Due to Hurricane Milton and the potential for severe weather conditions, the City of Pompano Beach operations, facilities, and programs will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, 10/9/24, and Thursday, 10/10/24. Concern for the safety of our residents, visitors, and employees is the highest priority of City officials in potentially dangerous conditions.

Classes & Programs

Abstract Expressionism for Beginners

Oct 07 - Dec 31 | 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

Discover your inner artist and let your creativity run free! Experiment with techniques used by famous abstract expressionists like Jackson Pollock. Learn about their lives and the lessons they can teach you. Explore elements of color and design.Play with water dripping, acrylic skins and other layering techniques and have a ball while doing it!

No prior drawing or painting experience necessary.

  • Mondays, starting Oct 7 | 1:30-4pm
  • Wednesdays, starting Oct 9 | 9:30-12am

18 + | $150/4 week session

Instructor Fran Goodman

Charlotte Burrie Center | 954-786-5566

Required Supply List

  • Acrylic Paint Colors:
  • Naphthol Red
  • Hansa Yellow
  • Phthalo Blue
  • Ultramarine blue
  • Alizarin Crimson
  • Teal
  • Gold
  • Titanium White - large tube
  • Mars Black - large tube
  • Mediums:
    • Gel Gloss Medium - 8 oz jar
    • Molding Paste – 8 oz jar
    • Coarse Pumice Gel - 8 oz jar
  • 4 CANVASES:
    • No smaller than 24” X 30” and no bigger than 30” x 40” (no canvas board)
  • Other:
    • Paper towels
    • Assorted palette knives - plastic, wide ones are best
    • Disposable paper palette, glossy finish, white only
    • Squirt bottle with strong nozzle for spraying
    • 2” paintbrush
    • Container for water
    • 4 Gallon sized storage bags
    • Rubber gloves

Art supplies are available at Jerrys Artarama in Deerfield and at Michaels.

Please email franspaintbox@yahoo.com with questions.

Abstract Expressionism for Beginners