# Event Details - **Event Name**: Expressive Abstract Art: Painting & Mixed-Media Workshop - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 02:30 pm – Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: Play, explore, and express! A relaxed workshop using paint & mixed media to create unique abstract artworks.About this EventThis workshop is all about freedom in expressive art. Rather than focusing on structured techniques or realistic outcomes, this session encourages you to let go of expectations, trust your intuition, and create from within.Using painting and mixed media, we will explore colour, layering, and mark-making to express emotions and ideas. You’ll see how expressive painting can be both liberating and fulfilling, helping you connect with your own creative voice.Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced maker, this session is designed to inspire play, experimentation, and personal expression.What You’ll DoBegin with warm-up exercises to loosen up, find inspiration, and get into the flowExperiment with gestural marks and a variety of painting tools — brushes, palette knives, sponges, and moreExplore different media for texture, layering, and expressive techniquesUse colour intuitively to reflect mood, energy, and emotionLet your instincts guide your composition, movement, and creative choicesReceive guidance from Ellie, who will demonstrate techniques and share tips on working with mixed mediaBy the end of the session, you will leave with a unique abstract piece and a newfound confidence to trust your intuition in your creative practice.All materials will be provided and refreshments will be availableCome ready to explore, play, and create in a relaxed and welcoming environment!Date: Saturday 13th June 2026Time: 2:30 - 5:00pmLocation: Kick Up The Arts, Unit 23, The Bell Centre, Melton Mowbray, LE13 1PJAbout EllieEllie is a full time abstract expressonist artist based in the East Midlands. She studied Fine Art at university and has continued to develop and evolve her passions and loves sharing this with people. For Ellie Art and Wellbeing going hand in hand and her original works are created by her inner emotions and connection to nature and the natural environment. Ellie also works on community projects and freelances as a workshop lead for charities in the local area.Follow Ellie on socials @ellielovettartist or visit her website www.ellielovettartist.comPhotography and VideoArtists delivering this workshop and/or the venue team may take photos for promotional use. Participation is optional, and you’ll have the chance to opt in or out at the start of the session.Dogs at WorkshopsWith the exception of assistance dogs, we’re unable to accommodate dogs during workshop sessions.ParkingParking is available next to The Bell Centre. Please use the second car park entrance on St Marys Way.Accessing The Bell CentreAccess to The Bell Centre via the large green gates next to St Mary's Way or from the town centre on Nottingham Street.About Kick Up The ArtsKick Up The Arts is a creative hub located in the heart of Melton Mowbray, offering a range of art and craft workshops and drop-in sessions for adults, families and children, delivered by professional artists and creatives local to Melton Mowbray.If you have any questions before booking please email us at kickuptheartsmelton@gmail.comWe look forward to welcoming you to our warm and friendly venue.Terms and Conditions for workshops and creative sessionsFor our General Terms and Conditions, visit our websiteFor more information about Kick Up The Arts follow us on:Instagram - Kick Up The Arts Melton (@kickuptheartsmelton)Facebook - Kick Up The Arts Facebook Page https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/6d75d600-56e3-11f1-8ff9-19a22203edf4-rimg-w740-h740-dcd7d9d8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/6dd38660-56e3-11f1-8ff9-19a22203edf4-rimg-w740-h740-dcc6c3bf-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/6e53b2e0-56e3-11f1-966e-412116278f5b-rimg-w555-h740-dc90a7a8-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/melton-mowbray/expressive-abstract-art-painting-and-mixed-media-workshop/100001977911424314 - **Event Categories**: art, workshops, fine-arts, dog, nonprofit, charities - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes - Location: Bell Centre - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 25, max: 25, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Melton Mowbray - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Bell Centre - **lat**: 52.765283 - **long**: -0.8870766999999999 - **full address**: Bell Centre, 12 The bell centre, Melton Mowbray, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Expressive Abstract Art: Painting & Mixed-Media Workshop - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/913b81adc7d33e4d82fd9f4f82b7db429a4ac7912d522d492447c6cc2ffdaa3a-rimg-w1200-h600-dcd7d7d4-gmir.jpg?v=1766744401 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Expressive Abstract Art: Painting & Mixed-Media Workshop being held? - **A:** Expressive Abstract Art: Painting & Mixed-Media Workshop takes place on Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 02:30 pm to Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Bell Centre, 12 The bell centre, Melton Mowbray, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Expressive Abstract Art: Painting & Mixed-Media Workshop? - **A:** Expressive Abstract Art: Painting & Mixed-Media Workshop is organized by Kick Up The Arts Melton. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Expressive Abstract Art: Painting & Mixed-Media Workshop is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Melton Mowbray, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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