Collage & the Abstract Painting Process

Class Description

Instructor: Sarah Wilde Medium: Multi-media collage & acrylic painting Dates & Times: This workshop is 4 sessions, weekly on Tuesdays in February: Tuesday, February 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th, 2026 Location: This workshop will be taught at Sarah Wilde's studio in Walpole, ME. Class fee: $165 for BRAF members; $185 for non-members Materials fee: $25 to be paid to the instructor on the day of the workshop. Skill level: Any Class size: 6 students, adults only Register by January 29, 2026 Sarah is known for her supportive and knowledgeable guidance. Students will learn, in a fun way, how to bring together an intuitive approach with the fundamentals of art to solve some of the mysteries we face in creating an abstract painting. Facing a blank canvas is daunting, especially when starting an abstract. The workshop begins with students creating "loose" abstract paintings and prints on paper which are then torn or cut up and glued to wood panels. These handmade paper shapes provide a place to start a painting and helps inspire the next step. Many of the fundamentals of art in realistic painting are the same for abstract work. Sarah is a practicing artist of both representational and non- representational paintings. She is an experienced teacher and understands these fundamentals as well as the intuitive approach to making art. She loves offering this abstract workshop! Learn more about Sarah at her website, www.swildeart.com. The February session is FULL. If you'd like to join the waiting list, please email brafgallery@gmail.com.