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Experience the calming and creative process of acrylic paint pouring in this engaging workshop. Whether you're new to art or an experienced artist, you'll get to experiment with up to three colors to create a stunning, medium-sized fluid art piece. Unleash your creativity and take home a unique, one-of-a-kind artwork that reflects your artistic vision.

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Adult Beginning Acrylic Painting

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Discover the essentials of acrylic painting, from mixing colors and layering techniques to creating stunning landscapes and still lifes. This beginner-friendly class will equip you with foundational skills while exploring various artistic styles. Perfect for those new to painting or seeking to enhance their technique—all materials are included.

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Painting I: Acrylics & Oils

Unleash your creativity and explore the vibrant world of acrylics and oils at Aartwerk Studio. Dive into a hands-on experience where you'll learn essential techniques, unleash your artistic potential, and create stunning masterpieces under the guidance of experienced instructors. Join us and bring your imagination to life through the power of colors and brushes.

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  • 16 and older
  • $280
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  • 1141 W Granville Ave, Chicago, IL
  • 16 hours & 20 minutes over 7 sessions

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Painting I, Acrylic is the introduction to the fundamentals of painting. We warmly recommend taking this course prior to any other painting course, even if your ultimate medium of choice is oil. Acrylics are fast drying, water-based paints, and will allow for quicker exploration of various approaches to painting.  Because of this, technical rules and planning process are (unlike with oils) virtually nonexistent in this course.

This said, the course will provide an in-depth introduction to color theory and invite students to begin to think about composition not just in terms of form and value but also with regard to color. As there is no one ‘right way’ to paint, we shall actively explore a variety of ways to begin and develop a painting, through hands-on investigation of concepts and techniques that these processes entail: tonal (under)painting, block-out (under)painting, wash, direct painting, layering, impasto, glazing, scumbling, dry-brushing, painting sgraffito, etc. Incorporated in these processes are various technical questions that will also be answered:  we shall learn about canvases, primers, stretchers, brushes, palette knives and other tools, paints, pigments, mediums, and more.

Oils are back! There is a revival of interest in oils, and we understand why you are eager to jump into exploring this beautiful medium. However, if you you are entirely new to painting, we recommend (but don’t require) working with acrylics first. (Should you wonder why, please read the course description for Acrylics I.)

The course will commence with an introduction to the medium. Students will learn the rules for proper usage and develop an understanding of the chemistry of the medium (in layman terms) for easier manipulation. As in the Acrylics I course, students will learn hands-on different ways in which one may start and develop a painting. (If you have worked with acrylics before, you will be able to appreciate the differences between the mediums: you will discover what oils allow for that acrylics do not, and vice versa.  

You may also decide to combine techniques—of course, in the correct manner.)

You will receive an email with the information about materials when you register.

Refund Policy

You may cancel your reservation up to 11 business days prior to the start time of the course.

  • You may choose to be refunded less a 10% processing fee.
  • Or to get Credit valid for six months.
  • Or to attend another course of the same (or lower) value.
  • No one will be refunded after this. No one will be refunded twice in a row.

Please note: You cannot transfer your classes to a next session, or get a credit for missed classes. Attending classes you signed up for is your responsibility, and we offer options (and open studios) allowing you to make up for the class(es) you missed during the session in question.

Special cases: If you are prevented from attending more than 2/3 of a course for which you registered on account of prolonged serious illness or grave personal calamity, we will try to accommodate you by giving you credit. Keep in mind that non-timely cancellation may result in taking someone else’s spot; thus you will need to demonstrate the seriousness of your circumstances.

Reviews of Classes at Aartwerk Studio (12)

(4.9-star rating across 12 reviews)
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    I really enjoyed this class. The instructor was very helpful and I learned some really good techniques. I'm planning to take more classes from Aartwerk in the future.
  • Painting I: Acrylics & Oils

    This is a fantastic beginners course. I feel like I have a better understanding of fundamental concepts around materials and basic techniques
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  • Painting I: Acrylics & Oils

    This class exceeded my expectations. Highly recommended.
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Students had a positive experience with Painting I: Acrylics & Oils, praising the quality of instruction and the amount of useful techniques they learned. Reviewers indicated that the class served as an excellent introduction for beginners, offering a solid understanding of core concepts, materials, and methods used in painting. The class also surpassed the expectations of students, concluding with strong recommendations for future learners. Participants are looking forward to enrolling in more classes offered by Aartwerk to further advance their skills. Key quotes include: "The instructor was very helpful and I learned some really good techniques." "I feel like I have a better understanding of fundamental concepts around materials and basic techniques." "This class exceeded my expectations. Highly recommended."

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