Course Details

Overview: This beginners-intermediate private class will offer students a hands-on approach to acrylic painting. In this studio-intensive class, students will work on a project which will be underpinned by colour theory, mixing paints, composition, and subject matter, guided by the artist. Classes on offer include landscape, abstraction, and still life. Students are encouraged to experiment with new approaches, building upon their existing skill set. For group sessions please enquire. Abstraction: In this private class, students learn about the key principles of colour-mixing, discovering a range of painting approaches. Using colour as an expressive tool, students will create their own acrylic painting, with a central focus on developing composition, handling paint, and experimenting with surface quality. Carrett identifies students' individual areas of interest and encourages pupils to build upon their existing knowledge, using material play to generate new ideas and approaches. Intermediate - Beginners are welcome. Materials - The artist will provide basic materials for one-off classes including brushes, paint, and an easel. Please bring your own canvas. For ongoing classes, please purchase the below materials list. - A4 sketch book (optional) - 1 x 4B pencil - 1 packet of willow charcoal (optional) - Eraser hard - Sharpener - 1 larger canvas board or stretch canvas (approx. 60 x 80cm) - Flat wood or plastic artist palette, or disposable palette (without ridges or sections). - Palette knife - Old rags - Brushes – synthetic brushes only - Art Basic brand is recommended - 3 flat brushes in sizes approximately 20mm, 15mm and 10mm wide - 3 filbert or bright brushes in sizes that are approximately 15mm, 10mm and 5mm Paints Acrylic (Matisse Structure/A2 recommended) - Titanium White - Ultramarine Blue - Cerulean/Phthalo Blue - Yellow Ochre - Burnt umber - Cadmium Yellow (light/medium) - Cadmium Red - Alizarin Crimson - Magenta