Abstract Art Weekend – review – April 2025
ART BEAT
Exploring textures, shapes, space, emotion, colour, weight, dimensions, scale and tone.
Abstraction
born out of a desire to offer a course that explores abstraction in all its forms, without being prescriptive.
The Concept
* All the work here was produced by the painters on our first art beat course in April.
Dimensions
Textures
Space
working to develop ideas of abstraction from a germ to a painting
enabling
using the time to explore, experiment and develop an idea
experimentation
Surfaces
Emotion
Shapes
The abstract weekend was a success, with the three very unique styles fulfilling the ambitions of each painter. We introduced them to new techniques sympathetic to their ideas and continually assessed their development and progress. guiding them towards a natural point of completion.
“An excellent retreat”
I learnt a lot from Peter and Janet, who were superb hosts. Thanks, Holly, for all the delicious food.
“Loved the creativity”
and opportunities; this whole weekend was wonderful. All I hope for and more! Sophie x
“Wonderful Retreat”
Made to feel very welcome. Excellent teaching. l learnt a loads.