Painting Symbolism with Artist Angela Walker

This painting workshop introduces participants to symbolism and composition as key tools for creating expressive and meaningful artworks. Through guided discussion and practical exercises, participants will explore how colour, form, scale, and mark‑making can communicate ideas, emotion, and intention without relying on literal representation. The session emphasises how symbolic thinking and compositional choices shape the way an artwork is read.

Across three hours of supported studio practice, participants will experiment with expressive painting techniques and apply compositional strategies to develop an individual artwork. The workshop balances short demonstrations with hands‑on making, encouraging confidence with materials and painterly decision‑making. Suitable for beginners and emerging artists, the session offers a supportive entry point into using visual language and symbolism to strengthen painting practice.