Paint Your Dog: An Expressive Acrylic Workshop

This relaxed and engaging Paint Your Dog workshop invites participants to create a loose, expressive acrylic pet portrait of their own dog using professional-grade acrylic paints. Designed for all skill levels, this acrylic painting workshop focuses on capturing personality, movement, and character rather than photographic realism.Participants will be guided step by step through the process of painting a dog portrait in acrylics, learning how to simplify forms, use confident and expressive brushstrokes, and build a harmonious colour palette with professional-line acrylic paints. Clear demonstrations and personalised guidance ensure a supportive and inspiring learning environment.Each student will work from a printed A4 photographic reference of their dog, which must be brought to the workshop. With structured instruction and one-on-one feedback, participants will learn how to translate their reference into a vibrant, contemporary dog portrait.By the end of this pet portrait painting class, students will have completed a unique acrylic dog painting and gained practical techniques applicable to future animal portrait painting, as well as expressive portrait work more broadly. The Paint Your Dog Workshop is part of Eckersley’s ongoing commitment to inspiring creativity and bringing people together through art. As one of Australia’s leading art and craft supply retailers, Eckersley’s proudly supports a diverse and passionate community of artists, hobbyists, crafters, and pet lovers. Open to all skill levels, this workshop provides a fun, relaxed, and supportive environment where participants can explore expressive painting techniques while celebrating their connection with their dogs. Participants are also encouraged to join the Creative Rewards loyalty program, which offers an exclusive 10% in-store discount on the day of the workshop, along with many other creative benefits.

• Expert instruction and live demonstration
• A completed painting of your dog
• Introduction to materials using Pebeo acrylics and mediums
• A fun, creative experience in a supportive group setting
• Tips on essential techniques for acrylic painting

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