{"product_id":"the-abstract-studio-6-week-course-starting-27-january","title":"The Abstract Studio | 6 week course | Starting 27 January","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTHE ABSTRACT STUDIO | STARTING WEDNESDAY 27 JANUARY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 6-Week Experimental Painting Course - Evening Studio 6.30-9pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLoosen up and let the paint lead!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Abstract Studio is a six-week course exploring what paint can do: colour, gesture, texture and experimentation. Rather than painting what you see, you'll treat painting as a process of discovery. Guided exercises, demonstrations and plenty of studio time will help you create bold, personal work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou'll work mainly in acrylics, using brushes, palette knives and some less conventional tools to build layers, textures and movement. Along the way we'll look at contemporary abstract painters for inspiration and new ideas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCuriosity and risk-taking are encouraged, in a friendly, supportive studio where there's no wrong answer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you'll gain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConfidence working with paint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA deeper understanding of colour and composition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExperience experimenting with materials, tools and surfaces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew approaches to abstraction and mark-making\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA small body of experimental paintings made during the course\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConnection with a supportive creative community\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek by week\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeek 1: Paint as Material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Quick experimental exercises in colour, gesture and mark-making with brushes, palette knives and unconventional tools.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeek 2: The Language of Colour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Colour relationships, building a palette, and how colour shapes mood and composition, through a series of small studies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeek 3: Surface \u0026amp; Texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Layering and building textured surfaces on paper, board and found materials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalf-term break: no session\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeek 4: Gesture, Movement \u0026amp; Sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A music-led session working large and responding to rhythm, with a collaborative group painting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeek 5: Painting \u0026amp; Place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Abstract responses to the colours, textures and architecture of South Leamington, worked in the studio from photos and film.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeek 6: Studio Exhibition \u0026amp; Reflection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Refine your strongest pieces, hang a small studio exhibition, and reflect on what you've discovered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour painting kit, included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery participant receives a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebasic painting kit worth over £40\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, included in the course fee:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA3 folder to keep and carry your work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA4 sketchbook for ideas, colour notes and studies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA4 oil painting pad, which also works brilliantly with acrylics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTear-off palette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalette knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour wheel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to bring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease bring acrylic paints and a few brushes. We suggest:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePaints:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Titanium White, Cadmium or Primary Red, Ultramarine Blue, Primary Yellow, Burnt Umber, and a favourite colour of your own\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBrushes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e small, medium flat, and a large brush for expressive marks\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn apron or old shirt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShared studio tools and experimental materials are available in every session.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehile you're on the course, you'll get \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10% off any additional art materials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e you buy in Stoneleigh Arms shop. It's the perfect time to stock up on paints, brushes and canvases as your practice grows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeginners who want to explore painting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePainters wanting to loosen up their practice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnyone curious about abstraction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo experience is needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6 weeks, 2.5-hour sessions\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFee:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e £295, including a basic painting kit worth over £40\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stoneleigh Arms Arts Space, Leamington Spa CV31 2DP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWednesday evening group: 6.30-9pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e27 January · 3 February · 10 February · \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehalf-term break\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e · 24 February · 3 March · 10 March 2027\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stoneleigh Arms Arts Space | Leamington","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57027625582978,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/5991\/3258\/files\/AbstractStudio-Websitemainimage_portrait3x4_2.jpg?v=1794328273","url":"https:\/\/stoneleigharms.com\/products\/the-abstract-studio-6-week-course-starting-27-january","provider":"Stoneleigh Arms Arts Space | Leamington ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}