Learn the visual language of abstract art and understand how to use the elements of line, form, tone, colour, shape and pattern.
Learn the techniques needed to create personal abstract art images.
A series of exercises and mini projects take students on a creative journey to creating abstract art.
Students will be guided to explore acrylic paint along with a variety of materials, learning many new techniques that will inspire and give them the confidence to develop their own abstract language and style.
Learn to love mark-making
Session 1 Making marks on paper is the ‘a-b-c’ of drawing and learning to expand the range of marks you use will enrich your drawing and painting experience. This session is about play and experimenting with your materials to broaden your creative and self-expressive skills.
Create visual conversations
Session 2 Developing the language of abstract art is about building visual conversations in paint. This session teaches you how to develop increasingly complex mark-making and start to create coherent pictures with underlying structure.
Embracing colour and layers
Session 3 It’s time to introduce the dynamics of colour and learn how this element adds a whole new dimension to our abstract art compositions. This session is about colour, developing more complex layering and surface texture to add depth and interest to our visual story telling.
See your world as abstract
Session 4 Influences from other artists in vital to developing your abstract art. Students will also be taught how to use the world around them as a never-ending source of inspiration. This session introduces outside influences and gives students the opportunity to fully explore all their learning and take their first steps towards developing self-expressive abstract compositions in their own fledgling styles.
By the end of the course…
Students will go home feeling revitalised and excited about new ways of drawing, painting and mark making to create personal and individualistic abstract art.
Daler Rowney: A2 size System 3 acrylic pad – 20 sheets 230gsm
Winsor + Newton: 500 x 400 size Galleria acrylic pad – 15 sheets 300gsm
Optional items to bring Cloth for cleaning your hands Rag (old cloth) for smudging charcoal or paint Wear old clothes or bring an apron Pen and notebook for taking notes
To help you decide what level course is best, you will see Teaching Levels on each of the course pages above the ‘Add to cart’ button.
Students will always benefit from clear instructions and lots of one-to-one tuition on all of my courses.
Level 1: Absolute-beginner For those students who have never done any art or are returning to art after a very long break. Teaching focuses on core skills with tutor-led exercises on use of materials and techniques
Level 2: Beginner + Improver For those students who have done some art learning, draw or paint occasionally at home or attend an art group, and feel they need to gain a foundation in the basic techniques. Teaching focuses on core skills, understanding and use of the Art Elements + Principles, materials + techniques, with tutor-led exercises and mini projects.
Level 3: Intermediate For those students who have learnt the basic techniques, have gained some artistic confidence and are seeking to develop their skills further to create more complex work. Teaching focuses on developing art skills, creative techniques and individual styles, students’ ability to self-assess their work, encouraging experimentation, with tutor-led exercises and time for extended projects with the benefit of group critiques.
Level 4: Experienced For those students confident in their abilities and techniques, who are looking to challenge themselves further, to create a coherent body of work, possibly to exhibit and sell. Teaching focuses on guiding students in developing their own ideas and self-directed practice, through enhancing personal skills and techniques and encouraging a deeper contextual awareness with the benefit of one-to-one tutorials.
There are 2 approaches to deciding what to do next.
Treat my courses as a Mix + Match Patchwork
All my courses can be booked as single stand-alone courses on whichever topic takes your interest.
Just book whichever course you want when it suits you.
Choose one of the linked courses at the bottom of this page
These courses are suggestions that will help you develop and progress your art in a more focused direction.
Whichever approach you choose, remember to check the Teaching Levels (eg: Level 1, Level 2, or mixed ability).
Student Quotes
“Exciting, challenging, interesting, accessible – DO IT! I started from a very low base. I learnt about composition, all the different ways to make marks – making things interact. It was really enjoyable, and I felt I learned some basic skills to get me going. It was good fun and I achieved more than I thought I could.” Kate A
“Learning the principles and techniques involved in beginning to understand how Abstract Art is formed and the steps we were shown and practiced was invaluable. The course has shown me not only how to construct the image but the various elements that make it up.” Jon B
“Having no previous experience of abstract art, I found this course exhilarating, enlightening and very informative. Excellent tutor Brian.” Barbara I
“Great! Freedom to express myself and try new things.” Donna B
Abstract Art
£140.00
Priced per course
Learn the visual language of abstract art and understand how to use the elements of line, form, tone, colour, shape and pattern.
