Basic Acrylic Painting - Beginner - March

Join Tri Arts Project for a creative spring refresh!

This Basic Acrylic Painting workshop gives adults and teens a friendly introduction to the fundamentals of acrylic painting. It is designed for absolute beginners who want clear instruction, hands on practice, and a relaxed Sunday afternoon learning experience.

Instructor Jacqueline Shuler guides you through simple exercises that remove the mystery from color, composition, and paint handling.

Your registration includes all supplies, so you can arrive with no pressure and focus entirely on building your skills. This workshop is a great way to explore painting for the first time or return to creativity after a long break.

What You Will Learn in This Beginner Acrylic Class

This workshop introduces essential acrylic painting skills through clear demonstrations and guided practice.

Painting Tools and Surfaces

Learn how to use painting tools effectively and understand the different surfaces you can paint on, along with tips for maintaining your materials.

Core Color Theory

Practice simple color mixing exercises to understand warm and cool colors, value, and how to mix paint with intention.

Composition Basics

Explore the fundamentals of composition and how to structure a painting so it feels balanced and visually engaging.

Versatile Methods

Try a variety of acrylic techniques such as layering, washes, and smooth blending to discover which methods work best for you.

What Participants Should Bring

• Pencils
• An eraser
• A canning jar eight ounces or larger for rinsing brushes
• Wear comfortable clothing that may get stained with pain.
• All other supplies are provided.

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If you want to keep building your painting skills, you can find more workshops in our full collection of Painting Classes at Tri Arts Project.