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Overview

Join our casual, drop-in Acrylic Painting Class anytime. Each class is perfect for both beginners and those with some painting experience!

Every session is self-contained, so there’s no need to commit or catch up on missed lessons. Whether you come once or make it a weekly treat, every class brings a fresh start with new skills to explore.

In every standalone session, you’ll focus on essential acrylic painting exercises. These cover everything from color mixing and brush handling to perspective, proportion, and negative space.

With guidance from a professional artist, you’ll learn in a relaxed, small-group setting—enjoying creativity all at once!

Drop in whenever you like—each class introduces a different theme, so there’s always something new and fun to learn. Come once, come often, and enjoy the freedom of painting on your schedule.

No commitment required. Just bring your curiosity, and we’ll handle the rest.

Term 2: 1st May - 3rd July 2025

Week 3


Thursday, 15th May

12:00 to 1:30 pm


Week 4


Thursday, 22nd May

12:00 to 1:30 pm


Week 5


Thursday, 29th May

12:00 to 1:30 pm


Week 6


Thursday, 5th June

12:00 to 1:30 pm


Week 7


Thursday, 12th June

12:00 to 1:30 pm


Week 8


Thursday, 19th June

12:00 to 1:30 pm


Week 9


Thursday, 26th June

12:00 to 1:30 pm


Week 10


Thursday, 3rd July

12:00 to 1:30 pm


What to expect in each class

A guided, hands-on lesson in acrylic painting fundamentals.
A completed artwork by the end of the session—no ongoing projects!
Techniques suited to all skill levels, whether you’re mastering the basics or refining advanced methods.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this 10-week acrylic class, you will have:

Improved your observational skills

Learned effective planning techniques

Practised hand-eye coordination for better accuracy

Gained an understanding of form and structure to simplify your paintings

Learned various painting techniques, including proportion, line work, shading, and tone

Created a series of drawings using acrylics on canvas

Developed an eye for harmony and contrast in your work

Gained confidence in your painting abilities

Audience

This class is suitable for:

Beginners and intermediate students eager to learn or deepen their painting skills.
Anyone interested in exploring acrylics as part of their artistic journey.
Students with some prior experience looking to refresh and expand their skills.
Anyone looking for a fun relaxing morning with friends simply enjoying painting.

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Acrylics 10-Week Course
Term 2: 1st May - 3rd July 2025

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Week 1: Introduction to Acrylics & Basic Techniques

Understanding acrylic paints, brushes, and surfaces
Basic techniques: blending, dry brushing, glazing, and layering
Creating a simple color gradient sky as a warm-up exercise

$30.00 PP

225 Main Road Toukley NSW

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Week 2: Color Mixing & Theory

The color wheel: primary, secondary, and complementary colors
Mixing colors effectively & avoiding muddy colors
Creating a colorful abstract painting using only primary colors

$30.00 PP

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Week 3: Painting a Seascape

Techniques for painting water, waves, and reflections
Using blues and whites for depth
Creating a calm ocean scene with a beach

$30.00 PP

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Week 4: Water Garden Painting

Composing a balanced water garden with lily pads, water reflections, and foliage
Blending cool tones to capture water movement and light
Painting vibrant reflections and natural textures in a water garden scene

$30.00 PP

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Week 5: Still Life Painting

Understanding light, shadow, and form
Using underpainting techniques for depth
Painting a simple still life

$30.00 PP

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Week 6: Impressionist Style Painting

Learning loose, expressive brushstrokes
Studying artists like Monet & Van Gogh
Creating a colorful impressionist-style floral field

$30.00 PP

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Week 7: Painting a Cityscape at Night

Creating lights and reflections
Layering dark colors for depth
Painting a rainy city street with glowing lights

$30.00 PP

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Week 8: Portraits in Acrylics

Understanding skin tones and blending
Capturing facial proportions and expressions
Painting a simple expressive portrait

$30.00 PP

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Week 9: Abstract & Expressive Art

Exploring intuitive painting and texture
Experimenting with palette knives and mixed media
Creating a freeform abstract painting based on emotions

$30.00 PP

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Week 10: Final Project & Exhibition

Students create a painting of their choice using learned skills
Group feedback and finishing touches
Paintings to be shown in end of term art show (optional)

$30.00 PP

225 Main Road Toukley NSW

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