Description
Acrylic Painting Workshop: Abstract Coastal Landscapes
This hands-on acrylic painting workshop explores abstract coastal themes, inspired by the movement, light, and atmosphere of the shoreline. Participants will learn how to interpret coastal scenery in a loose, expressive style rather than aiming for realistic detail.
The session focuses on:
- Building layered textures using acrylic paint
- Exploring colour palettes inspired by sea, sky, and sand
- Creating movement and depth through mark-making
- Developing confidence with abstract composition
The workshop is suitable for beginners and intermediate painters. Step-by-step demonstrations are combined with guided practice, allowing participants to experiment freely while receiving individual support.
Participants will complete at least one finished abstract coastal painting by the end of the session.
The tutor for this workshop is Emsworth’s own Jo Silcock. Jo is a painter working in watercolours, acrylics and mixed media. She is influenced by all things nautical and coastal including flora and fauna, especially in the local Emsworth area. Jo paints in many mediums and styles from realism to abstract. Jo exhibits with the Emsworth artists and the Emsworth Arts Trail.
Jo has used Art in a therapeutic way throughout her career in Social care within Education and really believes it is a great form of communication and mindfulness. Jo now teach Art to adults and children in the local area which is very rewarding… she believes that Art should be fun and rules can be broken. That is Creativity!
17th May 2026 10-1pm . If you are enjoying your acrylic journey, these sessions will continue to further develop on your skills.
Cost is £45 for tuition and refreshments, including cake!
To bring:
Acrylic Paints, brushes and paper/canvas. We have some available to purchase in the shop if you don’t have any yet.
