Acrylic Painting - Styles & Techniques

Course intent

SAL’s intent is to provide inclusive learning in the community which enhances personal development, encourages learners to live healthy, active lives and improves employability and skills.

The course will establish a range of styles and techniques of Acrylic Painting through the study and practise of traditional and more contemporary artists

What will we cover?

You will learn to…

• Develop the use of tone, colour, composition and perspective.
• Gain confidence in using Acrylic materials and be encouraged to take part in group discussions.
• Cover a range of techniques and styles from the traditional to the more modern.
• There will be access to one-to-one support as well as group discussions on various topics.
• Develop personal expression through a mixture of practice, discussion and demonstration techniques

For courses of more than one session, you will find you make the most progress if you attend every taught lesson and complete any self-directed study opportunities provided.

Who is this course for? Is there anything I need to know before joining?

Those with some experience of Acrylics would be helpful although this is not essential.

For adults aged 18 years or older.

As our courses are taught in English, please contact us if you have any concerns about your level of English.

What do I need to bring to the first class? Will there be any extra costs?

For the first session bring whatever Acrylic materials you have or a set of acrylic paints. You will need brushes, a tear off palette and either some watercolour or acrylic paper or a canvas or canvas board. If you do not have materials, or not sure, please bring along a pad of A3 cartridge paper, soft grade of pencils (2B to 6B), soft rubber or charcoal. Materials will be discussed at the first session with advice on what to bring for the course. If you have any queries, please email the tutor at roger.hutchins@surreycc.gov.uk

You will need to complete some course documentation to help assess your progress

What can I do when I finish the course?

In discussion with your tutor you may like to progress onto ….

The course levels are:

Introduction courses will give you a taste of what a subject or course is like before you progress to a longer course.

Workshops are usually short one-off or extension courses focusing on a particular area and are normally one day or less.

Beginners courses are suitable for those with no previous experience or as a “refresher”. They may be described as such throughout the year as those advertised in the autumn term generally continue for the spring and sometimes the summer too

Improvers courses are for those with some previous experience who are starting to work towards more independent learning.

Advanced courses are for those who have substantial previous experience, are capable of working quite independently, and who wish to develop with the support and guidance of a tutor.

Mixed Ability courses are suitable for those with any level of previous experience.

Courses without a level in the title are suitable for all levels.

Additional information

We welcome learners with additional needs and disabilities. When you enrol please let us know if you would like to discuss your extra support needs with a member of the Supported Learning Team who will then contact you as soon as possible. If you are enrolling within 10 days of the course start date, we may not be able to contact you before your first class. Surrey Adult Learning values and supports equality and diversity by promoting fairness and respect at all times.

How to enrol

You can't currently enrol online for this course, so please call 0300 200 1044 to express your interest or to make an enquiry for further information.

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