Ref: SLW40282
This course is aimed at painters who have some existing history with their practice and wish to engage in discussions about contemporary abstract painting in a group environment.
We will look at videos and images of contemporary artists, as well as your own work. Some topics that may be discussed are colour, space, narrative, line, concept, process, self-motivation and self-evaluation. Focus will be on implementing ideas that are discussed into your own practice, if applicable. Painting will be the main activity during the course.
You will need to bring your own work on canvas and paper, and you will have the opportunity to develop work that is currently unresolved and/or create new work alongside it.
There will be regular group evaluations, as well as one-to-one mentoring throughout the course. Please come along with some ideas about your work, which can be discussed at a group level.
This course is not suitable for beginners. It would be useful if you have already done a course with the tutor, although this is not a pre-requisite to attend. It is an abstract painting course, so please dont bring figurative work. If you work in oils, please be prepared to work in acrylics for the duration of the course.
On this course the College will supply some white cartridge paper per student, plus some PVA and acrylic paint to get you started, to share amongst the group.
A good variety of brushes Acrylic paints in a good selection of colours, plus some acrylic paint mediums Any work that you wish to discuss/work on
Available from shop: A good variety of acrylic paints, brushes, acrylic mediums, paper, canvas supports and boards
Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio, this includes stout covered footwear (no sandals or open toes).
Arrival day - first date of course
Residential students can arrive from 4pm, non-residential students to arrive by 6.45pm for registration
Student welcome, followed by dinner: 6.45pm (dinner included)
Teaching session: 8pm-9pm (attendance is essential)
Daily timetable
Course teaching: 9.15am-5pm
Morning session: 9.15am-12.45pm including coffee/tea break
Lunch break: 12.45pm-2pm (lunch included)
Afternoon session: 2pm-5pm including coffee/tea break
Teaching finishes: 5pm
Evening working: students may have access to workshops until 9pm, but only with permission from the tutor and provided any health and safety guidelines are observed.
Departure day - last date of course
Course teaching: 9.15am-3pm (lunch included)
Teaching finishes: 3pm
Residential students will need to check out of rooms by 10am.
Please note, the tutor may make slight variations to the daily timetable as required.
Robert studied painting at Chelsea School of Art and has been a recipient of a bursary from the Pollock Krasner Foundation, New York. He has taught artists throughout the film and broadcast media industries and is a mentor to local professional artists.
Residential option available. Find out accommodation costs and how to book here.
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