Abstract Painting Through Colour and Form
£140
Course Start Date
27 July 2026 (Monday session)
1 August 2026 (Saturday session)
Course Overview
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This 4-session Abstract Painting course introduces the principles of abstract art through practical experimentation with colour, form, texture and composition.
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Suitable for beginners and those looking to develop their creative practice, the course encourages personal expression while building an understanding of the fundamental elements of painting.
- Classes take place in our North London studio, a short distance from Crouch End, Finsbury Park, Archway, and Highgate.
Time
10.00 – 13.00
studio 27
Day
Monday or Saturday
Course Duration
4 weeks
Tutor: Neal
If you have any questions, please get in touch with the tutor at:
mobile ( WhatsApp): 07866 55 3482
Booking details
£140
Each booking covers 4 weekly sessions (1 session per week, 3 hours).
Choose either the Monday or Saturday session when booking.
Once the course has started, bookings are non-refundable. See our full Booking, Cancellation & Refund Policy
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Abstract Painting – Summer Course
£140.00
Course Description
This short course introduces participants to the language and possibilities of abstract painting. Through a series of practical and exploratory sessions, students will engage with colour, composition, form, texture and process, developing an understanding of how a painting can generate its own visual energy independent of outward representation.
The course encourages a shift towards subjective and personal expression, challenging conventional expectations of what painting should look like. Alongside this, participants will gain a practical understanding of the fundamental principles and techniques of painting as a two-dimensional art form.
Who Is This Course For
This course is suitable for complete beginners as well as those with some painting experience who would like to explore abstraction in a supportive and creative environment. It is ideal for anyone interested in colour, composition, texture, and developing a more personal approach to painting.
Course Programme
Session 1: Collage as a Starting Point
Participants begin by creating a series of collages using a wide variety of materials, including magazines, coloured paper, fabric, wallpaper, photocopies, painted paper and found objects. This process explores composition, colour, shape and form.
Session 2: Colour and Palette Development
Introduction to colour theory and colour mixing, including the colour wheel and practical experiments exploring colour interaction.
Session 3: From Collage to Painting
Participants translate selected collages into drawings and paintings, working freely and responsively while developing their own visual language.
Session 4: Expanding the Painting
Students continue working on larger surfaces with an emphasis on expressive paint application, texture, mark-making and experimentation.
What You’ll Learn
- Key ideas and approaches within abstract painting
- How colour, form and texture interact within a composition
- Techniques for developing paintings from collage and experimentation
- Practical painting processes and materials
- Methods for creating more personal and expressive artwork
Course Outcomes
By the end of the course, participants will:
- Gain confidence in abstract painting and creative experimentation
- Develop a greater understanding of colour, composition and form
- Create a series of abstract studies and paintings
- Explore personal approaches to image-making and visual expression
- Build a foundation for further independent painting practice
Teaching Approach
The course adopts an open, exploratory and discussion-based approach, encouraging experimentation, reflection, revision and shared learning throughout the four sessions.
Materials
Basic materials are included in the course fee.
Complimentary refreshments are provided, including coffee, a range of teas, and biscuits.