Acrylic Painting
Course Dates: Jan. 14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4 9:30AM - 12:00
Available spots
Service Description
Instructor: Bill Ryan 8 Weeks Time: 9:30AM - 12:00 Course Dates: Jan. 14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4 Cost: $220 member $235 nonmember Location: ACAA 45 Forest Ave, Ambler, PA This course is designed to give a fundamental understanding of a variety of techniques for painting with acrylics. Students will learn about the properties of acrylic paints, basic color theory, and various techniques for mixing and applying paint to canvas. Course Objectives: - Explore the basic materials and tools used in acrylic painting. • Learn about the opaque and transparent qualities of acrylic paints. • How to make vibrant washes and glazes. • How to blend colors seamlessly from one color to another. • Underpainting layering, scumbling and adding textures. • Composition, design, and color theory. • How to varnish a finished painting. Material list. The list of products for acrylics is vast but we will start with a few basics. • Canvas 9x12 or 11x14 • Paints - Primary colors; red, yellow, blue, black and white. o Don’t buy too many paints. I will have enough to get us started and we will discuss different possible palettes in lesson one. • Assorted brushes and a plastic palette knife or two. • A palette for mixing colors. 1W26-AP-BR
Cancellation Policy
Sometimes due to unforeseen circumstances a class must be cancelled. When that happens, we will be happy to credit you for another class or a different session throughout the year. This credit will be good for one (1) year and can be used for any class that has availability and space. If you cancel your class after registering and reserving a space, you will receive a partial credit good for one (1) year that can be applied to a future class. All Promo codes and Membership codes must be applied at the time of registration.
Questions? Contact the Art Center 215-619-8863
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