Abstract Drawing & Painting

About this course

Participants will explore mixed-media drawing and collage by combining spontaneous marks with layered paper, photographs and other surfaces. The course considers how tearing, cutting, pasting and marking can alter texture and composition. Work will also focus on abstracting a still-life scene and developing a painted response through colour and form. Techniques covered include layering, composition, subtraction and surface preparation, with attention to how different processes affect the final image.

What you'll learn

• Experiment with layering found materials and drawing media
• Apply tearing, cutting and subtraction methods in collage
• Develop abstract compositions from a still-life subject
• Use colour and form in an abstract painted response
• Prepare surfaces for mixed-media drawing and painting

Is this course right for you?

The course is designed for beginners with little or no experience and is also described as suitable for all levels. It suits learners willing to experiment with abstract drawing, collage and painting while investigating a still-life subject through colour and form.

Before you go

• Bring any drawing materials available, a selection of papers or card including shiny, matt and textured surfaces, paint brushes, tape, sandpaper, PVA glue and a notebook. Additional items can be bought from the school shop.