Beginner's Acrylic Painting Course
Starts Tuesday 5th January 2027 - NYAS Scarborough with Christopher Shaw
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: It's time for colour! We'll create a colour wheel and turn our attention to how colour works. We'll focus on primary, secondary, tertiary and complementary colours as well as look at the importance of values and tones. Working from an image, we'll then attempt to complete a small painting using a warm and cool set of primary colours alongside black, white and burnt umber. Week 3 – Week 6: Each week we will focus on a new image including a portrait, a landscape and a still life image. In this way, knowledge will build week after week. 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 own 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 5th January - 9th February 2027 1.30pm - 4pm with Christopher Shaw This course 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.