Exploring Abstract Painting

About the class

Artist Richard Gunning introduces the students to the diverse possibilities of abstract art. The course is ideal for anyone who feels like stepping out of the confines of representational painting and gaining a better understanding of this stream of visual art. Students will be led through a series of projects to help them to create a set of paintings that cover the main movements in Abstract Art.
Beginners and more experienced students are equally welcome, the lecture will cater all levels and interests.

What to bring

• Notebook
• Selection of acrylic, round and flat (filbert) sizes 2, 4, 6, 8
• Flat Palette
• 2 x jars with lids
• Clean rags
• Apron
• At least one canvas or board to begin with- no smaller than A3
• Canvas/boards and preparing surfaces will be discussed in the first class (we will be needing a number of paintings so further canvases or boards will be needed.
• Acrylic paints – (Chromacryl/ A2/Atelier/Matisse structure)
  o Titanium white
  o Warm Red – cadmium red or napthol scarlet
  o Cool Red – alizarin crimson or quinacridone red
  o Warm Blue – ultramarine
  o Cool Blue – phthalo blue
  o Warm Yellow – cadmium yellow medium or deep, or arylamide yellow.
  o Cool Yellow – cadmium yellow light, or arylamide yellow light, or hansa yellow light, or lemon yellow
  o Optional colours: magenta, viridian or phthalo green, yellow ochre and mars black
• Further materials may be required throughout the course

Building Accessibility

Walyalup Fremantle Arts Centre is a heritage-listed building with access limitations. While there are no lift facilities within the main building, the ceramics studio is wheelchair accessible.

We acknowledge these limitations and are committed to improving accessibility where possible. We continue to explore ways to make our programs more inclusive and encourage you to reach out if you have any questions.

Other Additional Needs

Should you, or the person you are enrolling for, have any other additional requirements, please include these details when booking. Should you wish to chat to one of our friendly team, feel free to contact Reception on 9432 9555 or email ArtsCentre@fremantle.wa.gov.au to discuss any individual needs.