Calm & Creative Studio / Acrylic (Summer Edition)

6 Week Acrylic Painting Course

This 6-week summer course is designed for anyone who wants to slow down, enjoy painting, and build confidence with acrylics in a relaxed and supportive studio environment. Working through a series of calming, seasonal painting projects, you will explore colour, brushwork, layering, and composition while developing your own personal style.

Each session includes gentle guidance, demonstrations, and plenty of time to paint at your own pace, making this course ideal for beginners as well as those wanting to reconnect with creativity in a calm setting.

Perfect for anyone looking for a peaceful, inspiring class where they can learn new techniques, enjoy the process of painting, and create beautiful summer-inspired work. 🎨

What we’ll cover each week

Week 1 – Getting Started with Acrylics Begin with the essentials of acrylic painting, including materials, brushes, paint handling, and how to mix colours effectively. You’ll create a simple introductory study while getting comfortable with the medium.

Week 2 – Summer Colour & Simple Landscapes Explore how to mix fresh, vibrant summer colours and use them in a simple landscape painting. Focus on skies, fields, water, or garden scenes while learning how to build a composition.

Week 3 – Texture, Layers & Brushwork Develop confidence using different brushes and techniques to create texture and depth. You’ll experiment with layering paint and expressive mark-making to bring more life into your work.

Week 4 – Painting Flowers & Natural Forms Work from summer-inspired subjects such as flowers, foliage, or botanical references. Learn how to simplify shapes, observe colour changes, and create soft yet lively compositions.

Week 5 – Developing a More Finished Painting Bring together the skills from previous weeks to create a more resolved acrylic painting. Focus on structure, colour balance, and refining details while developing confidence in your own approach.

Week 6 – Personal Summer Painting In the final session, create a finished piece inspired by the themes explored throughout the course. This is a chance to work more independently with tutor support, building a painting that feels personal and expressive.