One day Workshops
Monday 27th April 2020
Fun & Free with Acrylics
Acrylics. All abilities
Acrylics are a hugely versatile, very forgiving and ultimately very fun medium!
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We will dive deep into the various characteristics of acrylics, and how to use there specific properties to our advantage. As well as how to bypass many of the common pitfalls and struggles of the medium.
All this brought together to look at creating vibrant and exciting paintings, and have fun doing it!
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This will be equally good day for people looking to try acrylics for the first as it will experienced acrylic painters looking to inject a new leash of life into their work
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Amongst all the usual principles we will look at:
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The variety of ways we can use acrylics
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Different ways to mix and apply paint
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The so called "pros & cons"
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Pitfalls of the medium and how to avoid them (there are a couple of big mistakes many people make with this medium)
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How build a painting using this medium
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Working with different paint consistencies from thin glazes to thick impasto
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Overall the versatility of acrylic, why they are so forgiving..
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...how this can really help us to free up...
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...and real focus on having fun with this great medium!!
£70 per person
£10 extra for materials if needed
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10am - 4pm
Church House in Alcester, Warwickshire. B49 5AL
Max. 12 students with plenty of one on one time
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This price includes 2 x A3 sheets of rough watercolour paper perfect for this approach
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Larger A2 sheets available also at £4 each
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Materials needed: Normal watercolour or acrylic paints and brushes that people feel comfortable with. Watercolour paper as sheets, pad or gummed blocks and necessary means to stretch stick down (ie boards and tape if needed) Normal painting gear.
I am happy to advise further so please feel free to email or call at the details below.
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Friendly but productive and focused atmosphere.
Plenty of one on one tuition. We can really focus in on the individual needs of each student, and what they are hoping to achieve.
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I encourage people to paint whatever subject they like, all though will advise on most suitable for particular workshops. Bring your own photos or I can provide a wide selection of choices.
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There is at least one demonstration to illustrate the main points of the workshop in action.
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Bring your own lunch. Drinks & biscuits provided.
To book your spot please fill in the form to the right or contact at these details:
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07980 611 267
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Full payment due on booking to secure place. BACS or cheque, details will follow with confirmation email.