Summer School - Abstracting From Life and Nature with Shari Nye

How to start abstract painting using a variety of starting points from nature and life to get you going. Shari will share different techniques to abstract  the everyday along with different composition approaches that are fun. You will also learn about different abstract artists and look at their work, You will learn about colour mixing and creating a harmonious palette. This workshop will take place in a hall by the beautiful Hopkins river. This workshop is also a great head start for VCE Art and Studio Art students.

DAY 1 This new workshop will begin with a series of exercises with experimentation and technique trials. This will equip you for the following days where we use what we have discovered in this session.

DAY 2  Learn about composition and colour mixing with acrylic paints and mediums.  Work on artwork 

Provided:

• Inspiring reference materials 
• Acrylic mediums and surprise art materials 
• Water jars, palettes
• Tea and coffee morning tea
• PD certificate available for teachers 12hrs on request