Acrylic Painting: Thin to Thick Technique - March

What happens when acrylic paint moves from delicate washes to bold, sculptural layers? This all day Acrylic Painting: Thin to Thick Technique class at Tri Arts Project in Castle Rock invites beginner to intermediate artists to explore how texture, contrast, and depth can completely transform a painting.

Instructor Erma Jean Woodis guides you through the process of combining fluid acrylic paints with gel mediums to create expressive, three dimensional surfaces. You will work gradually from thin washes to thick, textured applications, learning how each layer affects movement, depth, and visual interest. By the end of the day, you will leave with a completed painting and practical techniques you can continue using in future work. All supplies are included.

What You Will Learn in This Acrylic Painting Workshop

This workshop focuses on understanding how paint consistency and layering techniques shape the surface, movement, and dimensional quality of an acrylic painting.

Thin to Thick Painting Techniques

Learn how to move from transparent washes to thick impasto applications to create contrast, structure, and visual rhythm within a single composition.

Working With Acrylic Mediums

Explore how fluid acrylics and gel mediums influence texture, flow, and finish, giving you greater control over how your paint behaves.

Creating Abstract Texture

Develop sculptural textures and layered effects that support expressive and abstract design rather than representational detail.

Building Depth Through Contrast

Understand how the relationship between thin and thick layers enhances visual depth and brings more energy and dimension to your painting.

What Participants Should Bring

Wear comfortable clothing that may get paint on it or bring an apron. All materials and supplies are provided.

Continue Exploring Painting at Tri Arts Project

If you would like to continue developing your acrylic painting skills, explore our full collection of Painting Classes at Tri Arts Project or discover a related workshop that builds on these techniques.