Discover the world of Abstract Art at Parnell Community Centre's NEW Summer intensive exclusive painting workshop!
Join award-winning artist Coral Noel Yang for the highly anticipated Raw Canvas Abstract Painting Workshop;
''Abstract Expressions Workshop:
Embracing Raw Edges and Fluidity"
In this 4-hour workshop Coral will guide you step by step through her unique method, which blends the Soak-Stain technique with Asian Water-Ink traditions to create stunning abstract paintings.
Date: Sat, 18 Jan 2025 only
Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm
Location: Parnell Community Centre, Domain Room
Address: 545 Parnell Road, Auckland
Tuition: $95
Host: Parnell Community Centre
Tutor: Coral Noel Yang
Enrolment: Click here to complete your enrolment.
In this workshop, you'll learn to:
Tap into your intuition and paint with feeling.
Create fluid, dynamic marks and build layered compositions.
Apply design principles that enhance any painting style.
This workshop is perfect for both experienced artists seeking spontaneity and beginners wanting to explore the joy of creating. You'll embrace a playful mindset, honor your artistic voice, and rediscover the joy of tactile creation.
Workshop highlights:
Right-brain exercises to unlock your intuition.
Acrylic wash techniques for organic marks and translucent layers.
Abstract design principles to create dynamic compositions.
Finish a ready-to-frame or simply hung, unique painting on quality Raw Canvas - A2 size!
Limited spaces available – materials provided! No experience needed—just bring enthusiasm! 16 years +
Saturday 18th January 2025 10am - 2pm
Cost: $95 * includes base materials & light refreshments - students to bring own lunch and extra items.
Thank you to the Waitemata Local Board for your support in our NEW Summer Intensives at Parnell Community Centre.
Tutor: Coral Noel Yang
Coral Noel Yang, an Auckland-based contemporary painter, skillfully merges Soak-Stain techniques with Asian water-ink traditions to create vibrant abstract and landscape art using acrylics. Drawing inspiration from Aotearoa, her global filmmaking experience, and her Chinese-Japanese heritage, Coral's works are characterized by luminous hues, expressive marks, and whimsical brushstrokes that capture the essence of nature and the depth of human emotions. Enthralled by the unpredictable beauty of fluidity, she seamlessly blends intuitive material play with meticulous design. Layers enriched with watermarks and organic shapes—often formed by manipulating paint against gravity—are traversed by purposeful lines that signify the passage of an emotional pilgrimage. Her paintings evoke a profound sense of wonder and belonging, resonating both locally and internationally.
Since 2021, Coral has held several successful solo exhibitions in Auckland, including Unfurling (2023) and Tokimeku (2024). She was invited to showcase her work at The Auckland Art Show (2024) and Art in the Park (2024). Coral received the John Wells Award
at the Emerging Artist Awards hosted by Upstairs Gallery in 2023, was a finalist for the Craigs Aspiring Art Prize, and was honored with the Inspirational Aotearoa Award at the 37th Trusts Awards in 2024.
See her on Instagram: @coralnoelyangart
WHAT TO BRING
Clothing: Wear outfits you don’t mind getting paint stains on.
Art Supplies: Bring any favorite brushes, acrylics, colored pencils, pastels, crayons, or inks—especially water-soluble ones.
Tools for Experimentation: toothbrushes, expired credit cards, or any unique tools for mark-making
Hair dryer - Useful for speeding up the drying of layers
Inspirational Image: Bring a photo or abstract image you'd like to work from or use as inspiration.