Course Description

This course is a survey of techniques for producing a variety of abstract acrylic paintings, based on abstract movements primarily from the early twentieth century onward. The work of significant abstract artists such as Paul Klee, Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, Helen Frankenthaler, Richard Diebenkorn, Yayoi Kusama, and others will be explored. The intention is to create a toolbox of skills which can be combined or further refined in future work by the individual artist. Each class will include a short contextual discussion and slideshow, technical demonstration, guided active studio work, and constructive group discussion of student works. Creative freedom, exploration, and discovery are emphasized. 

Visit the class page at https://artsandscience.usask.ca/noncredit/communityart/adultclasses.php for the syllabus, supply list, and other information.