Introduction to Painting - Beginner Basics with Acrylics, Adults, Mondays, 7-9 pm, 4 weeks

Are you a complete beginner who is excited to explore their creativity? This is the place for you! Introduction to Painting is designed for adults with no prior drawing or painting experience. We start from square one and build a solid foundation to get you set up for success on your creative journey. In a relaxed yet structured small group environment, you’ll be encouraged to explore your creative voice and receive personalized instruction to guide you each step of the way.

Using Acrylic paint, you will explore the fundamental elements of painting (Color, Form, Value, and Line) and develop your own personal style. Students choose their own reference images and are encouraged to explore whatever painting style excites and inspires them. Engage in constructive critique with your instructor and fellow classmates while developing a deeper insight into your personal creative process. Students may repeat the course to continue developing their skills & creative voice. After the first month, you will be given the opportunity to expand your color palette if desired.

**Please click here to view and order your course materials from Blick’s.** 

Students are required to purchase their supplies prior to the first class. We recommend ordering online to guarantee the best price and availability. If something is out of stock, check Michaels. You are free to purchase in store or from a different website however please avoid purchasing alternate brands of materials, especially paint.

Recommended Course Materials 

Golden Heavy Body Acrylic Paint - 2oz tubes

-Titanium White 

-Cadmium Red Medium Hue

-Cadmium Yellow Light

-Burnt Umber

-Ultramarine Blue

Dakota Pro Series Brushes, Set of 4

Strathmore 500 Mixed Media Sketchbook 9 ¾” x 7 ¾”

If you have a hard time finding the Strathmore sketchbook, the Mixed Media books by Canson or Stillman & Birn are also good options.

Materials such as your canvas, palette, gesso, etc. which are not included on the list above will be provided by our studio at no additional cost

Course Syllabus - Each week builds upon the previous week. We can not provide make ups for missed classes.

Week 1:Color, Students are introduced to their supplies & explore color.

Week 2: Form & Composition,Learn to break images down into basic forms, create quick studies and begin a larger painting.

Week 3:Value & Contrast,Explore color relationships and develop personal work.

Week 4:Line,Experiment with mark making, line weights, and developing personal work.