Learn the techniques needed to create personal abstract art images.
A series of exercises and mini projects take students on a creative journey to creating abstract art.
Suitable for: Adults
Teaching Level: Beginners, Improvers, Intermediate
Course Structure
Students will be guided to explore acrylic paint along with a variety of materials, learning many new techniques that will inspire and give them the confidence to develop their own abstract language and style.
Learn to love mark-making
Session 1
Making marks on paper is the ‘a-b-c’ of drawing and learning to expand the range of marks you use will enrich your drawing and painting experience. This session is about play and experimenting with your materials to broaden your creative and self-expressive skills.
Create visual conversations
Session 2
Developing the language of abstract art is about building visual conversations in paint. This session teaches you how to develop increasingly complex mark-making and start to create coherent pictures with underlying structure.
Embracing colour and layers
Session 3
It’s time to introduce the dynamics of colour and learn how this element adds a whole new dimension to our abstract art compositions. This session is about colour, developing more complex layering and surface texture to add depth and interest to our visual story telling.
See your world as abstract
Session 4
Influences from other artists in vital to developing your abstract art. Students will also be taught how to use the world around them as a never-ending source of inspiration. This session introduces outside influences and gives students the opportunity to fully explore all their learning and take their first steps towards developing self-expressive abstract compositions in their own fledgling styles.
By the end of the course…
Students will go home feeling revitalised and excited about new ways of drawing, painting and mark making to create personal and individualistic abstract art.
Helpful info + Guidance
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Course information
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Refreshments
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Days: Sat + Sun
Times: 10-4pm, both days
Materials: Includes most materials, other than the materials students are asked to bring
Suitable for: Adults
Teaching Level: Beginners, Improvers, Intermediate
Group Size: Min 6 – Max 10
Your tutor: Brian Raymond biography >
Refreshments:
Course includes tea, coffee & biscuits. Please provide your own lunch on full day courses, workshops and classes.
Essential items to bring
System 3 acrylic pad – 20 sheets
230gsm
Galleria acrylic pad – 15 sheets
300gsm
Optional items to bring
Cloth for cleaning your hands
Rag (old cloth) for smudging charcoal or paint
Wear old clothes or bring an apron
Pen and notebook for taking notes
To help you answer the question,
“What level course is right for me?”
To help you decide what level course is best, you will see Teaching Levels on each of the course pages above the ‘Add to cart’ button.
Students will always benefit from clear instructions and lots of one-to-one tuition on all of my courses.
Level 1: Absolute-beginner
For those students who have never done any art or are returning to art after a very long break.
Teaching focuses on core skills with tutor-led exercises on use of materials and techniques
Level 2: Beginner + Improver
For those students who have done some art learning, draw or paint occasionally at home or attend an art group, and feel they need to gain a foundation in the basic techniques.
Teaching focuses on core skills, understanding and use of the Art Elements + Principles, materials + techniques, with tutor-led exercises and mini projects.
Level 3: Intermediate
For those students who have learnt the basic techniques, have gained some artistic confidence and are seeking to develop their skills further to create more complex work.
Teaching focuses on developing art skills, creative techniques and individual styles, students’ ability to self-assess their work, encouraging experimentation, with tutor-led exercises and time for extended projects with the benefit of group critiques.
Level 4: Experienced
For those students confident in their abilities and techniques, who are looking to challenge themselves further, to create a coherent body of work, possibly to exhibit and sell.
Teaching focuses on guiding students in developing their own ideas and self-directed practice, through enhancing personal skills and techniques and encouraging a deeper contextual awareness with the benefit of one-to-one tutorials.
To help you answer the question,
“What course should I do next?”
There are 2 approaches to deciding what to do next.
Whichever approach you choose, remember to check the Teaching Levels (eg: Level 1, Level 2, or mixed ability).
Student Quotes
More reviews >
Waiting list
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