Abstract Painting Workshop

Learn abstract painting in a step-by-step guide suitable for beginners – no experience necessary!



5 hours Class size 1 to 20 guests    

  £79 - £109 (£79 for Adult public class; £109 for Private class min 3) (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

Here's your chance to learn abstract painting in a step-by-step, easy-to-follow workshop. This new and exclusive activity is specifically designed for beginners – absolutely no previous painting or drawing experience is necessary!
This workshop serves as an exploration into the freeing world of abstract art. You will learn several exciting techniques, including:
  • Incorporating gold leaf with paint
  • Creating texture with impasto techniques (layering paint and using a palette knife)
  • Integrating text into an abstract composition
Throughout the session, you'll work towards producing your own large abstract canvas. It's a fantastic opportunity to embrace a more playful and intuitive style of creating artwork. You'll get to grips with a process that you can continue to explore long after the workshop ends.
This session aims to provide you with the tools and understanding to explore your intuitive mark-making and help you find new ways to express yourself through painting. You will get to take home your very own abstract painted canvas, ready to display!
About the artist...
From his studio in Chester, Jack is creating paintings that explore the mysterious world of abstraction. Working predominantly with oils and wax, he aims to create a world where turbulent colour and energetic form live simultaneously with calmness and balance, chaos and cohesion.
"My paintings portray a raw and tactile approach of scraping, scratching, layering, thinning, all the elements constantly fighting for space. I work in a very free fluid movement, creating impulsive symbols and gestural marks which are subliminally placed." - Jack Few
He charges the surface with paint that informs a world bursting at the seams, using the canvas as an arena in which to act and express experience rather than to simply reproduce a picture.
"My work, much like music, is a constantly evolving dialogue, trying to speak for itself and I'm trying to catch up. It’s a language I create but don’t necessarily understand. I love to play in that mystery" - Jack Few
Jack studied Fine Art and English Literature at the University of Chester and is now represented in a number of galleries across the country.
What you'll get
Includes all materials, canvas, hot drinks, snacks, and tuition.
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly - all abilities welcome.
What to bring
Please bring a packed lunch and dress for a mess! Optional to bring your own paintbrushes and paints, as everything will be provided.
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, birthday or hen do.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.

Location

Birchwood Youth And Community Centre, Delenty Drive, Birchwood, Warrington

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Helen Jones
Helen Jones

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female Women-owned

If you are looking for exceptional art classes, inspiring creative workshops, or unforgettable artistic experiences in Chester, you have come to the right place.
Founded in 2022 by Dr Helen Jones, The Art Doctor UK has quickly become one of Cheshire’s most trusted and highest-rated independent art education businesses, proudly holding a 5-star Google rating, welcoming hundreds of returning learners, and achieving Gold Status from another course provider in June 2024 in recognition of consistently outstanding learner experiences.
The name The Art Doctor is far more than just a brand. As the founder holds a doctorate in art education, Helen has long been affectionately known as an “Art Doctor.” More importantly, she firmly believes that while art can transform what we create, art can also doctor us… building confidence, supporting wellbeing, reducing stress, bringing people together, and helping people rediscover creativity at every stage of life. That philosophy sits at the heart of everything The Art Doctor UK stands for.
What began as one educator’s vision to make high-quality art education more accessible has rapidly grown into a thriving creative community, delivering premium art workshops, regular courses, private events, school partnerships, corporate experiences, teacher CPD, children’s clubs, holiday camps, and specialist creative experiences across Chester, Cheshire, North Wales, and beyond.
Today, Dr Helen Jones and her husband, Iain Jones, lead the business together, bringing over 25 years of combined professional experience across art education, design, business, and customer experience.
About Dr Helen Jones
Helen has dedicated her life to art, education, and creativity.
A highly qualified artist, educator, examiner, lecturer, keynote speaker, and business founder, Helen studied Art and Design for over a decade at the University of Chester, earning:
BA (Hons) in Art and Design
MA in Creativity for the Professions
PGCE
Doctor of Education (EdD)
With nearly two decades of teaching experience since 2007, Helen has taught art across primary, secondary, sixth form, higher education, adult education, community settings, and international educational settings overseas.
In 2021, Helen was invited back to the University of Chester as Senior Lecturer and Subject Leader of Art and Design on the PGCE programme, where she supports and mentors the next generation of art teachers.
Alongside her university leadership, Helen is an experienced AQA examiner, moderator, and Lead Moderator, has also worked with Eduqas/WJEC, delivers keynote teacher training nationally, and has built a reputation for combining academic excellence with warm, inspiring, down-to-earth teaching.
Whether working with complete beginners, aspiring artists, children, families, schools, or experienced creatives, Helen is passionate about helping people unlock confidence, technical skill, and creative joy.

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