Acrylic Painting Techniques - All Abilities

Course intent

You will learn the skills needed to develop and expand your range of painting techniques. According to your level, you will develop drawing, painting and design skills, gaining a deeper understanding of the processes.

What will I learn?

What will I learn :

• Acrylic Painting techniques
• The use of materials and tools
• The element of drawing in painting
• Sketching outlines
• Colour mixing & tonal values
• Composition
• Creating texture using paint
• Looking at and understanding other artists’ work
• The importance of a clean and tidy studio

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

  This course is designed for beginners and improvers. Even if you have never painted before you will be guided through each step. Those who have already attended a painting course can continue to develop their knowledge and skills through a range of diverse exercises.

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

  You need to bring:

• A3 size sketch pad 250 gsm or higher suitable for acrylic painting
• A set of artist-quality Acrylic Paints including both warm and cool versions of primary colours (packs are often sold this way)

It is important to buy artist quality paints from one of the reputable art brands to ensure good pigmentation.

• Artist-quality, soft bristle short-handled paint brushes for acrylics. Round brush with a pointed tip in either a size 5 or 6.
• Brushes will be discussed in more detail at the first lesson
• Flat palette or old plate (preferably white)

Materials needed during the course will be discussed in the first lesson. You can contact the tutor on adultlearning@surreycc.gov.uk if you have any questions regarding materials for this first session.

What can I do when I finish the course?

To progress onto other longer courses in watercolour or other SAL courses.

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

You can't currently enrol online for this course, so please call 0300 200 1044 to express your interest or to make an enquiry for further information.

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