Introduction to Abstraction Short Course with Samara Adamson-Pinczewski

Introduction to Abstraction Short Course

Level: Beginner / Intermediate
Ages: This course is designed for adults
(Art students aged 15 – 17 may be able to attend, please contact to discuss suitability)

5 Week Short Course 

November

• Dates: Thursday; 6 November – 4 December 2025 (5 sessions)
• Time: 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
• Location: MAC Elgin Studio | Level 1, 73 Burwood Road, Hawthorn

Melbourne Art Class welcomes leading Australian contemporary abstract artist Samara Adamson-Pinczewski to conduct this Introduction to Abstraction Short Course, solely dedicated to abstract art practice.

This course introduces the key elements and techniques of abstraction and will help beginner students, and artists who would like to revisit the fundamentals of abstraction. Samara will provide a historical and theoretical context for abstraction as you progress through the sessions.

A wide range of mediums are available, including drawing and painting in acrylics.

The course will explore the following:

• Colour using collage and paint mixing
• Positive and negative space as the starting point for an image
• Intuition, gesture and risk

Classes sizes are limited to ensure one-on-one tuition.

Samara Adamson-Pinczewski abstract geometric work has featured in more than 90 exhibitions and she has participated in several international residencies. Her work can be found in major private and public collections throughout Australia. Adamson-Pinczewski is represented by Charles Nodrum gallery. Her paintings and sculptures explore the experience of architecture and urban space.

Images

Courtesy of Samara Adamson-Pinczewski and Charles Nodrum Gallery

Conical 2, 2023, Acrylic and iridescent acrylic on ABS resin (SLA), 23 x 53 x 65.5cm

Rotation 1 2022, Acrylic, iridescent acrylic and fluorescent acrylic with UVLS on wood panel, Diameter 90cm, unfixed orientation