Acrylic Painting Workshop for Beginners

Introducing our Acrylic Painting for Beginners class, designed specifically for those with little to no painting experience. In this comprehensive and supportive class, professional artist and tutor Ann Mackowski will teach you the fundamentals of acrylic painting and guide you every step of the way. From choosing the right colours and brushes to creating texture and layering, you'll discover the techniques and skills needed to bring your artistic vision to life. Best of all—you don’t need to bring anything. Just show up and get ready to take home your very own completed still life!Our class is perfect for those who have always wanted to try painting but didn't know where to start. We'll cover the basics of colour theory, composition, and technique, and provide all the necessary supplies, including high-quality paints, brushes, and paper. After exploring how to block light and dark values to build tone in a paint-along demonstration, we’ll move on to painting our very own still lifes using beautiful references. This class is a great jumping-off point if you’re interested in painting acrylic landscapes, painting reproductions, portraits and more—as Ann will be running future beginner classes in these subjects in the medium as well!Don't miss this opportunity to unleash your creativity and discover the joy of painting! Our Acrylic Painting for Beginners class is a fun and relaxed environment where you'll be encouraged to experiment and learn at your own pace. Whether you're looking for a new hobby or simply want to challenge yourself creatively, this class is the perfect place to start. So why wait? Sign up today and get ready to unleash your inner artist!About your teacher:Ann Mackowski is an internationally exhibited artist and teacher. She founded Soho Life Drawing in 2016 to provide an affordable and accessible drop-in creative and social outlet in central London for artists and non-arts-based professionals alike. She is passionate about art-making's ability to improve personal wellbeing and believes the process has a benefit that people should be encouraged to enjoy without intimidation.In addition to life drawing and illustration, Ann is an experienced landscape artist and tutor and was featured on Sky’s Landscape Artist of the Year. She offers group instruction, with clients including Buzzfeed, Liberty, and the University of the Arts London. Privately, she provides technical training for established artists. All art supplies including high-grade acrylics and canvas, art materials, and a completed artwork to take home! Read more details