Home›Art & Drawing›Painting Courses›How to Paint Classes – Beginners How to Paint Classes - Beginners BOOK NOW DETAILS BOOKING & TIMETABLE VENUES TUTORS Discover your inner artist and learn to paint in a fun and supportive environment. Our How to Paint Classes - Beginners are a great way to spend some relaxing time away from your busy work schedule and channel your creative energy. This course is perfect if you've always wanted to paint but haven't known where to start. It is also a great course for students who have completed our How to Draw Beginners course and want to try a new artistic medium. Starting with basic colour theory and mixing colours, you will learn how to create a painting from initial drawing to completion, working with a variety of different tools including brushes and palette knives. You will also learn how to set up your palette, brushes and palette knives, allowing you to work towards the results you desire. Mainly working with water soluble acrylic paints to capture still life objects, our experienced tutors will encourage and help build your confidence as a painter and artist, as well as giving you the freedom to discover your unique style. WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS COURSE: Pick up a brush, explore colour and create paintings in a relaxed and supportive studio setting. Learn how to begin a painting from initial drawing through to completion Understand basic colour theory and colour mixing Experiment with acrylic paint, brushes and palette knives Build confidence painting in a beginner-friendly environment Develop your ability to paint from still life objects and set-ups Gain practical knowledge of how to use and organise your painting tools Receive constructive guidance and feedback from experienced art tutors Use the course as a springboard into further painting, drawing or art classes View Upcoming Classes Colour Theory Learn the basics of colour theory and colour mixing, helping you make more confident choices when painting. Acrylic Painting Work mainly with water-soluble acrylic paints, exploring how to build colour, shape and form on the page. Palette and Tools Understand how to set up and use your palette, brushes, palette knives and mediums effectively. Still Life Painting Paint from still life objects and set-ups, developing your observation skills and confidence with composition. From Drawing to Painting Learn how to begin a painting from an initial drawing and develop it through to a finished artwork. Tutor Feedback Receive constructive guidance and encouragement to help you build confidence, improve technique and discover your own style. Do I need any previous experience? Not at all! This course is suitable for both complete beginners and those with some experience in different artistic mediums. What should I wear? Any art class can get a bit messy, so we recommend wearing easily washable clothes. Do I need to bring along any materials? We supply all materials for classes, so all you need to bring is yourself and a readiness to learn. What will we be painting? You will primarily be working with still-life objects to begin with. If you are interested in continuing your journey with other subjects, try out our Portrait Painting or Landscape Painting courses. Want to learn more? Keep painting with one of the courses below. Build on everything you've learnt so far, continue developing your painting techniques and artistic skills, and explore new subjects, styles and approaches. How to Paint Classes – Improvers Watercolour Painting Course Landscape Painting Your Art Supplies City Academy's art studio has everything you need to get creative. All materials, including paper, brushes and other art supplies, will be provided. BENEFITS OF ART CLASSES Course Enquiry Register Your Interest We’ll contact you when new class dates become available. First Name * Last Name * Email Address * Phone Number * Register Your Interest Payments options Cancellations Policy Our cancellation policy depends on the course you have booked. Weekly courses and one-day workshopsCancel at least 72 hours before your course starts to receive a full refund, course credit or a free transfer to another available date. Cancellations made within 72 hours will receive course credit instead. Intensive courses of five consecutive days or moreCancel at least 7 days before your course starts to receive a full refund, course credit or a free transfer. Cancellations made with less than 7 days’ notice will usually receive course credit instead. We are unable to offer refunds for missed classes or non-attendance. View terms and conditions Book 2 courses at the same time for 10% Off* Copy code to clipboard Book 3 or more courses for get 20% Off* Copy code to clipboard *Please note 2ORMORE & 3ORMORE - this offer cannot be redeemed against our One year, 3 Month Courses , Private tuition, Tasters, or Resident Companies i.e. Choirs, Musical Theatre or Dance companies. It cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. 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