-1.15pm

Course Outline

Week 1: Dive into colour mixing and learn how to expand the colour wheel with watercolour, discovering the potential of custom hues.

Week 2: Explore wet-on-wet techniques to create fluid backgrounds, gradients, and blooming effects.

Week 3: Experiment with wet-on-dry and dry-on-wet methods for layering, glazing, sharp edges, and splattering to add texture and depth to your work.

Week 4: Focus on creating texture using salt for unique patterns, dry brushes for rough surfaces, and scrumbling for layered effects.

Week 5: Master the art of lifting and resisting with brushes and tissue to create highlights, and experiment with oil pastels to resist watercolour for striking contrasts.

For more information, please contact me: [email protected]

Host or Publisher Abbie Cairns