Experiments in large scale wet media, between abstraction and figuration

Take on the challenge of painting big with acclaimed contemporary painter and teacher Emma Smith in this 3-day Summer School workshop.

Through experimentation with acrylic paint and ink, you will tackle large scale painting in a way that takes away the fear. Make marks in acrylic paint while utilising figurative elements, translating form and atmosphere in abstract or essential ways.

Each session will focus on new aspects of formal painterly concern, with each step building on the last and increasing in scale. Daily slide presentations and discussion on contemporary painting will also inform your work and progress.

On completing this workshop, you will be able to confidently handle media and scale in an experimental way and will be ready for larger scale painting. This workshop is suitable for all learners from beginner to practiced.

Emma Smith (she/her) lives in Tāmaki Makaurau. Smith is a painter and has exhibited extensively over the last two decades. Her work is held in public and private collections. Smith is also a published writer focusing largely on painting matters. She teaches Contemporary Arts at Unitec – Te Whare Wānanga o Wairaka.

All images courtesy of Emma Smith

Wednesday 13 January - Friday 15 January

10am-4pm daily

Adults 18+ years

All materials provided

Bookings required

Enquiries to bookings@ceac.org.nz

Bookings close Tuesday 15 December, 11.59pm

Payment plans available when booking (incurs extra fee)

Please read the Refund Policy as it differs from our regular workshop refund policy

Please Note: All Summer School workshops have minimum enrolment numbers and bookings close on Tuesday 15 December, 11.59pm. In the unfortunate event your workshop does not meet minimum enrolment numbers you will be contacted on or before Wednesday 16 December. You may have the option to transfer to another workshop or a full refund will be given (Payment Plan extra fee excluded).

As part of your Summer School workshop experience the following optional activities are also included:

Tutor Showcase - hear from our Summer School tutors and learn about their arts practice and experiences

Gallery Tour - join a special tour of the current exhibitions in the Homestead Galleries with curator Java Bentley

Studio Tour - visit a resident artist in their studio here at Corban Estate