DRAWING BASICS I
DRAWING BASICS FOR BEGINNERS!
LEVEL: Beginner
WHERE: In-Studio
COST: $292 for a 6-week workshop
UPCOMING WORKSHOP DATES:
Drawing Basics I – Wednesdays – 9:00-11:30AM
10/25/23 – 12/6/23 (no class 11/22) | SOLD OUT
Drawing Basics I – Tuesdays – 9:00-11:30AM
1/9/24 – 2/13/24 | REGISTER NOW
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Discover the joys of artistic expression with our Drawing Basics Course! This introductory course is tailored for those who have little to no prior drawing experience and wish to embark on a creative journey. Our skilled and supportive instructors will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, from understanding basic shapes and lines to shading and perspective. You’ll learn essential techniques, gain confidence in your abilities, and develop a strong foundation that will set you on a path to creating your own beautiful artworks. Whether you dream of sketching landscapes, portraits, or anything that inspires you, this class is your first step toward unlocking your artistic potential. Join us and bring your imagination to life on paper!
REQUIRED SUPPLIES
- SKETCHBOOK: 9″x12″ spiral bound
- LARGE DRAWING PAD: 18″x24″
- PENCILS: HB and 6B
- ERASER: Kneaded and vinyl
- CHARCOAL: Compressed charcoal and vine charcoal
- OTHER: Pencil sharpener, blending tortillon, micron pen (or thin sharpie)
VIRTUAL ACRYLIC PAINTING BASICS
PAINTING BASICS FOR BEGINNERS!
LEVEL: Beginner-intermediate
WHERE: Virtual
WHEN: Tuesdays, September – May
COST: $270 for a 6-class session
TIME: 9:00am-11:00am
UPCOMING COURSE DATES 2023-2024:
Session 1: 9/5/23 – 10/17/23 (no class 10/10) | SOLD OUT
Session 2: 10/24/23 – 12/5/23 (no class 11/21) | SOLD OUT
Session 3: 1/9/24 – 2/13/24 | REGISTER NOW
Purchase Introduction Tutorial Video:
INTRO VIDEO TUTORIAL
Before joining Acrylic Basics, watch our introduction tutorial video!
Introduction to Weekly Acrylic Painting Basics:
Before joining Acrylic Basics, we HIGHLY recommend purchasing our introduction tutorial video! Students will gain a greater understanding of the essential art supplies needed to get started with acrylics and how to navigate the overwhelming buying options online and in the stores. We will go over the different brush selections, painting surfaces, palettes, paints, and more. There will be drawing exercises, helping you build the foundation for painting.
The only supplies you will need for this video is a sketchbook (or plain paper), pencil, and an eraser!
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Explore your creative side in our Live Virtual Acrylic Painting Basics Course! This course is for anyone who wants to learn to paint with acrylics or advance their painting and creative skills. Start at the very beginning, learn about choosing paints, painting surfaces, and how to make the most of your paint and brushes as you create. Basic color theory and color mixing will be explored as well as textures and techniques. Also incorporated are drawing lessons on perspective and composition. This course begins with important painting basics and continues to teach technical skills for intermediate and advanced painting as sessions continue. Everyone will work at their own pace. No previous skills required, that is except for some basic painting tools to start, like brushes, surfaces and paints.
REQUIRED SUPPLIES
- PAINT: Golden or Liquitex Brand – Cadmium yellow light, Cadmium yellow deep, Cadmium red light, Quinacridone magenta, Ultramarine Blue, Cerulean Blue, Viridan, Burnt Umber, Titanium white (large tube)
- BRUSHES: Long handle Simply Simmons Synthetic Bristle Brushes (not regular bristle brushes) Size 16 Bright, Size 12 Bright, Size 6 Bright, Size 4 Round, Size 16 Roun
- PALETTE: 16″ Masterson Sta-Wet Premier Palette, Sta-Wet Palette Sheets (package of 30), and Sponge Insert
CANVAS: Blick Studio Canvas Panels – these are a perfect blend of economy and quality – Package of 5, 8×10, Package of 5, 12×16 - OTHER ITEMS: Paper Towels, Water containers (2), Spray bottle, Pencils, eraser + sharpener, Sketchbook, 9×12 spiral on the side
ACRYLIC PAINTING BASICS
JOIN US FOR WEEKLY PAINTING IN THE STUDIO!
LEVEL: Beginner-intermediate
WHERE: In-Studio
WHEN: Thursdays, September – May
COST: $292 for a 6-class session
TIME: 9:00am-11:30am
UPCOMING COURSE DATES 2023-2024:
Session 1: 9/7/23 – 10/19/23 (no class 10/12) | SOLD OUT
Session 2: 10/26/23 – 12/7/23 (no class 11/23) | SOLD OUT
Session 3: 1/11/24 – 2/15/24 | REGISTER NOW
Purchase Introduction Tutorial Video:
INTRO VIDEO TUTORIAL
Before joining Acrylic Basics, watch our introduction tutorial video!
Introduction to Weekly Acrylic Painting Basics:
Before joining Acrylic Basics, we HIGHLY recommend purchasing our introduction tutorial video! Students will gain a greater understanding of the essential art supplies needed to get started with acrylics and how to navigate the overwhelming buying options online and in the stores. We will go over the different brush selections, painting surfaces, palettes, paints, and more. There will be drawing exercises, helping you build the foundation for painting.
The only supplies you will need for this video is a sketchbook (or plain paper), pencil, and an eraser!
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Explore your creative side in our Acrylic Painting Basics Course! This course is for anyone who wants to learn to paint with acrylics or advance their painting and creative skills. Start at the very beginning, learn about choosing paints, painting surfaces, and how to make the most of your paint and brushes as you create. Basic color theory and color mixing will be explored as well as textures and techniques. Also incorporated are drawing lessons on perspective and composition. This course begins with important painting basics and continues to teach technical skills for intermediate and advanced painting as sessions continue. Everyone will work at their own pace. No previous skills required, that is except for some basic painting tools to start, like brushes, surfaces and paints.
REQUIRED SUPPLIES
- PAINT: Golden or Liquitex Brand – Cadmium yellow light, Cadmium yellow deep, Cadmium red light, Quinacridone magenta, Ultramarine Blue, Cerulean Blue, Viridan, Burnt Umber, Titanium white (large tube)
- BRUSHES: Long handle Simply Simmons Synthetic Bristle Brushes (not regular bristle brushes) Size 16 Bright, Size 12 Bright, Size 6 Bright, Size 4 Round, Size 16 Roun
- PALETTE: 16″ Masterson Sta-Wet Premier Palette, Sta-Wet Palette Sheets (package of 30), and Sponge Insert
CANVAS: Blick Studio Canvas Panels – these are a perfect blend of economy and quality – Package of 5, 8×10, Package of 5, 12×16 - OTHER ITEMS: Paper Towels, Water containers (2), Spray bottle, Pencils, eraser + sharpener, Sketchbook, 9×12 spiral on the side
