Abstract Painting Day Workshop with Hamish McLain

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Contact

Organizer: Makers Mill

Name: The Makers Mill

Phone: 017687 80836

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.themakersmill.co.uk/upcoming-workshops/introduction-to-abstract-painting-with-hamish-mclain-2-419-555/

Address

Greta Side
Keswick
CA12 5LG

Price Notes

£84.50pp Included in the cost of the workshop is Lunch and afternoon tea and cake. Please note there is a material cost of £15 payable to the tutor on the day.

Direction

Behind Otley Road long stay car park. what3words - ///technical.winded.lunged

Details

Inspired by the textures, colours of the Cumbrian landscape, participants will experiment with a range of
abstract painting and mark making techniques, culminating in the production of a final canvas painting.
Outdoor sketches in Fitz park, opposite Makers Mill, will act as the initial structure for the painting, as we
transform observations of the real world into bold and expressive abstract compositions. 

We'll start out with quick sketching in Fitz Park, then move inside to experiment with techniques, before
progressing to a final finished painting. Participants will use acrylic paint and a range of brushes alongside
alternative mark making devices.

All equipment will be provided and you will go home with a final canvas painting. Please bring an apron to protect clothes.

The workshop will include:

• Outdoor sketching in Fitz park focusing on the shapes and textures found in nature.
• Experimenting with a variety of mark making techniques, from brushes to more alternative
  methods.
• Step by Step approach to constructing your final painting, from thumbnail sketches through to final
  designs and finished painting. Building up your painting from thin washes to thicker impasto paint.
• Introduction to colour theory, paint mixing and studio techniques.
• Practical demonstrations of all techniques.
• Friendly and encouraging group discussions as we progress through the day, culminating in a short
  final crit alongside our finished paintings.

Hamish is local artist and draws inspiration from his surroundings, exploring how the natural world can
inspire the mark making and compositions of his paintings. He gained an MA Fine Art from Chelsea College of Art in 2013 and was nominated for artist of the year at Rheged, 2016. In November 2019 he was artist in residence at Makers Mill, Keswick.

Please note there is a material cost of £15 payable to the tutor on the day.

Included in the cost of the workshop is Lunch and afternoon tea and cake.

Hamish is also running workshops on the following dates:

27th April - Introduction to Abstract Painting

13th July - Abstract Painting Day workshop

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