Splatter Painting - Paint like Jackson Pollack - Art Workshop (Part 1)

Splatter Painitng - Paint like Jackson Pollack Art Workshop, Friday the 24th of May 2024, from 10am - 1pm

A rt is a great activity to encourage mindfulness, relaxation and of course creativity.

This term we are going to run a series of art workshops suitable for both beginners and improvers. These workshops can be enjoyed as either stand-alone workshops, or you can enjoy the continuity and join each workshop in turn. Together we will enjoy learning to paint with different media in a variety of different themes and styles.

T his workshop will include two sessions, you can book on both or just one of the classes, the choice is yours.

Would you like to try a different approach of painting and be expressive in your work ? Yes - then, the best way to explore this is to experience the painting style of Jackson Pollock!

Mostly known as one of the world's most famous artists during the Abstract Expressionist Movement he made a great mark with his "drip technique" and pouring or splashing paints onto a horizontal surface.

Should you wish to join us in this fun activity please bring a set of acrylic paint pots in different colours, wooden sticks, brushes (including old and spoiled ones), pots for water, larger sizes of paper and canvas or canvas boards. Please wear old clothes or an apron as colours will splatter! Most importantly bring yourself to enjoy this fun workshop supervised by our art tutor Marina.

T his class is suitable for complete beginners and those more experienced artists who would like to experiment with a different artistic style.

Materials required for this workshop

P lease bring your own selection of acrylic paints, wooden sticks, brushes (old and new), pots for water and larger sized paper, canvas or canvas boards. The choice is yours, so feel free to bring along whatever you feel comfortable using.

W e will be painting on tables, but if you have a tabletop or floor standing easel you are most welcome to bring these along.

W here to purchase your art materials

Depending from your budget, you can either purchase your art materials from the professional art shop Goslings in Sudbury, or you can find more affordable ones in the Works or Poundland.

According to your budget you can purchase your art materials from the professional art shop Goslings in Sudbury, or more affordable ones, including sets of watercolour pencils, paints, watercolour paper and sketchbooks can be found in The Works, Poundland, the local supermarkets, and of course from online retailers.

Please note we run all our courses based on a minimum number of participants.

If you are no longer able to attend the class please contact the team at your earliest convenience. Cancellations received within 48 hours of the class start time are non-refundable.

If any of the courses you wish to attend are full or you cannot make the date, please let us know so that we can register your interest and let you know of future opportunities or add your name to a reserve list. You can contact the team on sudbury@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk or telephone 01787 880619.