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Acrylic Painting Basics

  • Beginner
  • 14 and older
  • $185
  • 62 18th St, Brooklyn, NY
  • 10 hours over 5 sessions

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  • $185
  • Trestle Workshops @ 62 18th St, Brooklyn, NY 11232
  • 10 hours over 5 sessions
  • A $30 materials fee will be paid to the instructor on the start of the class.
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Class Description

Description

What you'll learn in this beginner painting class:

This class will delve into many different ways of using acrylic paint, from thin washes and transparent glazes to thick impasto incorporating a variety of added textures. Beginners are welcome! 

Returning students are also welcome to create individual projects with the instructor as they continue to develop their work during the class. We will explore basic color theory through observational still life exercises and abstract mark-making, starting small and working up to a larger painting format. Students will leave this class with a ready-to-hang painting to decorate your home. 

Students will need to purchase the following materials: 

  • 9" x 12" pad of watercolor paper.
  • 4 canvas boards or stretched canvasses ranging from 9" x 12" to 24" x 24". 
  • 9" x 12" Paper palette.
  • A large yogurt container or jar for water.

Important: 

Please note that this workshop requires a one time fee of $30 that covers the cost of paint and brushes which will be provided. This payment must be brought directly to the instructor during your first class.

Refund Policy

Full 8 business days before class time for rescheduling. No refunds.

Reviews of Classes at Trestle Workshops (326)

(4.4-star rating across 326 reviews)
  • Acrylic Painting Basics

    Reviewed by Erin S. on 5/3/2019
    I've been drawing forever, but have always wanted to try my hand at painting – I just don't know anything about techniques and wanted a space to explore and learn the basics. This class is just what I was looking for! It has a relaxed, not-too-structured vibe because the class is quite small (I've taken it twice now and have been one of 3 students both times). If you're looking for something super rigorous this may not be it, but if you're looking to work on your skills in a low-pressure environment with a teacher who will personalize assignments to you, you won't be disappointed :) Zach is a wonderful artist and encouraging teacher with an encyclopedic knowledge of both art history and the more contemporary scene.
  • Acrylic Painting Basics

    Reviewed by Francine S. on 6/29/2016
    Clarity was great. I loved the class
  • Acrylic Painting Basics

    Reviewed by Powell B. on 5/24/2016
    Clarity, our instructor, was great. Knowlegeable. Encouraging. Thoughtful. I took this class to reaquaint myself with painting after not painting for over 30 years. Clarity gave me the instruction & encouragement that I needed to reawaken the paibter in me. Corny, I know. So what. Great class. Great space in Gowanus. My fellow students were sharing & caring. Goddamn I loved that class. Too bad it had ro end.
  • Acrylic Painting Basics

    Reviewed by John D. on 12/27/2015
    First off, this is a review for the "5 Session Intro to Painting" class with instructor Clarity Haynes. I thoroughly enjoyed this class! I learned a lot about acrylic painting techniques and enjoyed myself. Clarity Haynes, the instructor, was well prepared and organized and a wonderful guide to this new material. It helped that I had 3 great classmates working along with me -- it was a warm, friendly, and productive atmosphere and I'm so glad I had the opportunity to do it.
  • Acrylic Painting Basics

    Reviewed by Lillian C. on 7/14/2015
    Facility was subpar - no AC on hot summer nights.
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    Reviewed by Irene C. on 12/22/2014
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Students express their satisfaction with the Acrylic Painting Basics class, mentioning that it provides a relaxed and low-pressure environment for exploring and learning painting techniques. The class size is small, allowing for personalized assignments and individual attention from the instructor, Zach. They describe Zach as a knowledgeable and encouraging teacher with a deep understanding of art history and contemporary art. One student specifically mentioned that the class helped them reawaken their passion for painting after a long break. Additionally, the students appreciate the warm and friendly atmosphere created by their classmates. Overall, the class is praised for its ability to teach acrylic painting techniques and for providing an enjoyable and productive learning experience. Quotes: 1. "Clarity gave me the instruction & encouragement that I needed to reawaken the painter in me." 2. "It was a warm, friendly, and productive atmosphere and I'm so glad I had the opportunity to do it." 3. "My fellow students were sharing & caring. I loved that class."

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Is there work outside the class?
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Hi! There isn't assigned homework or work outside the class. However, if the student wants extra assignments outside of the class you can always ask the Instructor for them.
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