Palette Knife Acrylic Painting - Beginner - April

Ready to create a painting you can actually feel? This Palette Knife Acrylic Painting class at Tri Arts Project in Castle Rock introduces beginners to a bold, textural approach to acrylic painting. Designed for ages 16 and up, this engaging Sunday afternoon workshop is perfect for anyone curious about expressive, hands on techniques.

Instructor Jacqueline Shuler guides you through the fundamentals of palette knife painting, focusing on how to control the knife while working with thick acrylic paint. You will learn how to apply impasto layers, experiment with color choices, and build immediate texture on the canvas. By the end of the session, you will leave with a finished painting and new skills you can use in future work. All supplies are included.

What You Will Learn in This Palette Knife Workshop

This workshop focuses on creating texture and movement using palette knife techniques instead of traditional brushes.

Impasto Acrylic Technique

Learn how to apply thick acrylic paint to create sculptural texture and visible depth.

Palette Knife Control

Practice holding and moving the palette knife to achieve a variety of expressive strokes.

Color and Texture Choices

Explore how different color combinations and paint thickness affect the overall surface of a painting.

Expressive Painting Style

Develop confidence working in a bold, forgiving style that encourages experimentation.

What Participants Should Bring

Wear comfortable clothing that may get paint on it. All painting materials are provided.

Continue Exploring Painting at Tri Arts Project

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