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​​​​​6 week class with David Giles (In person or on line)

 “Abstract Landscape Painting with David Giles"​​​   

​Dates: 9/16/23/30 May 6/13 June 2026

​​Venue for in person: Atwell House & Gallery, 586 Canning Highway, Alfred Cove

​​Day / Times: Saturdays 10-1 (places available) or 2-5 (places available).

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​Cost: $360 In Person

Cost: $180 online on zoom

​Zoom participants will zoom in for the talk / demo and for the show and tell at the end of each session.

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In this course we will experiment with using techniques of abstract expressionism to create paintings of landscapes we love. I started painting because I love nature and being in nature and wanted to capture that in painting. 

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Each session will begin with a talk and discussion about why landscape is such a perennial subject matter for artists and what your unique perspective / take is on abstract landscape painting.

 

This will be followed by a demo where I will paint some of my favourite places in nature. as an abstract landscape painter, I use painting to allow my deepest inner self, my inner child, to express her feelings about nature and the landscape. To express her joy, freedom, confidence and sense of wonder for nature. You will then have the opportunity to have a go at using painting to express your unique take on landscapes that resonate with yout. At the end of each session we will have a supportive and friendly show and tell / critical review with a focus on teasing out what you are seeking to express through your painting. Suitable for all levels from complete beginner to professional. 

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To book in phone or text me, David Giles on 0416 079 204 or email davidgilesartist@hotmail.com

 

General info about workshops and classes and David Giles 

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BYO art materials including acrylic paints, brushes and a canvas to paint on. Any size is fine.

 

Exhibiting for 30 years I have 20 art awards and 57 solo exhibitions to my name. I have been teaching for more than 20 years.

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​​My mission in all my painting workshops and retreats is to help you learn to let go, trust your intuition and allow your inner child out to play. For me this is true spiritual soul work.

 

​​​​​These classes and workshops are great opportunities to work with an experienced artist to explore your artistic voice and purpose and develop your own direction in your work. 

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​​I have been teaching painting as a creative therapy process for nearly 30 years with more than a thousand people participating in my programs over that time. Whilst many have gone on to become multi award winning artists my main goal has always been to help people use creative processes to connect with their inner creative self and learn to become more free, authentic and fulfilled in their lives. As well as running my own private programs I have trained and worked for many years as an arts worker in the mental health field, working in various “creative therapy” processes based on positive psychology and transpersonal approaches. I have given talks at numerous forums about art and mental health including the West Australian Mental Health Conference and the WA Mental Health Commission. I currently work for Richmind WA, as their Creative Therapies Coordinator / Principal Artist in Residence developing and delivering art therapy sessions for people on their mental health recovery journey. 

 

In these workshops and courses I bring all this experience together, along with my success as a multi award winning exhibiting artist, to support you to use art to connect more deeply with your inner self, feel the bliss of pure creativity, and learn, through painting, to open your heart, let go and embrace the divine within, embrace the mystical, the wonderful and the enigmatic, “Inner Creative Self’ and see the beauty of nature through the wonder of the inner child. 

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I hope you will join me on this journey of self - discovery.

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