"Contemporary Abstract Art: Bird's Nests" with Pat McGreevey (May 4, 2026)
CONTEMPORARY ABSTRACT ART: BIRD'S NESTS
with Instructor Pat McGreevey
WHEN:
1 FULL-DAY
Monday (9am to 4pm)
May 4, 2026
WHERE:
Art League Academy
(106 Cordillo Parkway, Hilton Head Island, SC)
Discover the beauty, mystery, and expressive potential of one of nature’s most fascinating creations—the bird’s nest! In this one-day workshop, artist Pat McGreevey will guide you through an inspiring exploration of contemporary abstract techniques to capture the texture, movement, and emotion of these intricate natural forms.
Designed for artists of all levels, this class encourages you to loosen up, experiment, and embrace spontaneity as you layer color, line, and texture to create your own unique interpretation. By the end of the day, you’ll leave with finished artwork ready to display—a striking, abstract celebration of nature’s artistry.
Come ready to play, paint, and let your creativity take flight!
SKILL LEVEL:
This class was designed for all levels of students.
SUPPLY FEE:
In addition to the registration fee, students should bring $30 cash to pay the instructor, who will provide all of your substrates, brushes, mark making tools and more. Students are still responsible for bringing a short list of items, which can be found below.
REFUND POLICY:
Class fees to Art League of Hilton Head events are final. Credits or Refunds will not be given for missed classes/workshops.
In situations where a class or workshop is canceled by Art League of Hilton Head, a full refund will be given.
| Materials Included: | Please bring $30 cash plus the following materials: |
| Requirements: | PLEASE BRING: $30 cash to pay the instructor who will provide all of your substrates along with additional items, plus the below items: ACRYLIC PAINT: 1. Titanium White 2. Black (permanent or ivory) 3. Burnt Sienna 4. Teal 5. Phthalocyanine Blue 6. Yellow Ochre 7. Raw Umber 8. Cadmium Yellow Medium 9. Cadmium Red Medium *Plus whatever colors you would like to bring Black Willow Charcoal Roll of Viva or Blue Shop Paper towels Apron, if desired (highly recommended) Substrates will be provided. Brushes and mark making tools will be provided for your use. Students are welcome to bring whatever additional supplies they would like to try. QUESTIONS?: Please Email: Academy@artleaguehhi.org |
| Instructor: | Pat McGreevey |
| Instructor Bio: |  PATRICIA L. "PAT" MCGREEVEY is a multi-media artist. Her artistic journey began as a young High School art student having won a prestigious Scholastic Key Award for her early work in macrame, clay and rug design. As current her focus is oriented toward richly diverse paint mixed-media employing acrylic, ink, cold wax and oil. Her art is characterized by vibrant color combinations, contrasting shapes, deep dimension and spans the full spectrum from traditional to the abstract. Pat enjoys working intuitively employing brush, scraper, palette knife, her hands and anything else she can think of using. She is inspired by the creative process and the idea of creating something from nothing. "I want to create art that people love. Art that is thought provoking and evokes emotions. Art moves us in multiple directions, having it around us continually generates those emotions." Pat is forever grateful, having been blessed with the encouraging and never ending support from family, friends and private collectors. She and her husband live on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. You'll find her most days in her studio unless she's on a pickleball court. Shows/Galleries: 2023 Featured Artist, The Art League of Hilton Head, HHI, SC 2022 Fabulous Fakes, The Art League of Hilton Head, HHI, SC Ongoing: The Art League of Hilton Head Gallery, HHI, SC The Artists of Sea Pines Gallery, HHI, SC Publications: 2022-2023 Hilton Head Island Symphony Orchestra Program Book, "Harmony" |
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