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Learn Abstract Painting

With DIY craft kit delivered to you

Unwind and learn abstract painting techniques at home!

Yvette Swan

4.9 (62)

ClassBento donates with every booking to

1.5 hours

1 to 40

$35 - $79 (or 4 payments of $9 - $20 via- Afterpay)

($35 for Class only, no box, $79 for Class and box)

How it works

This is a ClassBento virtual Live/Box class! From the comfort of your home, share an artisan experience with your friends, family or colleagues, or enjoy with like-minded others. Our Live/Box classes have been featured on The Guardian, TimeOut, Broadsheet, Concrete Playground, Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, Vogue, and more. Here's how it works:

Book or Request your preferred time
We'll deliver a ClassBento Box to you - this is a physical DIY craft kit containing the materials you'll need. Shipping is free, and it should arrive within 2 business days. We ship nationwide.
Enjoy the online class. After booking, you'll receive a link to a Zoom meeting. At the time of the class, use that link to join. During the class, you can easily ask questions and get immediate responses. Zoom is free and easy to use, on any device. You're in control of your privacy - you can mute yourself and hide your webcam if and when you prefer.

What you'll do

Starting with a simple meditation to relax the body/mind, this live online abstract painting class will provide you with the opportunity to create abstract paintings from the natural essence of freedom.

During the online class, what's shared are painting techniques to help you on your way - washes, layers, application with different tools - all to create some abstract paintings.

It is a relaxed and fun class where there are no rules. Simply enjoy naturally creating and being together - it will do wonders for your mental health.

If you're looking for creative things to do at home, then abstract painting is the perfect way to experience the joy of life!

Class is for adults but children from seven years upwards are welcome as well.

See this class's bookable dates schedule, or gift:

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Knowledge required

No previous experience required and experience is also welcomed.

What you'll get in your craft kit

A set of paintbrushes
10 pots of paint
5 sheets of art paper

What you'll need

A small water spray bottle (can be bought from Bunnings, Ikea, supermarkets)
Old rags to cleanup with and use as a wet cloths during class
Water container to clean brushes
3 small dishes to create paint washes in
Palette (eg a sheet of plastic, ice-cream container lid or art palette)
Palette knife (very handy for different techniques), or use a piece of strong cardboard or plastic. Something to use in a similar way.

If no art box is purchased then please bring the following:

A set of paintbrushes (eg 1 x small, 2 x medium, 1 x large)
small pots/tubes of paint. Primary colours (red, white, black, blue, yellow) and any other colours you like, eg green, turquoise, other variations.

Blue and red create purple; yellow and blue create green; blue, yellow, red create brown; white creates lighter tones of colours; black creates darker tones of colours.

Suitable for

This Box and Live class is a great indoor activity idea for individuals and couples as well as for virtual team building activities at home. Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 7 years old). An adult must be present whilst kid(s) engage with the box.

This would also be a nice gift for her or gift for mum.

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Your teacher

Yvette Swan

20yr+ experience in art, 3yr+ in meditation

4.9 (62)

For over the past 20 years I have been a professional artist in the medium of painting. I studied a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree at University of NSW, College of Fine Arts, Sydney. I worked in the film and photographic industries to then come back full circle to my love of painting. From this love I have exhibited in over 40 solo and group shows in galleries within Australia. Through my work I explore the essence of life – freedom, love, the unknown.

I also support people through one to one counselling sessions; classes, and retreats. Challenges with feeling separate, circumstances, emotions, the body, stories/thoughts, are all what comes and goes in this vastness of freedom. (for One to One sessions please contact me via my Instagram).

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With our gift card, they can book this class at a time that suits them

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Robyn Martin • Mar 2021

I really enjoyed the class. Eyvette showed samples of technics and talked us through each part and gave us a clear understanding of the different tools and grow to use them it has inspired me to seek out art classes in the community thank you

Sara Doyle • Mar 2021

It was wonderful! Yvette is friendly and made the whole experience very relaxing! I learned a lot of new techniques and feel more confident with exploring styles, techniques, mediums and materials. Very inspiring!

Stephanie Ng • Feb 2021

I'm a complete beginner to painting or any art styles, and this class was super fun and relaxing. There's no pressure to paint in any specific way or style; Yvette teaches interesting techniques that were great to explore. It definitely sparked a joy for art that I'm very eager to pursue!

Learn Abstract Painting review by Stephanie Ng

Dianna Lang • Jan 2021

Thanks Yvette for designing a balanced, thoughtful session packed with tools and techniques. I came away with new skills and plenty of inspiration.

Claudia Zines • Jan 2021

5 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews

This class was a great intro and I really enjoyed trying out the recommended techniques but I must say I need a lot of work!

Lucy Pilkington • Nov 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended

Really enjoyed making the time to do this. Nice escape, started with meditation and then explored and played, learnt painting techniques too. Nice way to spend a few hours.

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Grace Wye • Nov 2020

This was a really lovely class. Yvette has a calm, relaxed approach to the class and allows time for integrating new techniques. The meditation was well-suited and I left feeling like I had been equipped with tools to explore painting further in my own time. Would love to do it again. Thanks so much!

