Expressive Abstract Art: Painting & Mixed-Media Workshop

This workshop is all about freedom in expressive art. Rather than focusing on structured techniques or realistic outcomes, this session encourages you to let go of expectations, trust your intuition, and create from within.

Using painting and mixed media, we will explore colour, layering, and mark-making to express emotions and ideas. You’ll see how expressive painting can be both liberating and fulfilling, helping you connect with your own creative voice.

Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced maker, this session is designed to inspire play, experimentation, and personal expression.

What You’ll Do

• Begin with warm-up exercises to loosen up, find inspiration, and get into the flow
• Experiment with gestural marks and a variety of painting tools — brushes, palette knives, sponges, and more
• Explore different media for texture, layering, and expressive techniques
• Use colour intuitively to reflect mood, energy, and emotion
• Let your instincts guide your composition, movement, and creative choices
• Receive guidance from Ellie, who will demonstrate techniques and share tips on working with mixed media

By the end of the session, you will leave with a unique abstract piece and a newfound confidence to trust your intuition in your creative practice.

All materials will be provided and refreshments will be available

Come ready to explore, play, and create in a relaxed and welcoming environment!

Date: Saturday 13th June 2026

Time: 2:30 - 5:00pm

Location: Kick Up The Arts, Unit 23, The Bell Centre, Melton Mowbray, LE13 1PJ

About Ellie

Ellie is a full time abstract expressonist artist based in the East Midlands. She studied Fine Art at university and has continued to develop and evolve her passions and loves sharing this with people. For Ellie Art and Wellbeing going hand in hand and her original works are created by her inner emotions and connection to nature and the natural environment. Ellie also works on community projects and freelances as a workshop lead for charities in the local area.

Follow Ellie on socials @ellielovettartist or visit her website www.ellielovettartist.com

Parking

Parking is available next to The Bell Centre. Please use the second car park entrance on St Marys Way.

Accessing The Bell Centre

Access to The Bell Centre via the large green gates next to St Mary's Way or from the town centre on Nottingham Street.

About Kick Up The Arts

Kick Up The Arts is a creative hub located in the heart of Melton Mowbray, offering a range of art and craft workshops and drop-in sessions for adults, families and children, delivered by professional artists and creatives local to Melton Mowbray.

If you have any questions before booking please email us at kickuptheartsmelton@gmail.com

We look forward to welcoming you to our warm and friendly venue.

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