Acrylic Painting - Styles & Techniques - All Abilities

Course intent

This course will establish a range of styles and techniques of Acrylic Painting through the study and practise of traditional and more contemporary artists.

What will I learn?

You will:

• Develop the use of pastel tints, colour, composition and perspective
• Gain confidence in using pastels
• Take part in group reviews and discussions
• Explore a range of techniques and styles from the traditional to the more modern
• Have access to one-to-one support as well as group discussions on various topics
• Develop personal expression through a mixture of practice, discussion and demonstration techniques

Who is this course for? Is there anything I need to know before joining?

This course is for all abilities. Some experience of acrylic painting would be helpful although this is not essential.

What do I need to bring to the first class? Will there be any extra costs?

You need to bring:

• Any acrylic materials you have or a set of acrylic paints
• Brushes
• A tear off palette
• Watercolour or acrylic paper, canvas or canvas board
• A pad of A3 cartridge paper
• Soft grade of pencils (2B to 6B)
• Soft rubber

Materials will be discussed at the first session with advice on what to bring for the course.

If you have any queries, please email the tutor at roger.hutchins@surreycc.gov.uk

What can I do when I finish the course?

In discussion with your tutor you may like to progress onto further art courses at SAL.

Additional information

We welcome learners with additional needs and disabilities. When you enrol, please let us know if you would like to discuss your extra support needs with a member of the Supported Learning Team who will then contact you as soon as possible. If you are enrolling within 10 days of the course start date, we may not be able to contact you before your first class.

How to enrol

Our courses are for adult learners aged 19 or over. If you are under 19, please call 0300 200 1044.

Add to basket  
  View basket

Find another course

If this isn't what you're looking for, then we've got plenty more courses to offer!