Abstract Adventures
Abstract Adventures
Abstract Adventures
Abstract Adventures
Abstract Adventures
Abstract Adventures

Abstract Adventures


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๐ŸŽจ Creative Growth ๐ŸŒŸ Encouraging Atmosphere ๐Ÿง  Insightful Guidance ๐Ÿ  Welcoming Space

This regular eight-week term class with artist James Lawrence, explores abstract painting concepts and techniques utilising acrylic paints, gels and additives.

Demonstrations and discussions will cover colour, form and composition as each week is filled with discovery and painting adventures.

Enjoy a weekly morning of painting and self expression in the comfort of James' fun, engaging teaching style that caters to all levels of experience and always has a regular community of students coming back for more.

"This course went above and beyond my expectations. James is incredibly knowledgeable while also being warm, kind, and welcoming. He sets up a space that is safe for expression and encourages you to try new things and make mistakes along the way. I would recommend his course to anyone..."  R MacDonald.


Details
3 hours x 8 Weeks

You will learn

  • Colour, application technique + composition. Having fun + finding your own style.

You will get

  • Finished artworks to be proud of and plenty of experimentation.

Appropriate for

25 +


Preparation

What to bring

  • EVERYTHING is provided : )

What to wear

You might get dirty! Don't wear your Saturday night best outfit!


Your Teacher

James Lawrence holds an MFA from Otis Art Institute, Los Angeles and is a well-known artist who has exhibited both nationally and internationally. His practice focuses on energy, movement and colour; what emerges represents a distillation of personal expression, gestural marks and discoveries. โ€œFor me, painting is letting go!โ€ 

Organized by

Corban Estate Arts Centre

Corban Estate Arts Centre

917 reviews

The Corban Estate Arts Centre is located in Henderson, West Auckland.

We’re home to artist studios, our very own cafe, art classes for adults, youth and children, and an ever-changing programme of exhibitions and events.

Set within park-like grounds amongst historic winery buildings. Open Monday to Saturday, entry is free, everybody’s welcome.

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4.7 (23 reviews)
Melania
Sep 2025
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Anne
Sep 2025
Awesome class,very friendly and inclusive.
Sara
Sep 2025
Great course for people willing to give abstract painting a go. James is the most patient, supportive and fun teacher available to He has all the modern technical knowledge needed and ideas to get you started.

Terms

Cancellations & Refunds

If the organiser cancels the class:

You are entitled to a full refund.

If you can't attend the class:

Terms & Conditions

ADULTS, YOUTH AND CHILDRENโ€™S CLASSES/WORKSHOPS ENROLMENT POLICY

  • A deposit is required to secure your place and payment must be made in full to confirm your booking.
  • Cancellation by Corban Estate Arts Centre entitles the participant to a FULL REFUND.
  • Cancellation by participant up until 7 days before the workshop commences results in a transfer where possible OR full credit to be used within 6 months of cancellation date OR a full refund MINUS a 10% admin & booking fee.
  • Cancellation by participant within 7 days of the workshop commencement date results in a transfer where possible OR full credit to be used within 6 months of cancellation date OR a full refund MINUS a 30% admin & booking fee.
  • Cancellation by participant on or after the workshop commencement date results in NO refund given.


SPECIAL ENROLMENT POLICY FOR GLASS CASTING WORKSHOPS

  • A deposit is required to secure your place and payment must be made in full to confirm your booking. Part Payment options are available at time of booking.
  • Cancellation by Corban Estate Arts Centre entitles the participant to a FULL REFUND.
  • Cancellation by participant up until 10 days before the workshop commences results in a full refund of amount paid MINUS a 10% admin & booking fee.
  • Cancellation by participant within 10 days or on or after the workshop commencement date results in NO refund given. You may nominate someone else to take your place before the class starts.

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