Acrylic Painting Foundations: Level 1 Beginner Course

🎨 Introduction to Acrylic Painting
Level: Beginner | Duration: 6 Weeks
A bold, vibrant start to your painting journey

Level 1: Acrylic Painting Foundations

Beginner Course |

Step into the bold, colourful world of acrylic painting and discover just how exciting this medium can be. Acrylics are vibrant, versatile and wonderfully forgiving, making them the perfect starting point for anyone who has always wanted to paint but does not know where to begin.

Over this 6-week beginner course, you will be guided step-by-step through the essential skills needed to paint with confidence. You will learn how to handle acrylic paint, mix beautiful colours, create texture, build depth, and turn simple references into finished artwork you can feel proud of.

This course is ideal for absolute beginners or anyone who has dabbled with painting but wants proper guidance, structure and encouragement.

Across the course, you will explore:

Acrylic Basics

Get to know your materials, brushes, paints and surfaces, and learn how to set up your workspace like an artist.

Colour Mixing & Confidence

Discover how to mix colours successfully, understand tints, tones and complementary colours, and avoid muddy results.

Brushwork & Texture

Experiment with different brushes, palette knives and mark-making techniques to bring energy and interest into your paintings.

Painting from Life

Learn how to observe shape, proportion and composition through a guided still life painting.

Light, Shadow & Depth

Understand how artists create dimension, atmosphere and realism using tonal values and contrast.

Final Painting Project

Bring everything together in a finished still life or simple landscape painting, using the core skills developed throughout the course.

By the end of the 6 weeks, you will have a strong foundation in acrylic painting and a completed final artwork to celebrate your progress. You will also receive an Acrylic Painting Foundations

Certificate on completion of the course.

Duration: 6 weeks

Level: Complete beginner

Perfect for: Adults who want to start painting properly, build confidence, and enjoy a calm, creative weekly class.