Painting with Acrylics Short Course

About this course

The course examines how acrylic paint behaves across different mediums, colours and application methods. Participants develop paintings in life painting, landscape, still life and abstract genres to investigate varied approaches to the medium. Teaching centres on practical exploration, with learners considering how the properties of acrylics inform choices about colour application and material selection for different types of painting.

What you'll learn

• Explore the properties of acrylic paints, colours and mediums
• Apply acrylic paint using a range of methods and approaches
• Develop paintings across life painting, landscape, still life and abstract genres
• Make informed choices about colour application and material selection

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for adults aged 18 and over at beginner level. It may suit learners who are new to acrylic painting, as well as those wishing to move from oils or broaden their understanding of acrylic paints and mediums. The level label indicates an introductory course, without establishing specific previous experience requirements.

• For learners aged 18 and over
• Suitable for those moving from oil painting to acrylics
• Relevant to learners wanting to explore the wider acrylic paint and medium range