Beginner's Acrylic Painting Course
Starts Tuesday 6th January 2026 - Scarborough
Available spaces
This 6-week acrylic painting course is designed for beginners looking to explore the vibrant and versatile world of acrylics. With guidance, you will learn foundational painting techniques and develop your skills while creating your own unique artworks in a supportive, creative, and friendly environment. Week 1: We'll jump straight in and start a painting based on a limited colour palette. We'll have an image for you. This first session, with your limited palette, is just feeling how the paint works. You'll be shown how to mix your limited range of hues with a palette knife. There'll be guidance on how to apply paint. Chris will talk a lot about the properties of acrylic, the right brushes to use, the various suitable grounds etc. Week 2: We'll begin this session by using the limited range of colours you used in Week 1 and we'll create an underpainting. This is a sort of sketch in paint that we'll create in 20 minutes or less. We'll then put these paintings to one side to dry. Then we'll create a colour wheel and turn our attention to how colour works. We'll focus on primary, secondary and tertiary colours, as well as the use of values and shades. Week 3 – Week 6: Each week we will focus on a new image including portrait, landscape and still life images. We'll work on a different image every week and start to build on your knowledge of colour theory. It's all new at this point so there'll be lots where Chris is helping out and giving guidance and generally coaching on ways you can use your acrylics. There is no one-size-fits-all, so individual nuance will be encouraged. By the end of the course you will: - Understand fundamental acrylic painting techniques - Understand and apply colour theory - Create an underpainting as a compositional foundation - Explore various painting subjects - Develop confidence in creating an original painting This course includes all materials needed to complete the course including your own acrylic painting kit, worth over £60 to take home with you that includes: - 9 59ml System3 Acrylic Paints - Palette Knife - Brushes - Acrylic Pad Every Tuesday Starts 6th January - 10th February 2026 10am - 12.30pm with Christopher Shaw This workshop takes place at: North Yorks Art School 2-4 South Street Scarborough YO11 2BP Includes all materials and refreshments.
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