Testimonial

I learned so many ideas I’ve never thought of in terms of how to interpret what I see. It is so helpful to see an actual artist demonstrating their creative process. I was so inspired! Lena

Abstract Art

Workshops & Coaching

Samara has 25 years experience as a professional practicing artist and 20 years experience as an art educator.

Samara holds a Diploma of Education from Melbourne University and gained a PhD from the School of Art, RMIT University.

To receive updates about her live online abstract art workshops please fill in the contact form.

Samara also offers one-on-one coaching.

Looking for focused, personalised guidance in your art practice?

I offer 1:1 feedback and coaching sessions designed to meet you exactly where you are - whether you're building momentum after a workshop or just starting your creative journey.

In each 60-minute session, we’ll:
• Review your work with thoughtful, constructive feedback
• Tackle specific challenges you’re facing
• Explore techniques to expand your skills
• Develop a clear, tailored plan to support your artistic goals

Ready to take the next step with your artwork? Send me a message to book your spot.

Sessions are conducted in person or via Zoom.

Contact Samara:

samaraart@hotmail.com

Testimonials

  • Just wanted to thank you again for the last 5 weeks of your class, your passion for abstraction is really infectious and has given me the boost to push on and just keep creating.

    Louise

  • Thanks for the first session. It was one of my best experiences ever. I felt so good and energetic when I was getting back home from the course. I really enjoyed the course. Thank you so much.

    Sara

  • Thank you for your expert advice on how to use tape - it made such a difference. I now have so many ideas for future works using this technique in tandem with my more textural paintings …. I’m loving the experimentation!

    Susie

  • Thank you very much for all the help! Very pleased with how it’s come out and looking forward to practicing blending. Thanks for the last few weeks.

    Tom

  • Thank you, Samara, for the last 5 weeks of encouragement and sharing of your vast artistic knowledge. You have been generous and patient.

    Sue

  • I really enjoyed your class and teaching. Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge. Your inclusive and open approach is very much appreciated.

    Tara

  • I just purchased a couple of the books you recommended so am looking forward to some good holiday reading! Also, I would just like to thank you for a fantastic 5 weeks. I have gained so much from your inspiring and encouraging instruction as well as thoroughly enjoying the process.

    Denise

  • I am loving your class and your energy.

    Vanessa

  • I thought the way you introduced the use of mediums to the class was very effective.  I enjoyed the session.

    Ian

  • Thank you for your guidance and expertise. Even with an art background I felt I learned more ways of thinking and sparked my creative flow again. Projects built up from lesson 1, but were open-ending for opportunities to explore interests which was great.

    Megan

  • I've learnt heaps from the 5 week abstraction class. I gained a lot of appreciation for the sophistication of abstract art.

    Lena

  • Thanks again for such a wonderful class. It's such a special thing for me to do, and I thoroughly enjoyed it once again.

    Anna

  • Your Introduction to Abstraction was fantastic. As someone who had never been brave enough to give it a go you had so much knowledge and expertise you shared generously with us, it was an absolute joy coming to lessons every week. Thank you.

    Krys

  • Thank you, Samara, for your amazing teaching of abstraction. I have been challenged and encouraged to think outside the box which is refreshing and enjoyable. It's been wonderful to have been part of a nice group of people. I look forward to enrolling in more of your courses. Thank you!

    Natalie

  • Samara, opened my eyes to many new techniques, artists and approaches to abstraction. Her teaching has inspired me to keep learning and exploring abstraction. Fabulous course. Do it.

    Paul

  • Thank you so much for this incredible course. It was my first time taking an art adventure and I absolutely loved it! I liked the idea of working every week with different artists and get inspiration from them. More so you always reminded us that nothing is wrong or right, it's just about having fun. Thank you.

    Agostina

  • Samara is a talented and amazing artist and art teacher. The course was such fun and I learnt lots about artists, shapes, contrasts, tints, tones and the kaleidoscope of colour in the art world. Will love to do a further course.

    Paul

  • I really enjoyed the course. It has opened my mind to the theory of colour and the use of colour to transmit emotion.

    Emma

  • New understanding of colour to increase my joy even more. Love the freedom Samara gives you but tips or ideas at the right time.

    Julie

  • Dear Samara, I am very happy with your approach towards the course. Keep doing [it] that way. Hands on painting, [colour] mixing, different techniques. Background versus foreground and colours was interesting to me. Exercises I love the. Using shapes and different colours. I’m sure I will be back one day.

    Izabella