Painting with Acrylics: A Contemporary Approach

In this course you will learn how to navigate acrylics as a medium for painting using an exploration-based approach. In class we will focus on creativity and the joy of the creative process without a need for extensive technical knowledge. Fundamental techniques will be explored intuitively. Some of what you can expect in this course will be making quick sketches to experiment with strokes and textures, exploring abstract works with a focus on freedom of expression, studying light and shadow in landscapes, and layering and blending through still-life painting.

What will you learn in the course Painting with Acrylics?

This course will focus on sketching, composition, acrylics as a medium, understanding colors, layering and adding textures, painting light and shadow, and using brushes and palette knives.

Participants will be encouraged to develop and pursue individual lines of study and produce a range of artworks throughout the course time. This course is meant to enable uninhibited creative exploration and is not based on conventional/traditional knowledge of painting.

Is the course Painting with Acrylics for you?

This course is designed to be accessible for individuals of all skill levels.

Course Structure

The Painting with Acrylics course is structured in blocks of 8 lessons, with each lesson lasting three hours. You can enroll in a single block or join us for multiple blocks to build a year-long learning journey.