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Learn Abstract Painting

With DIY craft box delivered to you

Unwind and learn abstract painting techniques at home!

Yvette Swan

4.9 (46)

1.5 hours

1 to 20

$35 - $79 or 4 payments of $8.75 - $19.75 with - Afterpay

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

How it works

This is a ClassBento LiveBox class! From the comfort of your home, share an artisan experience with your friends, family or colleagues, or just enjoy with some like-minded others. As seen on The Guardian, TimeOut, Broadsheet, Concrete Playground, Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, 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 box containing the materials you'll need. Shipping is free, and it should arrive within 2 business days. We ship nationwide.
Enjoy the online class. You'll receive a link to a Zoom meeting. On the day of the class, use that link to join the class. Class sizes are kept small, so 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 bring you back to the essence of who you are, this live online abstract painting class will provide you with the opportunity to open to your natural energy and create your own abstract works.

During the online class, you will learn painting techniques to help you on your way - washes, layers, application with different tools, and fast and slow methods of abstract painting.

It is a relaxed and fun class where there are no rules. Just enjoy opening to your natural self, to create and be with one another from this space - 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 set you on a new artistic journey!

Class is for adults but children from 10 years upwards are welcome as well.

To see this class's bookable dates schedule, or to gift, just click here

Knowledge Required

No previous experience required and experience is also welcomed.

What you'll get in your craft box

- 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 cloth during class
- Water container to clean brushes
-3 small dishes or jars to create paint washes in.
- Palette (eg a sheet of plastic, ice-cream container lid or art palette)
- Palette knife is optional (very handy for different techniques), or use a piece of strong cardboard or plastic. Something to use in a similar way.

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. This is a fun indoor activity, suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 8 years old). An adult must be present whilst kid(s) engage with the box.

Your teacher

Yvette Swan

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

4.9 (46)

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 – awareness, love, and the source of our being.

I am an Advanced Psychotherapist and support people through one to one sessions, classes, and retreats, to open to challenges being faced and to realise who is here which is deeper than any challenges. (for One to One sessions please contact me via my Instagram). Through Classbento you can discover the classes I offer - Abstract art, Wellbeing (includes Qigong, Meditation, "Enquiry"/awareness discovery) for adults, young adults, Meditation class, and The Joy of Being - Art & Wellbeing for children. These classes support people create, express, open, and discover one's true self.

Whatever medium I use, the purpose behind it is my love to open more deeply to truth and freedom and support people to discover what's here. I am deeply interested in people realising who they truly are beyond challenges, thoughts, emotions, or body difficulties.

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Verified reviews

Bianca Tomaino • Oct 2020

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

Shawnee Arranga • Oct 2020

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

Elyse Lithgow • Oct 2020

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

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

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.

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Kristen Barrett • Sep 2020

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

Diana Costantini • Sep 2020

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

Rini Ismail • Aug 2020

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

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

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

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

Caryl Barnes • Aug 2020

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

Olivia Carter • Aug 2020

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

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.

Prudence Desrosiers • Jul 2020

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Naomi Byrnes • Jun 2020

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

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

Deirdre Mansell • May 2020

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

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

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

Shannon Malone-Brierley • Apr 2020

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

$35 - $79

4.9 (46)

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