Beginners

A relaxed introduction to painting with acrylics - no previous experience needed.

If you've always wanted to try acrylic painting but aren't sure where to start, this three-hour session is designed to give you a friendly and enjoyable introduction.

I'll guide you through the basics, from setting up your workspace and choosing colours to handling your paint and getting started on a painting.

We'll begin with a short demonstration, including how to approach the first stages of a painting, and I'll show you some simple techniques to help you feel confident getting started.

You'll then choose from a selection of seascape and landscape subjects and create your own painting, with individual guidance and encouragement from me throughout the session.

We'll also look at practical things that can make painting more comfortable and enjoyable, including how to set up your workspace, whether you are right- or left-handed, working upright, and making your own simple stay-wet palette.

During the session you'll

• Learn how to set up your painting space comfortably
• Discover how to work with a limited selection of acrylic colours
• See a demonstration of how to begin a painting
• Choose your own seascape or landscape subject
• Learn some basic acrylic painting techniques
• Create your own painting during the session
• Receive individual guidance throughout

No previous painting experience is necessary - just come along and enjoy painting.

What to bring

For people new to painting I will have all you need for this session apart from protective clothing. If you enjoy the experience and would like to do more, you will have an idea of what to buy for the next session.

Where

Methodist Church Hall, Roman Road, Bemerton, Salisbury SP2 9BH. Situated through the black gates, parking next to the hall.

Cancellation

Cancellation is available up to 24 hours from the booking date.

• Up to 24 hours: the transaction fee charged by Stripe or SumUp will be deducted from the refund.
• After 24 hours: booking fees are not refundable if you need to cancel but the booking can be transferred to a later available date.