Painting workshop review by Grace Wye Sydney

Bianca Tomaino • Oct 2020

Yvette was fantastic It was a lot of fun! Strongly recommend! Looking forward to more classes!

Shawnee Arranga • Oct 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

The class was amazing - we had the best time! The materials for the class also arrived very quickly.

Elyse Lithgow • Oct 2020

10 ClassBento workshops attended • 7 reviews

A lovely teacher who created a calm and meditative experience. Abstract is hard to “teach” as it’s so individual but her techniques will help me create my own pieces.

Julisa Edwards • Oct 2020

11 ClassBento workshops attended • 10 reviews

This was an amazing class! I learnt a lot of painting techniques that I can't wait to start playing with in my art journey Also really loved that the class started out with a bit of meditation as I was feeling a bit anxious this morning, so helped ground me in what I was doing, and was super surprised when she announced class was over! Definitely want to check out Yvette's other classes

Painting workshop review by Julisa Edwards

Liz Clarke • Sep 2020

This class with Yvette was great. The pace was perfect and I learned a lot.

Carer Vmch • Sep 2020

101 ClassBento workshops attended • 87 reviews

Yvette was a wonderful teacher for our young clients (ages 10/ 11). The class was well paced and had just the right amount of content to keep things interesting without making them feel rushed. The young people can now apply their newly learned skills for other creative endeavours in school holidays during Stage 4 restrictions.

Kristen Barrett • Sep 2020

12 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews

I really enjoyed this class, it was relaxed and fun! Yvette made learning easy and accessible to all levels.

Diana Costantini • Sep 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

Great, relaxing way to spend a few hours. Meditation start was really lively too. Thank you

Rini Ismail • Aug 2020

19 ClassBento workshops attended • 19 reviews

Great virtual painting class with Yvette. We started with meditation, great to get that creativity going. Then Yvette showed various techniques, mixes of colour and how you can keep coming to your painting a few times till you know it's done. I also learnt what we can do if something doesn't work.

Really enjoyed the session. Thank you Yvette.

Michelle Arundel • Aug 2020

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews

A great class! Very relaxing way to get started or back into art! A good demonstration of techniques and lots of time to play around with your creations! A good supply of paints and paint brushes to carry on experimenting after the class. Thank you Yvette!

Painting workshop review by Michelle Arundel Sydney

Freya Newton • Aug 2020

Really enjoyed this session, we did it as a team building exercise. It ran really smoothly, it was easy to follow and we learnt some great techniques! Thanks Yvette!

Zoe Perrington • Aug 2020

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews

A great way to relax and learn at the same time. Thanks very much Yvette.

Caryl Barnes • Aug 2020

6 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews

Fantastic - lovely teaching style
Learnt so many techniques and feel inspired to keep painting on my own now. Thank you!

Learn Abstract Painting review by Caryl Barnes Sydney

Olivia Carter • Aug 2020

9 ClassBento workshops attended • 7 reviews

I had a great time at the beginners abstract art online course. I was blown away by how many techniques there are to create abstract art. You would think it would be easy! It was good to have someone talk you through some of the techniques.

Alex Nixon • Jul 2020

I enjoyed learning the new skills of washes and the use of different tools. It was a lovely and relaxing class.

Thanks Yvette.

Rini Ismail • Jul 2020

19 ClassBento workshops attended • 19 reviews

I had a wonderful time doing abstract painting with Yvette, utilizing the different tools and techniques. Triggers me to start exploring and understanding the interpretation of abstract paintings.

Naomi Byrnes • Jun 2020

15 ClassBento workshops attended • 11 reviews

I really enjoyed the relaxed and friendly atmosphere, felt free to quietly sit and play with paint and listen to the different possibilities. Hearing about the artist who puts her surfaces out in nature inspired me to play a bit more with that after class. The message I took away was the possibility of continually layering and layering and layering over time. Thank you for the nurturing environment and encouragement to experiment, use affordable/free materials and have fun

Naomi Rundle • Jun 2020

I've only ever worked with oils, so acrylics are new for me.i really enjoyed the class and got some great ideas.thanks !

Stephanie Frazer • Jun 2020

14 ClassBento workshops attended • 5 reviews

Loads of fun! The time just flew by! Thank you for a great Saturday morning learning abstract painting :)

Anonymized Customer • May 2020

3 ClassBento workshops attended

This was a terrific class, lots of fun and full of useful painting techniques. I loved Yvette's style of teaching, as she started with a meditation to connect you with your energy and creativity. She gave great instructions, along with the freedom to develop your own style and ideas for how to continue after the class. Thank you!

Marie Smith • May 2020

4 ClassBento workshops attended

Lots of techniques learned-lovely atmosphere . Really enjoyed :)
Thank you so much Yvette. So many ideas now!

Victoria Barling • May 2020

A great introduction to abstract art covering technique and three different styles. The examples were very helpful for guidance. The class moved along at a good pace and gave enough time to focus on each piece.

Sarah Robb • May 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

The class was lots of fun and we learnt some great tips. Thanks very much Yvette!

Shannon Malone-Brierley • Apr 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended

Thanks so much! My son and I had such a great morning. Thanks so much.

Sharon Mickan • Apr 2020

I was impressed by this online class - a great way to keep creatively inspired at home

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