Acrylic Painting: Learn, Explore, Create (Previously: An Introduction to Acrylics)

Acrylic Painting: Learn, Explore, Create (Previously: An Introduction to Acrylics)

Suitable for: Beginners to Intermediate

Learn essential acrylic painting skills including colour, brushwork and blending while exploring a variety of subjects. A friendly course for beginners through to intermediate artists.

About the tutor:
Livvy Stainer is a Hampshire-based artist and tutor specialising in portraiture and figure painting. With 30 years of professional experience, she trained at Heatherley’s School of Art in London.

She has been teaching adult art classes for the past 10 years, sharing her knowledge and passion in a welcoming and accessible environment. Her classes focus on building confidence and helping students develop their individual style.

Our adult workshops are open to participants aged 18 and over.

Materials list
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Course Information – Summer 2026
These workshops take place on Thursdays, 1pm – 3pm

Term one: 16th April to 21st May.
Half term: One week break on 28th May.
Term two: 4th June to 9th July.

Course fees
Participants can either book for a full or half term.
£150 per term (if all 12 sessions booked at the same time)
£81 first term (6 sessions) £81 second term (6 sessions)

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