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Colour & Confidence: Acrylic Painting for Beginners

$507.00

This beginner-friendly acrylic painting course is designed to help you build confidence and creativity with paint, even if you've never picked up a brush before.

We'll begin by introducing acrylic paints, brushes and essential tools, helping you understand their unique properties.

You'll practice basic brush techniques, explore how to mix colours effectively and experiment with different textures. by the end of the day, you'll create a small simple abstract painting through colour-blending exercises to build confidence with paint application.

Through guided exercises, you'll explore the theory of colour, enjoy colour mixing, layering, and texture to create depth and dimension in your paintings.

Each lesson will focus on a different fundamental skill, ensuring that you gain a solid foundation while having fun experimenting with different styles. As the course progresses, you'll apply your new skills to create simple yet beautiful paintings, from abstract compositions to nature-inspired pieces. We'll also cover tips on fixing mistakes, blending techniques, and how to add personal expression to your artwork.

By the end of the course, you'll have completed multiple paintings and gained the confidence to continue exploring acrylics on your own.

Whether you're looking for a creative outlet or a stepping stone into the world of art, this course will help you unlock your artistic potential in a supportive and enjoyable environment.

This beginner-friendly acrylic painting course is designed to help you build confidence and creativity with paint, even if you've never picked up a brush before.

We'll begin by introducing acrylic paints, brushes and essential tools, helping you understand their unique properties.

You'll practice basic brush techniques, explore how to mix colours effectively and experiment with different textures. by the end of the day, you'll create a small simple abstract painting through colour-blending exercises to build confidence with paint application.

Through guided exercises, you'll explore the theory of colour, enjoy colour mixing, layering, and texture to create depth and dimension in your paintings.

Each lesson will focus on a different fundamental skill, ensuring that you gain a solid foundation while having fun experimenting with different styles. As the course progresses, you'll apply your new skills to create simple yet beautiful paintings, from abstract compositions to nature-inspired pieces. We'll also cover tips on fixing mistakes, blending techniques, and how to add personal expression to your artwork.

By the end of the course, you'll have completed multiple paintings and gained the confidence to continue exploring acrylics on your own.

Whether you're looking for a creative outlet or a stepping stone into the world of art, this course will help you unlock your artistic potential in a supportive and enjoyable environment.

ESSENTIAL INFO

If you purchase a ticket for this course, all the information on this page will be emailed to you with your ticket.

👥 Ages: Adults only 18+

📍 Venue: Bellingen High School (Wheelchair Accessible)

📈 Level: BEGINNER skill level

⏰ Schedule: Mon–Fri, 9am – 4pm (5 Full-Days)

Required skills & experience

  • No experience required.

Supplies that you need to bring to class

  • Acrylic Paints - a basic set of primary colours (red, blue, yellow), plus green, purple, brown, black and white (A selection of favourite colours could also enhance your creativity)

  • Paintbrushes - a variety of sizes and shapes, including flat, round, and detail brushes

  • Canvases- at least three 40cmx30cm, and two larger canvases for final pieces

  • Palette - plastic lids, glass or disposable paper plates for mixing colours

  • Palette knife and moulding paste for adding texture

  • Water Container - a plastic yoghurt container will be fine

  • Cotton buds, Paper Towels or cloth rags, for wiping brushes and cleaning up

  • Old sheet to protect desk

  • Pencil and Eraser for sketching outlines before painting

  • Apron or Old Clothes to protect from paint splashes

A desk easel is optional, the tutor will provide them for all students.

Learning outcomes

  • Master Essential Brushwork: Understand the unique properties of acrylic mediums and develop control over various brush techniques and tools.

  • Apply Colour Theory: Confidently mix, blend, and apply colours to create depth, harmony, and dimension within a painting.

  • Explore Layering and Texture: Experiment with building paint layers and creating diverse textures to add visual interest and structural variety to your work.

  • Troubleshoot with Confidence: Learn practical, stress-free strategies to correct mistakes, modify compositions, and adapt your canvas as your piece develops.

  • Create Finished Artworks: Complete a range of simple paintings—from abstract colour-blending exercises to nature-inspired compositions—establishing a solid foundation for independent practice.

WEEK PLAN

DAY ONE

  • Introduction to acrylic paints, brushes, and essential tools.

  • Practise basic brush techniques and effective colour mixing.

  • Create a small, simple abstract painting using colour-blending exercises to build confidence.

DAY TWO

  • Understanding colour theory, relationships, and values.

  • Guided exercises in layering and colour mixing to create visual depth and dimension.

  • Begin a composition focused on colour harmony.

DAY THREE

  • Experimenting with texture and manipulation.

  • Learn practical tips for blending techniques and how to easily fix mistakes on the canvas.

  • Create a multi-layered painting incorporating diverse textures.

DAY FOUR

  • Shifting from abstract to representation.

  • Learn how to plan a simple composition using shapes, light, and shadows found in the natural world.

  • Progress to a beautiful, nature-inspired landscape or botanical piece.

DAY FIVE

  • Bringing all foundational skills together.

  • Explore ways to add personal style, expression, and fine details to your artwork.

  • Complete your final paintings and review your new suite of artwork.

COURSE TUTOR

Deborah Burton

Deborah Burton is an experienced educator and artist with over 24 years of teaching experience in Queensland, specialising in creative expression and beginner-friendly acrylic painting.

She enjoys painting in her gardens at Gumtree Gallery Studios, in Highfields, Queensland. She has been creating art pieces all of her life, however she began to look more seriously into her artistic abilities in 1995 with a group of likeminded artists in Helidon. This is where she expanded her passion for oils on canvas.

Deborah joined her current art group, ‘Artists of Crow’s Nest’ in 2019, with whom she shares a love of experimenting and expanding her artistic talents through a variety of mediums. A predominant theme in Deborah’s work is her passion for blending colours and exploring the changes in light.

She has always been inspired by the famous French Impressionist, Claude Monet. She thoroughly enjoys studying his techniques, using relatively small, thin, brush strokes. Deborah likes to paint realistic scenes of modern life, and often paints outdoors.

“Deborah was very good and supportive. She provided a clear plan for the week and spent time in reflection of what we had learned. She was well prepared and had put a lot of effort in making sure we got the most from it.”
— Happy Camper Review
“Deborah was fantastic she made everyone feel relaxed and enjoy the process.”
— Happy Camper Review

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