€45.00
A material focused session for adults who want to explore abstraction through texture and restraint.
— without needing drawing skills or prior experience.
Ages: 18 +
Date: March 21st 2026
Time: Noon to 13:30 PM
Location: At Soft Power Studios
Language: English
Experience level: All welcome
Materials: Included (plaster, pigment, tools, canvas)
What you take home: A finished 30x40cm sculptural painting
If you’ve ever been drawn to contemporary abstract art but didn’t know how it was made, this session opens that door.
You’ll work with plaster and pigment to build a layered surface — then learn how tension is created not by adding more, but by carefully removing.
No drawing required.
No copying an example.
Just material, structure, and decision.
Texture & Tension
What This Workshop Is (and Isn’t)
✔ Open to complete beginners
✔ Focused on contemporary abstraction
✔ Guided, but not step-by-step imitation
✔ Calm, serious studio atmosphere
✖ Not a paint & wine night
✖ Not decorative crafting
✖ Not about “talent”
What It Feels Like
You’ll begin by experimenting with plaster and pigment on small test surfaces — learning how thickness, texture, and pressure change the result.
Then you’ll move to your final canvas.
You’ll layer.
You’ll carve.
You’ll subtract.
You’ll decide when to stop.
The room stays focused and steady. Music low. Natural light. Hands moving.
You don’t need to know what you’re making in advance.
The surface will guide you.
The Structure
Material Exploration
Test plaster textures, palette knife techniques, and pigment mixing.
Surface Construction
Build raised areas, embed material, create depth.
Subtraction & Tension
Scrape back. Carve lines. Reveal lower layers.
Learn how restraint creates strength.'
A Moment to Pause
We close with a short silent viewing.
You’ll see how differently everyone approached the same material.
There is no critique.
Only observation.
Why This Matters
Abstract art isn’t about being “good” — it’s about noticing, adjusting, and trusting your decisions.
In this workshop, you’ll experience how texture, pressure, and small shifts can completely change a surface.
You’ll leave with something you made — and a clearer sense of how to begin again.
Pricing & Registration
€45 per person
Workshops are more fun together—discounts available for shared bookings.
To reserve a spot, complete the registration form. You’ll receive an invoice by email, and your place will be confirmed once payment is received.
Early registration is encouraged, as spaces are limited.