Full Day Experimental Acrylic Painting Workshop

Come and enjoy a relaxed, playful and experimental painting workshop inspired by the beautiful colours, textures and landscapes of the coast and countryside. In this painting class in Wareham, Dorset, you’ll learn how to explore colour palettes, expressive brushwork, layering, texture and mark-making, creating experimental studies on paper and developing your favourite ideas into an original semi-abstract sea-inspired painting on board to take home.Perfect for complete beginners or more experienced artists wanting to loosen up, explore new techniques and find a little creative freedom. You don’t need to be confident at painting: this friendly activity is all about experimenting, letting go of perfection and enjoying the creative process, with plenty of guidance and encouragement along the way.Rather than painting a literal representation of a scene, you’ll explore how to capture the feeling of a place, blending recognisable elements of the landscape with abstract shapes, bold colour and expressive marks. You’ll take inspiration from seascape and landscape photography, as well as the work of other artists.During the workshop, you’ll work with acrylic paints on paper and board, experimenting with:

• Colour palettes and composition
• Expressive brushwork and mark-making
• Layering and texture
• Semi-abstract seascapes and landscapes
• Different acrylic painting techniques

You’ll create experimental studies on paper – a collection of playful, semi-abstract seascapes and landscapes exploring colour, composition and different acrylic painting techniques. You’ll then develop your favourite ideas into a larger semi-abstract painting, combining layers, texture and expressive mark-making to create a unique piece of art.All painting materials are included. Please bring along a packed lunch. Tea and coffee will be provided throughout the day.You’ll leave feeling inspired, refreshed and more creatively free, with fresh inspiration and new techniques to continue exploring at home. Most importantly, you’ll take home your own original artwork: a personal reminder of the enjoyable, expressive process you’ve discovered.

Upcoming dates for Full Day Experimental Acrylic Painting Workshop

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 10 Nov 2026, 8:03am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

2 upcoming dates between 13 Nov 2026 and 12 Feb 2027.

• Fri 13 Nov 2026, 10am-3:30pm
• Fri 12 Feb 2027, 10am-3:30pm

You’ll create experimental studies on paper – a collection of playful, semi-abstract seascapes and landscapes exploring colour, composition and different acrylic painting techniques. You’ll then develop your favourite ideas into a larger semi-abstract painting, combining layers, texture and expressive mark-making to create a unique piece of art. Read more details