Paint with acrylics

Next date: Monday, 20 October 2025 | 06:30 PM to 09:30 PM

Enjoy a process that will lead you through the steps and techniques from your first brushstroke if you are a beginner, to creating an impressive, finished piece.

A great class for the new artist! Be introduced to the world of painting in a fun and friendly atmosphere. For someone who is learning to paint, acrylics are the perfect medium with their wonderful textures and techniques. Open to all levels of experience.

If you would like to book an additional course in the same Term, please contact the Art Centre for a discount code to apply to your second course booking.

Materials required (please discuss with tutor in first class if you are unsure):

1 x set small Acrylic tubes (best value to start with a set. Recommended brands are Atelier ‘Interactive’, Matisse ‘Structure’, Golden, W&N)

1 x Titanium white

3 x Soft Haired Square or Filbert brushes – 2.5cm, 1.5cm, 1cm width

1 x Soft Haired Round brush – 3mm width (Bunnings ‘Renoir’ brushes are good)

1 x rectangular A3 size white tear-off palette or A3 size flat white palette

1 x cotton rag

2 x small painting surfaces for Weeks 1 and 2: approx. 30 x 40cm (canvas, canvas board or canvas paper)

Note: Best paint is quite stiff in texture. Best white from an art store.

This class has a starter kit available for purchase! The following items are included:

Please note materials may not be sufficient to cover all projects for the term.

Price: $125

Atelier A2 Acrylic Colours 120mL
- Titanium White
- Yellow Light
- Cadmium Yellow Med
- Cadmium Scarlet
- Alizarine Crimson
- Ultramarine Blue
- Pthalo Blue
Nylon Round Brush Size 1
Reeves Filbert Acrylic Synthetic Flat Brush Set Pack (Sizes 2, 4, 6, 8, 12)
Flat Palette 30 x 40cm
Thin Stretched Canvas A3
Thin Stretched Canvas A4.