Summer School - Creative Flow: Wild Waves

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Course Overview

Course Overview
Getting into the 'Creative Flow'Immerse yourself in the process of creating a unique, expressive abstract seascape inspired by wild waves. This workshop combines technical exploration with artistic freedom, allowing you to build layers and texture while experiencing the joy of creative flow.
Through demonstrations and guided support, you’ll learn how to:
• Use collage materials and acrylic mediums to add depth and texture.
• Apply techniques like block and blend, wet-in-wet, impasto, and splattering to create dynamic effects.
• Explore composition and colour mixing, focusing on the vibrant hues of the sea.

Workshop Structure

Morning:
• Introduction and demonstrations on composition and colour mixing.
• Experiment with tools such as brushes, palette knives, acrylic paints, and mediums like texture paste and impasto gel.
• Learn layering techniques to capture depth, movement, and atmosphere in your seascape.
Afternoon:
• Plan your painting with a ‘plot drawing’ on paper, selecting a limited colour palette and composition.
• Begin your canvas work, starting with collage and lean or impasto layers.
• Work independently, with guidance and feedback from the tutor, to complete your own abstract wild waves seascape.
Course Overview
For more information contact Adult Learning by telephone: 02920 872030 or by emailing adultlearningquery@cardiff.gov.uk

Additional Costs

Additional Costs
Contact adultlearningquery@cardiff.gov.uk for more info
Additional Costs

What should I bring to the first lesson?

What should I bring to the first lesson?
Feel free to bring reference photos or sketches for inspiration – the tutor will also provide a selection to share.
Materials
• HB Pencil and Rubber
• Sketch Paper (A4 or A3, 130gsm-170gsm)
• Primed Medium-Sized Canvas (e.g., 14" x 18", square or rectangular)
• Palette Knives (available to borrow if needed)
• A range of Brushes (small, medium, large, round, flat, bristle, and synthetic for acrylics – some will also be available to borrow)
• 2 Jars for water
• Wet Palette Tray (e.g., a shallow Tupperware container with kitchen roll and greaseproof paper)

Collage Materials:
• Tissue Paper, scrap paper, string, and recycled packaging. A selection will also be available to share.
Paints:
• Essential Colours: Titanium White, Ultramarine Blue, Burnt Sienna, Viridian Green, Primary Yellow, and Primary Red.
• Optional Colours: Phthalo Blue, Cobalt Blue, Lemon Yellow, Magenta, Alizarin Crimson, Turquoise, Cerulean, Violet, and others that reflect your personality.

Acrylic Mediums:
• Texture Paste
• Glazing Medium
• Impasto Gel
First Lesson

Eligibility:

Eligibility:
Those who are not currently in education, training or employment and are in receipt of state benefits or support (excluding state retirement pension). those aged 50 plus who are not in full-time employment.
Those who are not currently in education, training or employment and are in receipt of state benefits or support (excluding state retirement pension). those aged 50 plus who are not in full-time employment.
- To allow us to provide equal opportunities for all eligible learners, please refrain from enrolling on more that three Learning For Work courses at this time. -
- To allow us to provide equal opportunities for all eligible learners, please refrain from enrolling on more that three Learning For Work courses at this time. -

Learner Note

Learner Note
This course is designed for adults with an experience of mental health issues.
This course is designed for adults with an experience of mental health issues.
This course is designed for adults with a learning difficulty.
This course is designed for adults with a learning difficulty.
24/07/2025
24/07/2025
09:30
14:30
4.00
1
Llanover Hall
Penelope Rose Anderson
£32.00

This course is online only

This course is online only