Playful Abstraction & Colour

PLAYFUL ABSTRACTION & COLOUR

with KITTY HILLIER

DATES TBC
Thursday evenings / 6 - 8.30 PM
5-week course / £225
incl. sketchbook and all materials

Join Kitty Hillier over five weeks as she shares her process of developing abstract artworks
Taking inspiration from natural forms, you will start with drawing exercises and then develop ways to simplify, combine and layer shapes to make abstract compositions. You will learn about colour mixing, making surface texture and creating 3D forms, before focussing on either developing a final painting, collage or mobile, or creating a body of experimental pieces for further exploration or to build a portfolio. You will come away with a body of work which represents your unique and creative response to nature, as well as techniques for using drawing, colour, collage and 3D form to express your ideas.

COURSE OUTLINE:
Week 1: slow looking and experimental drawing from nature, using ink, charcoal and a range of drawing tools
Week 2: turning linear marks into solid forms for collage and composition, using view finders, collage techniques and mobile making
Week 3: colour mixing and ‘building up’ or ‘working back’ to create surface textures and effects, using acrylic paints and a range of tools
Weeks 4 & 5: working independently with one-to-one support from Kitty to resolve a mobile, collage or painting, or to continue with more focussed experimentation to build a body of work

In advance of the course you will be sent a set of simple and clear instructions for gathering ideas and inspiration on a short walk that connects you with nature.

This course is suitable for beginners and beyond, Kitty will work with you whatever your level of experience to support you on your creative journey.

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