Abstraction in Action 2022

Book now for the earlybird discount for Abstraction in Action in February/March or May/June 2022. This design and composition workshop is for committed students looking to stretch their creative muscles and to explore abstraction both in concept and practice.

Learn how to create an abstract composition drawn from reality using YOUR preferred medium and techniques*. Working from a personal source of inspiration found in nature or place, you will learn the basics of abstraction through observation, reflection and repetition.

The multi-segment program includes:

Module 1 (3 hours): an overview of the history of abstraction in the visual arts including both non-objective abstraction and abstraction from reality; an introduction to the elements of design and developing your art vocabulary; warm-up composition exercises;
Module 2 (3 hours): inspiration gathering, setting parameters, compositional options and the principles of design; converting ideas into compositions;
Module 3 (optional): informal open studio session where I am available to help troubleshoot abstraction issues and I share how I use digital drawing on my iPad as a design tool;
Module 4: group presentations and feedback. The language of critique. All students are expected to participate in this module and contribute to a supportive environment.

2022 Course Dates

All dates are shown in Sydney time. Use the Time Zone Converter Tool to calculate the time at your location.

Group 1 (February/March) is for Wednesday afternoons in the US and Wednesday evenings in Europe.

Group 1: Module 1: 6am-9am Thursday 10 February
Group 1: Module 2: 6am-9am Friday 11 February
Group 1: Module 3: from 6am Thursday 24 February
Group 1: Module 4: from 6am Thursday 24 March

Group 2 (May/June) is Saturday mornings in Europe.

Group 2: Module 1: 5-8pm Saturday 7 May
Group 2: Module 2: 5-8pm Sunday 8 May
Group 2: Module 3: from 5pm Saturday 21 May
Group 2: Module 4: from 5pm Saturday 18 June

*This course does NOT include technique instruction. Students are expected to have the skills necessary to undertake the assignments in their preferred medium and techniques. While most students are likely to be working in fabric (eg piecing, applique, fusing, surface design), all mediums are welcome.

Spaces are limited. Earlybird rate A$140. (After 15 January 2022 A$160)

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