Intuitive Abstract Painting: Exploring process and Narrative with Alexander James Pollard 2019-2020

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6 Alternate Sundays 10.30 am to 4.30 pm

September 29th 2019 to June 28th 2020 – For full course dates see bottom of page.

Prepare yourself for full immersive days incorporating experimentation, playfulness, technical guidance and discussion designed to develop you as an abstract painter. This course offers a fortnightly forum in which you will be encouraged to build your practice and understanding of Intuitive Abstract Painting guided by Alexander James Pollard, Johanna Melvin and guest tutors.

Alexander James Pollard
Beast of Bevendean, oil on jute, 2018

Tutorials will be focused on developing personal areas of inquiry as well as painting methods, knowledge of processes and materials.  The course is aimed at helping you to build confidence and understanding relating to intuitive abstract painting and the contexts and historical knowledge associated with it.

This class in limited to 12 participants.


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Through a comprehensive set of fortnightly studio days including one to one tutorials, group crits and gallery tours, you will improve your confidence, practise and understanding relating to intuitive abstract painting. You will formulate a practical research area, developing skills and techniques for producing and displaying intuitive abstract painting.

Hatching 2018 Oil on Jute
Worried Dog (After Goya) 2018 Oil on linen
COURSE DATES:
September Term

September 29th, October 13th, October 27th, November 10th, November 24th and  December 8th 2019

January Term

January 19th, February 2nd, February 16th, March 1st, March 15th and March 29th

April Term

April 19th, May 9th, May 17th, May 31st, June 14th and June 28th

About Andrew Wamae

Andrew Wamae is the Director and co-founder of the Essential School of Painting (ESOP). He has a deeply held belief in the power of art to transform lives and society, and a particular interest in exploring new models for art education beyond school; championing the twin ideals of excellence and affordability in a highly pressurised sector when university fees are soaring and student/ tutor contact time is at an all time low. Andrew is particularly keen to ensure that the visual arts continue to be supported and thrive well. A creative, innovative and visionary professional, Andrew, in conjunction with his co-founder Alison Harper, has transformed the Essential School of Painting from humble beginnings to an established institution holding from one-day to year-long courses and workshops for all levels of experience; from beginners to postgraduate and professional artists. He has managed to enlist the support of a long list of celebrated artists from multiple fields in the creative industry to teach or lecture at the school or in their studios.