Acrylic Painting Course

An acrylic painting course where you'll learn everything from colour theory to composition and advanced techniques


Parramatta College
Parramatta College
4.9 (18)
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8 x 2 hours Class size 1 to 8 guests    

  $450 (Afterpay & PayPal Pay in 4 available)

Unearth the world of art in this acrylic painting course in Sydney workshop that unfolds over eight immersive weeks.
Start with an introduction to acrylic paints, mediums and colour theory. You'll learn all about brush handling and colour mixing and paint an abstract design on canvas (based on colour theory).
Move on to introduction to composition and design, where you'll learn about the rule of thirds, balance, contrast and light and shadow. Paint a still life on canvas to put these learnings into practice.
We'll finish with advanced techniques, where you'll learn about perspective, composition, palette knives, layering and glazing. Paint a landscape, seascape, or cityscape on canvas to practice.
Finish up the course with a foundational understanding of art and painting and some painted artworks to take home.
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly
What to bring
Materials:
  • Primed stretch canvas x3 of – 12" x 16" (305mm x 406mm)
  • Acrylic paint set: Primary Colours (warm red, cool red/ warm yellow, cool yellow/ warm blue, cool blue/ + black and white)
  • Acrylic brush set: Round size 2 / Round size 6 / Filbert size 10 Flat size 14
This is the basic list. However, you can extend this list by using larger canvases or bring a full set of colours or a full set of brushes. Make sure your canvases are gesso primed already (painted white and ready for painting). If unsure, ask your supplier.
Session repeats

This class series runs over 8 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.

Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, birthday or hens party.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.

Location

Enter via Ross St entrance - Parramatta Community College, North Parramatta NSW

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Parramatta College
Parramatta College

4.9 (18)
Facebook likes 2k followers

Parramatta Community College has been at the forefront of community education in the region since 1986. We are for social purpose (not-for-profit), a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 90276), and a member of Community Colleges Australia. We focus not only on quality education for all, but also on ensuring that our training is accessible.
We educate for life. This means we provide adult education opportunities that includes developing personal interests, through to upskilling or reskilling for work and career. The College also provides part or fully funded training for community members that may be facing barriers to training.

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2026-07-03 15:00:00
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