Course summary
Acrylic painting is a versatile and rewarding medium, suitable for artists of all skill levels. This introductory course is ideal for beginners looking to explore painting for the first time, as well as those wishing to build on existing skills and deepen their creative practice.
Guided by an experienced instructor, you’ll learn a range of essential acrylic painting techniques, including colour mixing, brushwork, composition, and texture. Through step-by-step demonstrations and hands-on exercises, you’ll progress from freehand sketching to creating your own expressive artworks, developing both the confidence and technical skills needed to bring your creative vision to life.
No experience necessary.
What you will learn
- short history of acrylic painting and the difference between oil painting and acrylic painting
- basics of knowledge of colour mixing
- how to use brushes, knives, acrylic medium, paste, sand, and gel on the canvas
What you will get
- guidance in a creative environment
- knowledge of art
- basical pencil sketching and acrylic painting techniques
- confidence to paint and express your feelings
- build your confidence, be challenged, and be inspired
- your completed artwork to take home
What you need to bring
- Canvas panel or canvas paper pad – 30cm x 40cm (12-inch x 16-inch) or similar sizes
- Acrylic paint set or single tubes – 22ml, 50ml or 75 ml optional
1. Red (Cadmium Red or Crimson Red)
2. Blue (Cobalt Blue, Primary Blue, or Ultramarine Blue)
3. Yellow (Medium Yellow or Lemon Yellow)
4. Burnt Sienna
5. White (Titanium White or Lead White)
6. Black (Carbon Black or Mars Black) - Brush set or single brushes for acrylic painting (Size 4 to 10)
1. Flat brush x 2 (any small one, and large one. E.g. Size 2 and size 12)
2. Round brush x 2 (any small one, and large one. E.g. Size 2 and size 12)
3. Mop brush x 1 (size 3 or your choice)
4. Fan brush x 1 (any size, recommended size: 6)
5. Liner Brush x 1 (size 0)
6. Optional – Filbert brushes and Angles brushes - Palette knife
- Small plastic or wooden palette – It can be a disposable paper plate
If you would like to purchase a starter kit for the items listed above, please email [email protected] after booking, and bring $25 to class and collect the kit from the tutor.
- Paper towel
- Water container – It can be a glass bottle or a plastic jar
- Pencil and Eraser
- Clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty
About the tutor
Jun Liu is an exhibiting artist and active member of several artist societies. In addition to her academic background in art history, she has undertaken extensive practical training in classical drawing, life drawing, watercolour, acrylic, and oil painting. After three years of teaching watercolour painting to adult learners, Jun is excited to expand her teaching practice into acrylic painting and share her passion for art with the community.
Course cost
COST: $195.00
Class availability: 10 PLACES REMAINING
Course dates
Tuesday 20 October
6.00pm – 7.30pm (7 sessions)
*No class on 3 November
Book this course
To enrol in this course, fill out the form below. Remember to add the details of any other students who are part of your booking.
Please note: This class requires a minimum number of students to go ahead. For this reason, we encourage students to book at least 5 days prior to the course/workshop. In the unlikely event that we don't get enough enrolments, we may need to postpone to a later date or cancel the course/workshop. You will be advised via email or text prior to the class commencing.
$195.00
10 PLACES AVAILABLE
Course gallery
The photos below are an indication of what to expect from the class.
