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B01 Beginners Painting: Acrylics- Jan 25


Starts 13 Jan 2025
90 British pounds
Westbury Arts Centre Foxcovert Road, Shenley Wood, Milton Keynes, MK5 6AA

Available spots


COURSE/WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION

WHO IS THIS COURSE SUITABLE FOR. The course is suitable for all artists of all levels of experience: you can be a complete beginner or an experienced professional who would like to refresh their skills. ABOUT THE COURSE: You will learn the foundations of painting with acrylic paint. You will create translucent layers(glazing) like watercolours in acrylic and build up opaque layers of paint (impasto). Get to grips with creating textures in paint, as well as working tonally and in full colour. You will paint directly from life, secondary images, as well exploring other artists approaches. You will have a good understanding of this wonderful versatile. medium by the end of the 5-week course. ABOUT THE TUTOR: Tutor: Julia Roach has a degree in Painting from Canterbury College of Art and then went onto gain a Master of Fine Arts at the University of Newcastle-Upon Tyne. Julia has over 35 years of experience of teaching Painting and Drawing too both to adults and children. In her own practice drawing is an intrinsic part of her creative process, and she enjoys using a variety of mediums in her artwork, her work has been described as both illustrative and playful. MATERIALS TO BRING: A list of materials will be emailed to you on booking. LOCATION: Studio 15 is situated on the ground floor of Westbury Arts Centre. Accessible parking spaces are available.


Upcoming Sessions


Cancellation Policy

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Contact Details

  • Westbury Arts Centre, Foxcovert Road, Shenley Wood, Milton Keynes, UK

    01908 501214

    admin@westburyartscentre.co.uk


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