Abstract and Contemporary Landscape Painting

Course Overview

Are you eager to tap into your artistic abilities and build your painting skills? Embark on a journey to craft abstract landscape paintings using the dynamic combination of acrylic paint on canvas and ink on paper.

Designed for all levels including beginners with little to no experience in painting abstracts, and for the more advanced students, who will be encouraged to explore their own creativity and loosen up their technique.

Offered in a supportive and collaborative learning environment, connect with other like-minded art lovers. Whether you are looking to create art for fun, relaxation, or to build a new skill, this course is perfect for anyone who wants to explore and develop their creativity.

Throughout the program, you will explore the essentials of acrylic abstract painting, mastering the intricacies of colour theory and composition. Experiment with diverse textures, delve into collage methods, and explore abstraction techniques to infuse depth and dimension.

Each week, you will focus on a distinct aspect of abstract landscapes, progressively building your skills and knowledge with each engaging session.

Macquarie Community College operates from a range of venues across Northern and Western Sydney. We have campuses in Blacktown, Carlingford, Chatswood, Epping, Mt Druitt, Richmond, and Ryde. Enrol now!

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What you will learn

Course outline

In this course, you will:

  • Learn or extend on the fundamentals of acrylic painting and ink on paper with collage
  • Work and experiment with art materials
  • Understand composition in abstract landscapes
  • Learn techniques for creating depth and dimension in a painting
  • Create texture and layering
  • Understand negative space and line
  • Apply all the techniques learned to create abstract landscape paintings
  • Rules for exhibiting in shows

Course outcome

By the end of the course, students will have explored different colour techniques such as colour blocking and glazing, and will have an understanding of colour harmony. Students will have created multiple abstract landscape paintings, applying all the techniques learned throughout the course with personalised feedback and critique.

What you need to know

Entry requirements

There are no essential prerequisites for this course – it is designed for budding artists with little to no experience in painting and those who desire to explore and be creative.

Students should come with a willingness to learn and experiment with different techniques. Additionally, students should be prepared to spend some time outside of class working on their paintings and practicing the techniques they have learned.

What you need to provide

Please bring the following items to class:

  • Acrylic paints, starter set in various colours (tubes or jars)
  • Black waterproof ink and gouache paint for working on paper
  • Canvas (A5 and/or A4 to start) and watercolour paper pad 300gsm
  • Assorted selection of paintbrushes (different sizes/nylon long-handled)
  • Palette and palette knife
  • Water container (for cleaning brushes)
  • Water sprayer
  • Paper towels or rags (for wiping brushes)
  • Gesso
  • Visual diary (for planning compositions)
  • Table easel and sheet to cover tables
  • Baby Wipes

Students may also want to bring any additional materials they prefer to use, such as specific types of brushes, a paint scraper or stencils.

Class details

Start Date11 May 2024
End Date29 June 2024
Sessions8
DaysSat
Time10:00am - 1:00pm
TutorElaine Foulsham

$310

Delivery Mode

To meet the needs of our students Macquarie Community College balances delivery and engagement across permanent, regular and temporary delivery sites and offer face-to-face, remote zoom classes and self-paced learning options.

Ways to Study

  • On campus

Our college campus locations are:

    • Blacktown
    • Chatswood
    • Carlingford
    • Epping
    • Ryde
    • Mt Druitt
  • Virtual classroom
  • Complete workplace training
  • Combine ways to study

FAQ

How you got questions? Please see our comprehensive FAQ page for everything you need to know about Macquarie Community College, our policies, student support, application and enrolment procedures.

How to Enrol

Step 1

Anyone 18 years or older may enrol into our non-accredited short courses by: • choosing the course you are interested in and; • finding a day and time that is suitable.

Step 2

After selecting your course and class. click ‘’Enrol Now’’ and enter your details. • You will be asked to verify your email through a secure link sent to your email address. • Once you have returned to the enrolment page you will proceed through the secure checkout and payment process. • Alternatively, you can call customer service on 1300 845 888. To view our Terms and Conditions, please visit: https://www.macquarie.nsw.edu.au/terms-and-conditions/

Step 3

Once your enrolment has been processed, you will receive the following emails: • Enrolment confirmation: you will receive this immediately after your enrolment has been processed. Please check and read your Terms and conditions. • Tax invoice: the payer of your enrolment will receive this immediately after your enrolment has been processed. • Course reminder: you will receive a reminder the day prior to your class commencement. • Zoom link (for remote zoom classes only): you will receive a Zoom link and password the day prior to class commencement. If your course has multiple sessions, use the same link and password to access each session.