DAY 1 ONLY | WORKSHOP @ ASCOT VALE

NOTE: This option is for attending DAY ONE ONLY of this two day course. _________________________________ DAY 1 - INTO ABSTRACTION+ This day will be peppered with exercises to free up thinking and encourage confident risk-taking through the genre of abstraction. Starting with image references from real life, we’ll explore composition, tone, and colour to create unique abstract paintings. Editing tricks will be provided to help you maximise your own problem-solving abilities. Repeat students will be provided with extension tasks and fresh reference imagery. ____________________________________ TIMINGS 10am - 4pm Saturday 24 January 2026 LOCATION Dwell Community Hall 78 St Leonards Rd, Ascot Vale, VIC 3032 EXPERIENCE LEVEL For beginners to those with experience. ____________________________________ MATERIALS TO BRING - Acrylic paints* - A range of brush sizes - At least x5 surfaces to paint on (could be canvas, linen, wooden board, avoid canvas stuck to cardboard or canvas paper). - Something to mix your paint on (palette, old plate, plastic container lid...) - Water vessel - Rags for working the paint (cotton is best if possible) - Paper towels or baby wipes for clean-up - Printed images for reference will be provided, but if there's subject matter that you connect with, please bring that along. *NOTE: If you prefer to work in oil paints, you're welcome to bring them instead of / as well as acrylics. You'll also need to bring along linseed oil/medium, and any vessels you need.