Acrylic Painting Essentials - Beginners
Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th January 2026 - Henshaws, Knaresborough
Available spaces
Join us for an inspiring two-day acrylic painting workshop set in the grounds of Henshaws Arts and Crafts centre, hosted by North Yorks Art School and led by Christopher Shaw, Head of NYAS a seasoned artist dedicated to nurturing creativity in beginners. Designed for those new to painting or seeking to build foundational skills, this workshop guides you through the essentials of acrylics, from materials to creating a vibrant, full-colour painting. Day 1 - You’ll explore acrylic paint properties, gridding techniques, and underpainting with a limited palette and slowly moving onto colour theory and mixing. Day 2 - You’ll create a full-colour artwork from transposition and hone in on what you learned the previous day. Set in the welcoming, creative hub of Henshaws, this beginner-friendly workshop offers a supportive atmosphere, ensuring you leave with a finished paintings and the confidence to continue your artistic journey. All materials are provided, allowing you to focus on creativity and learning. So why acrylic painting? Acrylic painting, a modern innovation developed in the mid-20th century, revolutionised art with its fast-drying, water-based formula, offering versatility unmatched by oils or watercolours. Introduced commercially in the 1950s, acrylics became a favourite of artists like Andy Warhol and David Hockney for their vibrant colours, durability, and ability to mimic other media. Requiring only paint, brushes, and a surface, acrylics are accessible to beginners, making them ideal for creating everything from fine art to home decor. Their usefulness lies in their flexibility, suitable for canvas, paper, or even wood and their eco-friendly water-based composition, which requires no harsh solvents. All materials - acrylic paints, brushes, canvas paper, and pallet knife - are provided in a kit for you to take home. A handout detailing acrylic techniques, colour mixing, and project ideas will also be provided to support your ongoing practice. Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th January 2026 10am - 4pm with Christopher Shaw This workshop takes place at: Henshaws Arts & Crafts Centre 50 Bond End Knaresborough HG5 9AL Workshop includes refreshment and lunch as well as an acrylic painting kit containing paints, brushes, pad and palette knife worth £65 for you to take home following the workshop to help you continue your acrylic journey.
Cancellation Policy
All workshops are priced including VAT charged at 20%. By completing this purchase you are securing a place for a workshop or course which, unless stated, includes all materials, refreshments and lunch. We understand that plans can change, so we’ve outlined our cancellation and rescheduling policies for our residentials to ensure clarity and flexibility. At North Yorks Art School (NYAS), we incur a number of costs as soon as a booking is made — including venue, tutor, bank charges and administration fees. Unfortunately, due to the increasing number of cancellations, we now need to pass on a portion of these costs to customers when cancellations occur. Rescheduling Your Booking You can reschedule your booking up to 8 weeks before the start date of your workshop free of charge — (subject to availability). Reschedules outside of this time will be subject to a 10% booking fee. We will confirm the change in writing and transfer your place accordingly. Cancellations & Refunds If you choose to cancel your booking rather than reschedule, the following cancellation fees will apply: Over 6 Months 90% refund 4 to 6 months 80% refund 2 to 4 months 70% refund 31 to 60 days 50% refund 30 days or less No refund Refunds will be processed to your original payment method within 3–5 business days once the cancellation is confirmed. Your Right to Cancel (Cooling-Off Period) If you live in the UK or EU, you are entitled to a 14-day cancellation window from the date of booking. Within this period, you may cancel for a full refund without providing a reason. To exercise this right, contact us at info@bookaclass.org within the 14-day period. Refunds will be processed to your original payment method. For all booking-related enquiries, rescheduling requests or cancellations, please email: info@bookaclass.org