Intuitive Painting – Summer of Culture 2026

DATE: Monday 24th August and Tuesday 25th August

TIMES: 10am – 4pm

Description:

Explore intuitive painting through colour, movement and expressive mark-making in this creative hands-on workshop. Combining technical exercises with music, colour harmonising and experimental processes, participants will be encouraged to develop spontaneous and personal approaches to painting through guided creative exploration.

Focusing on self-expression and process-led making, the workshop supports confidence, curiosity and experimentation in a supportive studio environment. Through layering colour, rhythm and gesture, participants will explore painting as a space for creativity, reflection and discovery.

Materials Provided:

All materials provided.

Tutor Bio:

Nicolene Grigg is a creative tutor and mixed media artist with over 20 years’ experience teaching children and adults. Drawing on her background in textile design and making for fashion and interiors, her practice combines collage, intuitive processes and experimental mixed media techniques to explore creativity through play, material and personal expression.

Alongside her teaching, Nicolene continues to develop her own studio practice, creating and exhibiting work across a range of disciplines. Her workshops encourage participants to experiment freely, develop confidence and connect with their own creative voice in a supportive and non-judgemental environment. Through making, she aims to foster curiosity, creative flow and enjoyment beyond the pressures of perfection or comparison.

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