- Want to use COLOUR with confidence?
- Want to explore the world of ABSTRACT art?
- Want to DESIGN paintings that tell a story?
- Want to add some fresh LIFE & JOY into your art?
- Want to learn new painting TECHNIQUES & PROCESSES?
- Want to have some FUN playing with paint with Kate?
THEN THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR YOU!!
From concept to composition,
colour palette to creation.
Sharing my processes and techniques.
Taking you step-by-step, layer by layer through one of my paintings ...
... then releasing you into your own colourful designs and creations!
FOR ALL ABILITIES - from absolute beginners to professional artists and everyone inbetween.
"Brilliant course and higly recommended. Kate's teaching style, clear instructions and support allowed me to create pieces of work I really love. Really interesting technique that can lead onto so many other ideas. If you get the chance, take the course and have a great time creating abstract art that's unique to you" Penny, Colchester, UK.
"Kate's workshop was a phenomenal treat. There is an energy, vibrancy, and deep well about Kate's art, personality and teaching style that is unique. She walked us through valuable exercises to get us into a creative flow, helped us connect to our process, and then let us loose. I had the worlds stupidest grin plastered all over my face!" Debra, Atlanta, GA, USA.
"It's brought the fun back and the play, and taken away the heaviness and seriousness I was feeling about my art" Sharon, Bedford, UK.
COLOUR STORIES
LOCAL IN PERSON Abstract Art Workshop with Kate Green
Saturday 18th May & 21st September 2024, 10am-4pm
CAMBRIDGE, UK
£80.00
early bird rate till midnight 24/12/23: £72.00
*LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE - 1ST COME 1ST SERVED*
There are JUST 12 SPOTS in each class to ensure this is an initimate and interactive session
YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Kate is an abstract painter and sculptor living and working in Cambridge, UK. Her bold colourful work expresses hope through a delightful balance of order and chaos.
Kate achieved a Bachelor of Education & Fine Art honours degree from Cambridge University and a Masters Degree in Fine Art at Cambridge School of Art.
Kate is passionate about inspiring creativity in others, having created over 100 pieces of live art over the last few years, as part of a variety of art residencies in festivals and hospitals, from schools to shopping centres, sometimes before audiences of over 3000.
She has over 20 years of teaching experience, including leading abstract art classes internationally.
RESOURCES LIST
- 1 canvas 12x16 inches & 1 canvas 16 inch or larger
- A4 sketchbook paper (~8x12 inch)
- 2B & 6B pencil or graphite stick
- Masking tape
- small piece of corrugated cardboard (~4x6 inch)
- 2 x washing up sponge/scourers
- scissors
- a hair dryer
- wet wipes & kitchen roll
- a couple of medium sized brushes
- a palette (the lid from an icecream tub will do)
- a water pot
- acrylic paint: red, blue, white, black, green & yellow plus any favourites
- 2 x squeezy bottles (the small type you get for taking shampoo on planes) LINK
- 8 sheets of circle stickers (in 2 different sizes) LINK
- Acrylic spray paint x 2 colours LINK
- An apron as things could get messy!
- Please bring some lunch or use the cafe over the road
The links provided are for UK purchases, but it gives you an idea of what I'm talking about and all items should be easy to source wherever you are you.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What is the programme like, will there be breaks? It's 6 hours so we will need a few breaks, however much fun we're having! I will be sending out an outline of the programme following registration, this will include a 30 minute lunch break and comfort breaks as well. Some parts of the course will be step-by-step instructions, other parts will be more flexible where students respond in their own time to direction given.
- What supplies do i need? You can find the supplies list above and I will be sending this out to students following registration.
- Do I need to prepare anything before the workshop day? No there is no preparation work necessary beforehand other than to collect all the resources needed.
- I'm not ready to take thie course now. When will you be running this course again? I am offering two dates for this workshop in 2024. I then hope to offer 2 dates each year. Please join my Studio Newsletter List to be the first to hear of future classes, CLICK HERE.
- I am a complete beginner. Can I take this course? Absolutely! I will be explaining and demonstrating every part without presuming any prior knowledge or experience. I am purposefully keeping the group small so that i can give individual support as needed. I've done this workshop with 5 years olds right through to people in their 80s, with many people who are convinced they have no creativity at all, alongside those who are professional artists, there's something for everyone!
- I am more advanced than a beginner artist. Will I get anything out of the course? I've worked with a wide variety of abilities on this workshop and everyone always seems to get something from it! It's an opportunity to look at things from a fresh perspective and is a chance to just play with paint - who doesn't love that?!
- What is your refund policy? Registration for this course is non refundable, but may be transferred to another individual if the student cannot attend. The minimum number of participants for this class is 5. If registration numbers are below this, Kate reserves the right to cancel the class with 24 hours notice and give a full refund to enrolled students.
Please email me at [email protected] if you have any further questions.
