On this course you will learn how versatile acrylic paint is and how to use it. How to paint various subject matter and how to use the characteristics of acrylic paint to advantage. You will take home with you a work of art to be proud of, and the desire to return and learn more!
That's the belief of our expert tutor Murray Ince a local artist from Totland Bay on the Isle of Wight.
Acrylics are one of the most versatile of mediums and Murray will show you how it can be used thin like watercolour or applied heavily as with oil colour. He will demonstrate how it can be used to paint on many surfaces and how to use the quick drying properties to advantage and how to adapt techniques to suit the medium.
Murray will guide you through observation, colour mixing, composition, working from photographs and introduce you to landscape and seascape painting, still life and the painting of other subject matter. Acrylics aren't limited to traditional painting surfaces and can be used on many other surfaces including stones, flowerpots, wood, and is ideally suited to decorating walls and furniture. Once you get started you won't want to stop!
Our small classes - with never more than 12 mean that everyone gets plenty of individual tuition as well as the benefit of trying something in a great environment with like-minded people. This great value course comprises 10 hours of tuition spread over 2 days.
This course - NEW for Norton Grange, is suitable for novices and improvers and includes all materials required. If the weather permits, inspiration may be taken outside.
Dates Available
12 April 2010
10 May 2010
21 June 2010
19 July 2010
16 August 2010
27 September 2010
25 October 2010
22 November 2010
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Norton Grange Painting with Acrylics - Taster
Starting out with a new hobby can sometimes be a daunting experience, that's why it's important to get expert advice.
Our expert tutor Murray Ince a local artist from Totland Bay on the Isle of Wight will cover all the basics in this one day session. How versatile acrylic paint is and how to use it. How to paint various subject matter and how to use the characteristics of acrylic paint to advantage.
Once you get started you won't want to stop!
Our small classes - with never more than 12 mean that everyone gets plenty of individual tuition as well as the benefit of trying something in a great environment with like-minded people.
This course - NEW for Norton Grange, is suitable for novices and improvers and includes all materials required.
Dates Available
14 May 2010
30 July 2010
15 October 2010
Find out More about Painting with Acrylics Taster
Norton Grange Coastal Resort
Yarmouth, Isle of Wight. PO41 0SD
With it's tropical palms and picturesque fishing, yachting and ferry port of Yarmouth nearby, as well as a ten minute stroll to the beach, a stay at Norton Grange feels almost like being abroad. But you’ll still enjoy home comforts of a three course dinner, comfortable accommodation as well as fantastic leisure facilities and of course, the very best in entertainment every night.
