Beginners Acrylic Abstract Painting

With Local Artist Barry Gerst

Thursdays | September 11, 18, 25 & Oct 2 | 1-4 pm

Explore various drawing and painting techniques in this four-week introduction to abstract painting aimed at helping you understand some of the concepts behind non-representational painting (painting without recognizable imagery).

Here's a rough itinerary:

Week 1 - We will begin with studies in black and white focusing on drawing from our senses, not our eye, to help us escape the need to use recognizable imagery to tap into our emotions.

Week 2 - Taking the favorite sketches from our last session and turning them into abstract paintings.

Week 3 - Approaching a blank canvas with no sketch, working intuitively

Week 4 - Explore how trying new things can take you in another direction. Push yourself to do things you normally wouldn't do.

This workshop does not require any prior painting experience. All materials are provided: your materials fee includes the paint, brushes, and canvases you'll need for the class and are yours to keep!

Ages 18 and up.

Please Note:

• Tuition is due with registration unless other arrangements are made. If you cancel 0-7 days before the class start date, we are able to refund your tuition ONLY if we can fill your space from our waitlist. We are not able to issue partial refunds or transfer your registration to another class. We apologize for any inconvenience, but we cannot under ANY circumstances refund your tuition once you have started the classes.
• Art is a messy business! Please bring an apron or wear work clothes and shoes that can get dirty with clay/paint/etc.
• Bring a hair tie if you have long hair.
• Leave your rings, smartwatches, and jewelry at home. Main Exhibit Gallery & Art Center is not responsible for lost or damaged personal items.
  
• We are not able to store paintings after the final class. Please take home all paintings after class on October 2. Any projects left behind will be discarded within 2 weeks.

Thank you for registering!