Painting for beginners

About this course

The course introduces acrylic painting through demonstrations, practical exercises and advice provided both individually and in groups. Participants explore painting tools, brush use and the basic properties of acrylic paint, while learning terminology and approaches to colour mixing. The practical work includes setting up an easel workspace and producing a small painting from observation. Short group discussions, hand-outs and feedback are included alongside the exercises.

What you'll learn

• Set up a simple easel workspace and use associated painting tools
• Apply colour-mixing strategies to produce suitable colours and quantities of paint
• Recognise and experiment with different methods of applying acrylic paint
• Begin a simple painting from observation

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for complete beginners, as well as learners from another visual arts field who want to develop or refresh their painting skills. Participation combines individual practical work with group discussion, advice and feedback.

• Suitable for learners with no previous painting experience
• Can help learners refresh existing painting skills before moving on to a further painting course

Before you go

• Basic materials and equipment are provided, including paint, brushes and paper.