Intro to Acrylic Painting
Learn to paint in 10 weeks
Service Description
Want something more than a paint night? Learn to paint independently with this in-depth course. Tuesday Evenings 5:30-8:00pm 10 week course runs October 21, 2025 - January 6, 2026* *no class December 24th & 31st $450 All materials included. Maximum 10 students to allow for 1:1 mentorship This in-depth course for both beginner painters and those looking for a refresher. Learn a step-by-step approach to completing a painting while exploring paint handling, brushwork, light, colour mixing and colour theory, layering, and more. Referencing both historical and contemporary works of art and approaches, we’ll begin with still life to learn the basics and then move on to botanicals and landscape, completing paintings on paper, canvas, and panel, learning art theory, terminology, and visual vocabulary along the way. Learn how to begin to paint independently and successfully with in-person guidance from an experienced artist and instructor. In this small class size, participants learn as much from other student's work as they do their own, and all classes include 1:1 time with the instructor. This course includes a syllabus, handouts, and email communication with your instructor. The studio uses specific and high-quality paint and brushes to lessen student frustration and ensure accurate colour mixing. The completion of this course allows students to progress to all other intermediate acrylic painting class options including: painting animals, landscape painting, portrait painting, and more. Photos are actual student work from this course.
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
Please note that registered classes are non-refundable and non-exchangeable barring extenuating circumstances that will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Though not guaranteed, students who miss classes due to illness can occasionally be accommodated at another time. We aim for all students to be successful by attending all scheduled classes to the best of their ability, as classes are progressive and projects can take multiple weeks. If a class is cancelled by the studio due to unforeseen circumstances the student will have the option to either request a refund or attend a rescheduled class. Classes are non-transferable once the class series has begun.
Contact Details
jaye@yellowbirdschool.ca
