A weekend workshop for absolute beginners in acrylic painting will be held 18th/19th Feb 2023 at the Redcliffe Art Society, 395 Oxley Avenue in Redcliffe.
We will explore acrylic paint techniques through brush strokes and colour exercises on the first day -some painting techniques covered will include varying brush strokes, textured heavy marks, colour mixing, colour theory, dry brushing, glazing, palette knife work, making an acrylic wash, making splatters, and using white and black with one other colour exercise. The participants will have the choice to follow along with me on the second day as I do a landscape utilising most of what was covered on the first day, or to work on a painting from their own reference.
Participants will receive a handout detailing the exercises and some theory, and reference photos will be provided.
Materials Requirements
Leah from Arthouse Northside (140 Braun Stret in Deagon, ph 38692444) is contributing to the sponsorship of this workshop by putting together a starter kit for $80 which is a discounted price. This kit includes:
- A Taklon flat brush set and a Taklon liner brush.
- A palette knife.
- A flat palette
- A small bottle of Atelier Middle Medium or Clear Painting Medium
- A Canson canvas paper pad A4 in size for the exercises on the first day.
- A 12 by 16 inch canvas for the painting on the second day.
Contact the RAS Education Officer Valerie Pettingill at vpettingill@gmail.com for bookings