Thursday, September 14 & Friday, September 15 9:30am-2:30pm

Cost: $245 members/$295 non-members

Please call the Guild at 203.438.8863 to sign up for this workshop

“Abstraction allows man to see with his mind what he cannot see physically with his eyes”- Arshile Gorky

This Introduction to Abstract Art focuses on using water-based/acrylic paint and materials in traditional and untraditional ways. Students will jumpstart their work in a fun, non-intimidating manner. Building a visual vocabulary through explorations of line, shape, color and mark making will be emphasized. Inspiration and confidence gained from these opening exercises provide the framework to start to communicate using an authentic and unique voice. The class will look to historic and contemporary abstract artists and their studio practices for further insight into this art form.

Please note this class will be using water-based acrylic paints.

Supplies–Students to bring 

• Acrylic Paints:  Please bring a large tube of Titanium white, and regular size tubes of black, blue, yellow and red at the very least.
• Freezer paper to use as palette paper
• Assorted Brushes at least one inch flat–bigger is better
• Foam Brushes: Assorted Value Foam brush set
• Spray bottle
• Roll of Paper Towels

RGA will supply Glue (modpodge), paper, brayers, ink and containers for water