Open to all levels, this welcoming and flexible course supports both beginners and more experienced learners, no prior qualifications required. You’ll be guided by an experienced tutor to develop your skills, build confidence and set your own creative goals.
Through hands - on exploration, you’ll experiment with materials and techniques, develop expressive use of colour and composition, explore ideas in abstract art, and create your own personal project while learning to discuss and reflect on your work.


By the end of the course, you will:

- Develop confidence in abstract painting techniques
- Build a body of abstract work
- Understand and apply key ideas in abstract art
- Begin to develop your own creative direction

You will learn through practical, practice-led studio sessions that introduce new approaches and build on your prior learning. Classes are informed by artists’ practices and the tutors expertise, with presentations, demonstrations and guided exercises.

You will learn in a fun and supportive environment, with time to reflect on your work. Sessions are designed to be engaging and challenging, helping you develop your skills and confidence. You will receive one-to-one feedback, take part in group discussion and peer support, and reflect on the work produced at the end of each session.
Toward the end of the course, you will have time to develop your own personal project.

This course takes place in a dedicated art studio at WM College in Camden, London.
You will have access to:
- Large studio suitable for painting and experimentation
- Shared equipment and teaching resources
- A supportive and collaborative learning environment
- Small class sizes - up to 14 learners

You do not need to buy any materials before the first session. If you wish to buy your own materails to bring, your tutor will explain what you need and recommend suitable, affordable options.

Assessment is informal and supportive throughout the course. Individual learning plans will be used to set learning outcomes, personal goals, and to track your progress and development. You will be guided step by step and encouraged to develop at your own pace. There are no formal exams; instead, assessment is integrated into the learning process to help build confidence.

You will receive ongoing feedback from your tutor, with progress reviewed through your practical work. Sessions will include demonstrations, presentations, and guided exercises, alongside group discussion and peer feedback. You will also reflect on your work at the end of each session and receive one-to-one support.


By the end of the course, you will have developed confidence in your practical skills, improved your understanding of techniques, and built a body of work that reflects your progress. You will also gain confidence in discussing your work and begin to develop your own creative direction.


Opportunities to visit galleries during class time, and to show or sell your work within the college, may be built into the structure of your course. There is no required work outside of class, although optional homework activities may be suggested by your tutor to support your development.


Many learners continue across multiple terms to further build their skills. After this course, you may choose to continue on the same programme, progress to other art courses, or develop your own independent practice with guidance from your tutor.


For further information, please visit our website or contact the Art and Design Curriculum Manager at ArtsSchool@wmcollege.ac.uk.

You may be eligible for fee reductions or one of our bursaries, please check the Information and Advice section of our website to find out more.

Teachers are supported to ensure their materials are inclusive to meet learners’ needs. Provision of assistive equipment is available and access support can be provided through reasonable adjustments, subject to an interview with the ALS team and/or the Disability Officer. Digital Learning support is available in the Learning Centre.

We offer free support with finding a job, including 1-1 support with job applications, creating a CV or improving your interview skills, as well as advice about progression opportunities. Visit the website for more information or to book an appointment with our Employability Coach.

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