Painting Workshop inspired by Gerhard Richter

Dive into an afternoon of contemporary abstraction in this half day workshop inspired by painter Gerhard Richter. This session focuses on Richter’s celebrated techniques for layering vibrant, contrasting colours without muddying your palette. The day begins with a group discussion on how Richter builds texture, mood, and atmospheric depth. You will then experiment on a small scale using a rich mix of inks, acrylics, and oil pastels. Using specialised tools like large brushes and rubber kidneys, you will learn to smear, scrape, and blend paint to create striking visual effects. Whether you choose to blend these techniques with figurative elements or dive into total abstraction, you will receive personalised guidance to support you in creating a beautiful, finished A3 artwork to take home.

Martha Lamont is a Bristol-based artist who brings over six years of diverse teaching experience with both adults and children to her workshops. She graduated from City & Guilds with an MA in Fine Art in 2023. Alongside creating her own work, Martha teaches specialised, skill-based workshops, mentors' artists 1:1 and runs weekly Online Painting Clubs. She also co-hosts The Healthy Artist podcast. Her broad teaching background and professional expertise ensure a supportive, enriching environment for artists of all levels.  

Location: The Art Space, Cass Art Bristol

Date & times: Saturday 4th July 2026, 2pm - 5pm

Ages: 14+ 

All materials provided

Tickets: £45

Please note, this workshop takes place on the lower ground floor and there is no step-free access. The workshop takes place on the shop floor during trading hours. Please expect typical levels of sound, light, and activity.

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