Take some creative time out and join us for some utterly inventive, abstract painting. Fabulous for those just starting out with painting as well as for traditional / conventional painters seeking to think ‘outside the box‘ to free up their creative techniques. There is so much more than simply throwing some colourful paint on your canvas and calling it Abstract Art! Abstraction requires skill and imagination to produce captivating works, and is a superb representation of ideas, objects, thoughts and mental images. Abstract Art is most certainly in a league of its own. In this workshop, we will delve in and explore respected Abstract Genres such as Abstract Expressionism, Geometric Abstraction and Object / Image Distortion. You will learn how to mix and apply your paints, how to incorporate imagination, invention and effective composition, as well as how to creatively use tools and clever techniques to capture texture, movement and beautiful artistic effects. If you have thought about signing up to a creative workshop that will allow you to focus on artistic and expressive freedom, then this workshop is ideal for you. Get set to uncover and release your unique Abstract style in a super inventive class environment with Jo‘s guidance at hand. No concession.

This workshop is set to open up your artistic world to the many applications and stunning effects that can be achieved with the use of soft pastels. Welcoming colour enthusiasts as well as creative admirers of the beautiful blending properties and impressive layering that this medium is known for. You may be a true beginner to working with soft pastels and simply looking to try your hand at something new, or you might even be well equipped with some practical know-how. No matter what your level of knowledge is, throughout this workshop Jo will introduce you to colour use and comprehension, application techniques, creative dimensional effects, workable design concepts, as well as achieving effective line and added refinement with superb pastel pencils. You will acquire helpful tips and info on blending, smoothing and smudging techniques, creating standout highlights, paper surfaces, using spray fixatives to set your work and the importance of controlling dust particles, and much more. Come along, look forward to be inspired and encouraged to experiment and explore with personal freedom and expression. A brilliant foundational workshop to bump up your drawing skills with the use of wonderful soft pastels. No concession.

This workshop is set to open up your artistic world to the many applications and stunning effects that can be achieved with the use of soft pastels. Welcoming colour enthusiasts as well as creative admirers of the beautiful blending properties and impressive layering that this medium is known for. You may be a true beginner to working with soft pastels and simply looking to try your hand at something new, or you might even be well equipped with some practical know-how. No matter what your level of knowledge is, throughout this workshop Jo will introduce you to colour use and comprehension, application techniques, creative dimensional effects, workable design concepts, as well as achieving effective line and added refinement with superb pastel pencils. You will acquire helpful tips and info on blending, smoothing and smudging techniques, creating standout highlights, paper surfaces, using spray fixatives to set your work and the importance of controlling dust particles, and much more. Come along, look forward to be inspired and encouraged to experiment and explore with personal freedom and expression. A brilliant foundational workshop to bump up your drawing skills with the use of wonderful soft pastels. No concession.