Introduction to Acrylic Painting with Linda Hollingshead

Introduction to Acrylic Painting with Linda Hollingshead

Experience the joy of acrylic painting in this comprehensive introduction, suitable for beginners as well as more experienced artists .

By The Craft House

Date and time

Location

The Craft House

109-111 Main Street Bingley Bradford BD162HT United Kingdom

Good to know

Highlights

  • 6 hours
  • In person

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

Introduction to Acrylic Painting

Join International Artist Linda Hollingshead, well known for her friendly, inspirational and enjoyable courses and workshops, for this Introduction to Acrylic Painting.

Acrylic paint is water-based and fast-drying, allowing artists to create beautiful works quickly without the use of potentially harmful thinners. This workshop is designed for beginners or those who wish to revisit the basics of acrylic painting. Linda will walk you step-by-step through the whole process of making a painting from selecting the right brushes and surfaces to how to use your tools and equipment. Through the basic techniques of paint mixing, building layers and composition.

We work from photo reference of simple scenes to gain confidence and understanding of the process and best practice to create a finished piece to be proud of.

There will be a summary and round up of the day with suggestions for continuing on your Acrylic Painting Journey.

Participants will be shown demonstrations and receive guided one-to-one help and advice with opportunities for Q&A’s to achieve best results. There will be plenty of time to practice painting at your own pace.

The workshop will involve…

Painting demonstrations

Knowledge of the best materials and tools to use.

Brush handling techniques

How to mix and achieving good paint consistency

Colour mixing.

A step by step process to create finished paintings.

Importance considerations when using acrylic


Level of experience

Beginner or new to painting

This is for you if you want to…

● Use this medium for the 1st time

● Have tried painting with Acrylics and got stuck

● Experience painting in other mediums

● Wonder how Acrylic behaves in comparison to Watercolour or Oil.

● Gain confidence in your painting.

● Try something new.

Cost:

£85 per person - includes materials and equipment use and expert tuition.

Organised by

The Craft House was established in 2016 in Saltaire by April Chamberlain, who continues to manage the business. Having started in Saltaire, The Craft House is now run from new, larger, premises at 109-111 Main Street, Bingley. We have a lovely ground floor cafe and welcoming workshop spaces on the first floor (reached by stairs with two handrails). We offer a vibrant programme of art, craft and textile workshops and courses for adults, enabling you to develop existing skills as well as try new activities. Working closely with a team of talented artist/maker tutors, we provide expertly-run classes in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. We cater for a range of skill levels, from first-time participants to people with existing skills (including other professional artists and makers looking to develop their techniques). Our emphasis is on encouraging creativity and enjoyment whilst passing on key skills. We also cater for private parties and events - please telephone us or call into the cafe to discuss. Please note that all our events are subject to us achieving minimum booking requirements, as we need to ensure they are commercially viable for our tutors - if we have to cancel an event, we will refund your ticket and give you as much notice as possible.

£85
Nov 30 · 09:30 GMT