The Art of Abstraction
~ Weekend Workshop with Lorna Mulligan
Step into the vibrant world of abstract painting in this dynamic two-day workshop led by acclaimed artist and educator Lorna Mulligan. Set in the inspiring, light-filled studio of Christopher Webb — just above PAVIA Café in Herring Cove — this immersive experience invites you to explore composition, colour, line, and layered mark-making through a mixed-media approach to abstraction.
Designed for artists of all levels, this hands-on workshop encourages bold experimentation and personal expression. You’ll begin with pencil and graphite, moving fluidly into ink, charcoal, and paint. Lorna will guide you through tonal values, colour harmonies, and spatial relationships, helping you develop your own visual language with emphasis on expressive linework and intuitive layering.
Whether you're just beginning your abstract journey or looking to reinvigorate your practice, this is a rare opportunity to learn from one of Canada’s most thoughtful and generous instructors—right here in Nova Scotia.
Learn more about Lorna and her works by visiting www.lornamulligan.com
When: Saturday, May 31: 9:30am - 2:00pm until Sunday, June 1: 9:30am - 2:00pm
Where: Christopher Webb’s Studio, 995 Herring Cove Road ~ Suite 201 (Just above PAVIA Café)
Fee: $295.00 (hst included)
Maximum 8 Participant Spaces
Registration: to register for the session or for more information, please email Christopher at info@cwebb.ca and he will respond within 1 day.
One weekend. One unforgettable experience.
Meet your instructor
Lorna Mulligan is an artist and calligrapher. She studied at the University of British Columbia and also at the Banff Centre. She teaches in Montreal at the Visual Arts Centre and at Rubika, a digital arts college. For many years she taught at Dawson College in the Continuing Education Department and conducted Culture in the Schools workshops through the Quebec Ministry of Education. Lorna Mulligan has exhibited her mixed media artworks across Canada and in Europe.
Situated at the intersection of materiality and memory, Lorna’s paintings are visual responses to the act of walking along fragile coastal landscapes. Her work is about unpredictable edges, combining lyrical abstraction with energetic brushwork and flowing washes, often accompanied by her own calligraphic written text. Lorna’s artwork has a contemplative feel, albeit full of gestural energy and power. The imagery fluctuates with a poetic balance between glimpses of actual geographical locations and the constant reminder of the painted surface.
~ Click the images below to see a few samples of the works of Lorna Mulligan ~
About the Studio Workshop Series
Welcome to the STUDIO WORKSHOP SERIES, a unique offering of hands-on art workshops led by celebrated Canadian multidisciplinary artist Christopher Webb. These intimate sessions take place in Webb’s stunning, light-filled studio above PAVIA in Herring Cove—an inspiring creative space surrounded by natural beauty.
With over 20 years of experience teaching, lecturing, and mentoring, Christopher has built a reputation for offering thoughtful, engaging, and artistically enriching workshops. His work has been exhibited internationally, and his career spans visual arts, curation, and arts entrepreneurship. Through this workshop series, he brings his deep knowledge, generosity of spirit, and passion for artistic exploration to a small group setting—providing a rare opportunity to develop technique, build creative confidence, and expand your visual language.
While most workshops are led by Christopher himself, he also invites guest artists whose work and teaching he deeply respects. With only 8-10 participant spaces available per workshop, these are truly immersive, high-quality experiences for those looking to take their creative practice to the next level in a meaningful and supportive environment.