Acrylic Techniques Workshop

Experience level:

This art workshop is suitable for beginners to improvers as there will be guided instruction throughout. Attendees will be limited to 8 to ensure that everyone will receive individual support.

About the tutor:

The workshop will be led by Sharon Brookes who is the proprietor and lead tutor of Backbury House Retreats. She has a degree in Art, is a practising artist as well as a fully qualified art teacher with nearly 30 years’ experience of teaching in a range of educational settings.

The workshop timings:

The workshop runs from 1pm-4pm. Please arrive for 12:45 for welcome drinks.

Example of the workshop programme:

• Firstly, you will be guided through a series of painting exercises to encourage experimentation in a range of acrylic painting techniques.
• The techniques covered within the workshop will include underpainting, glazing, dry brush, impasto, knife work and scraping back.
• Following the experimentation exercises, you will then complete a practice piece where you will apply your new-found knowledge to increase your proficiency in acrylic painting.

What’s included:

• Expert guidance by a fully qualified art teacher.
• Practical demonstrations and exercises on acrylic painting.
• A course pack to take home.
• All art materials to use on the day.
• Tea or coffee.

What you will need to bring:

You may wish to bring an art apron or overall. For your convenience, we supply all materials and refreshments.