How to Paint Classes - Beginners

About this course

Participants explore basic colour theory and colour mixing before developing a painting from an initial drawing through to completion. The course focuses mainly on water-soluble acrylic paints and still-life subjects, with opportunities to use brushes and palette knives. Teaching also covers how to arrange a palette and prepare brushes, palette knives and mediums for use. Learners receive constructive guidance and feedback while producing their own painted artworks.

What you'll learn

• Apply basic colour theory and mix colours
• Prepare a palette, brushes, palette knives and mediums for painting
• Use water-soluble acrylic paints
• Develop a painting from an initial drawing to completion
• Paint from still-life objects and set-ups

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for complete beginners who are unsure where to start with painting. The beginner label indicates an introductory level, and the course may also suit learners who have completed the provider’s How to Draw Beginners course. Participants work with still-life subjects and receive tutor guidance and feedback.

• Suitable for learners starting without painting experience
• A possible next step after the provider’s How to Draw Beginners course

Before you go

• A protective apron or washable clothing is recommended because paint can be messy; some aprons are available.
• Paints, brushes and paper are provided.