Directions in Abstraction April 2026 Group

A 10-month programme for artists ready to explore abstraction more deeply.
Working in a small group, you’ll learn the key ideas and principles of art and abstraction, develop your own direction, and gain the confidence to build a consistent body of work.

Key Dates

Programme runs: April 2026 – April 2027

Group sessions: Third Thursday of each month, 6–8.30pm UK time
See below for a list of all dates

Breaks: No session in August and DecemberSee below for a full list of the dates. 

Booking Timeline

  • Booking opens: 2nd February 2025

  • Booking closes: Friday 17th April 2026

What’s Included

Each month you’ll join a live group session that blends teaching with discussion, giving you fresh ideas to bring back to your studio. Feedback and critique will support you to grow in confidence and clarity as your work develops.

The programme follows a structured pathway through ten themed modules, designed to help you build stronger foundations and explore your own direction in abstraction. With no more than twelve artists in the group, you’ll also gain the encouragement and focus that comes from learning alongside others on the same journey.

Practical Details

  • Group size: Maximum 12 artists

  • Format: Live online via Zoom + course platform on Mighty Networks and downloadable materials

  • Cost: £850. Booking secured with £100 deposit. You can either pay in full, or in 10 further instalments of £75 starting on 1st April 2026.

  • Booking: Online through my website.

Next Steps

Booking opens 2nd February 2026. If you’d like to be the first to hear when places are available, you can register your interest now.

Course Dates

Topic

Date

Orientation 23rd April 2026
Getting Started 21st May 2026
Materials and Process 18th June 2026
Visual Language 16th July 2026
Working with Colour 17th September 2026
Composition and Value 22nd October 2026
Collage 19th November 2026
Scale and Impact 21st January 2027
Approaches to Painting 18th February 2027
Seeing Intention Decision 18th March 2027
Ending Finishing Moving Forward 15th April 2027