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How To Abstract Painting Workshop - Friday Mornings 3 session Workshop

Fri Oct 16, 2026 9:30 AM - Fri Oct 30, 2026 12:00 PM Lael Gallery & Studios, 80304
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How To Abstract Painting Workshop - Friday Mornings 3 session Workshop

Fri Oct 16, 2026 9:30 AM - Fri Oct 30, 2026 12:00 PM Lael Gallery & Studios, 80304
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In this workshop, you will create engaging abstract paintings. Learn essential compositions that are the framework for good paintings and have fun with new acrylic techniques. Explore your unique voice in painting.  We will reference famous artists like Abstract Expressionist painter Joan Mitchell. This workshop is for new and returning artists. 

This is a "criticism free" space, full of encouragement. Create paintings you are proud of. All levels of experience welcome.

Bring: Colored photos

Supply List: local: Guiry's, Michael's, online: Blick, Artarama, Amazon
Acrylic:

  • Gloss Gel Medium (to mix into the paint)
  • Acrylic paint (professional paint is better):
    • Titanium White
    • Black
    • Hansa Yellow or Cadmium Yellow Light 
    • Quinacridone Red or Alizarin Crimson
    • Phthalo Blue
    • Ultramarine Blue 
    • Cadmium Red

Surface:
> Newsprint pad or drawing paper
> 2-4 canvases or canvas board (12x16" or larger)
> Disposable Palette (palette paper)
> optional: canvas pad (not paper)
Tools:
> 2 or more brushes: flat, round... (Not watercolor brushes)
> Variety of 2 or more palette knives (preferably metal)
> Compressed charcoal
> Masking tape
> Rags and/or paper towel
> Spray bottle

> optional for collage : Mixed Media: paper collage, color pencils, soft pastels, oil pastels, crayons, markers, pens...
> optional for collage : Mark-making tools: old brushes, things to scratch with, kitchen utensils...
> optional: Stay-wet palette or "Junk Jar" an empty container with a lid to keep leftover paint.

Friday Mornings 
Dates: October 16, 23, 30
Time: 9:30 - noon
Skill Level: All
Location: Lael Gallery & Studios and online

Location

Lael Gallery & Studios, 80304