Beginner's Acrylic Painting Course
Starts Tuesday 8th September 2026 - NYAS 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. You can also opt to purchase your ownd acrylic painting kit, worth over £70 for only £59.95 that includes: - 9 59ml System3 Acrylic Paints - Palette Knife - Brushes - Acrylic Pad To purchase, please add the kit to your order when booking. Every Tuesday Starts 8th September - 13th October 2026 1.30pm - 4pm 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
Booking & Cancellation Policy Payment Options You can pay in full at the time of booking via card, Google Pay, Apple Pay or PayPal, or choose to pay a 25% deposit and pay the remaining balance 45 days before the event. Cash payment can be made in person at the school, shop or venue. Deposits A 25% non-refundable deposit is required to secure your place on Workshops, Courses and Residentials. This deposit is non-refundable in all circumstances. Balance Due If you pay by deposit, the remaining 75% balance must be paid no later than 45 days before the start date. We will send you a reminder email with a payment link. Cancellation Policy Courses & Workshops More than 8 weeks before start: Full refund minus £20 admin fee. 4–8 weeks before: 70% refund. 2–4 weeks before: 50% refund. Less than 2 weeks before or after start: No refund.