Beginner's Guide to Acrylic Paint Pouring

Join us in store and learn the basics of acrylic paint pouring as you paint a beautiful masterpiece!



1 hour Class size 4 to 5 guests       £35

Create a stunning work of art with this acrylic paint pouring workshop, perfect for all skill levels. A wonderfully calming way to get creative, you’ll fall in love with acrylic paint pouring as you bring the art to life.

Whether you’re looking to brush up on your skills or you’re completely new to acrylic paint pouring, this is a great way to learn simple techniques. The workshop will involve ring pouring and flip cup pouring, showing you different ways to pour your paint to achieve two beautiful results.

The Hobbycraft Artisan will take you through each step of the pouring process, guiding you with tips and tricks along the way. Enjoy mastering the techniques and sparking your creativity as you try your hand at this relaxing, artistic activity.

You’ll come away with acrylic paint pouring masterpieces!

Please note, our workshop spaces in some stores are located in open areas and we will endeavour to minimise interruption from other crafters.

This workshop is also available as a private workshop for group bookings of 4+.

Keeping everyone safe

At Hobbycraft, we want our workshops to be enjoyable, inclusive, and safe for everyone. Some workshops are suitable for children, and where this is the case, a parent or legal guardian is responsible for supervising their child at all times unless the workshop is clearly stated as suitable for independent attendance. Our colleagues and instructors are there to guide the activity and support a safe environment, and if any concerns about safety or wellbeing arise during a workshop, these should be raised with a member of staff straight away.

What you'll get
  • Fluid Pouring Art Set 47 Pieces 
  • 4 x coasters  
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Knowledge required

Perfect for beginners!

What to bring
  • Just yourself!

Please bear in mind this is a messy craft which is part of the fun but you may wish to wear old clothes or an apron

Location

Hobbycraft Newbury - Unit 8A, Newbury Retail Park, Pinchington Lane, Newbury, Berks, RG14 7HU

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  • 5/5 from Mariska Bassie, attended Feb 2023: Great teacher learned different techniques and have some lovely ideas and artwork as a result :) can totally recommend
  • 5/5 from Diana Collns, attended Feb 2023: Wonderful friendly teacher who inspired us to be creative. Supplied acrylic paint kit that we now take home to continue experimenting. Brilliant fun evening Thank you
  • 5/5 from Bernie Fleming, attended Jan 2023: Nick was amazing, we got on straight away. Loved the 3 styles she taught. The kit is great too. Would like an advanced one soon. 5 out of 5 stars
  • 5/5 from Susan Woosnam, attended Jan 2023: Niki was a very good teacher, lots of patience, explained painting techniques very well. All paints and items required for lesson was supplied, we had fun learning how to produce a picture using acrylic pouring method, would recommend this lesson and having a go at home.
  • 5/5 from Stephanie Garcia, attended Nov 2022: Was absolutely lovely. I would just say a sink to wash your hands would be helpful, but other than that I was really happy.
  • 4/5 from Maria Arkwright, attended Aug 2022: Enjoyed all of it but knocked off a star as I do not think an hour was long enough; we did go over but it felt rushed Teacher was lovely
  • 5/5 from Laura Hutley, attended Jul 2022: Great value for money workshop. Nikki was a great teacher so knowledgeable and patient. The time just flew by. Loved the variety of pouring techniques explored.
  • 5/5 from Simone Milligan, attended Apr 2022: This was great fun, Nicky the teacher was lovely and very patient, the material well organised and I was aloud to take the whole set home, to make some more mess at home. Good fun! The pictures actually surprised me most as they kept developing while drying, quite mesmerising actually. Loved it, good value as you got everything to do it again at home. Would recommend to everybody who does not mind letting things go there own way, nothing for control freaks, as every picture is a bit of a surprise
  • 5/5 from Fi Taylor, attended Apr 2022: Hi third attempt at writing a review! Fab course and teacher just wished it was longer plus info on further courses would have been helpful
  • 5/5 from Kayley Button, attended Mar 2022: Nicky was great! I was a bit nervous when I realised I was on my own, but Nicky was so reassuring and encouraging! She really helped me to free myself from my usual control freakery! Really good value for money and great fun! Thanks!
  • 5/5 from David Alford, attended Mar 2022: The teacher was good, and created a welcoming friendly and relaxed learning environment. The students attending are provided with a good-sized kit of paints & accessories (including a substantial stout box for transporting the finished paintings home). During the class a plentiful supply of paints was offered, (so that the student doesn’t have to use up their own paints from the kit-box during the class). A plentiful supply of gloves was provided to keep your hands clean during the paint pouring procedures. (Given that one takes home a good supply of unused materials, I think the class is good value for money). The teacher Instructed three different types of paint pouring technique, (so I left the class with three completed paintings). I now feel a bit more confident in the basics of how to do paint pouring, and the ways in which the paint can be manipulated, and learned to embrace the somewhat uncontrollable, random and surprising nature of the paint patterns that occur, when pouring paint. If you’re interested in paint pouring, I would definitely recommend attending this beginners class before trying to teach yourself techniques from a textbook.
  • 5/5 from Theresa Salt, attended Mar 2022: I was greeted by tutor Nicky H. Nicky gave me a large box which contained everything that I needed for course. There was paint, and tools needed with 4 flat canvases. Also a framed canvas that Nicky said is for my masterpiece when I was happy to do on my own. Nicky showed me three different methods - mixing paints, pouring paints, blending paints - using spatulas, clingfilm and by hand. The results of my three canvases were incredible. Had to lay canvases in box supplied to keep level. Nicky made the course interesting. Time flew by but I was never rushed. Nicky was encouraging and said their wasn't a right way or wrong way of doing things. Took photo of my canvases - unfortunately due to having to go downhill and over speed humps my canvases did run a bit I would recommend this course for all ages.
  • 5/5 from Christelle Petiot, attended Jan 2022: The workshop was great. Nicki, our teacher, showed us 3 different pouring techniques, achieving 3 items with different effects and patterns. The kit provided had everything we needed for the workshop, and more! Lots of different paint colours, including silver and gold, canvases, and other accessories. Nicki was very friendly and helpful, giving us lots of confidence to try the different techniques. I would highly recommend that course for anyone who wants to get that art a go
  • 5/5 from Cheryl Chamberlain, attended Dec 2021: Fluid Art workshop was great and so was the tutor. A little more space to work would have been useful but was adequate
  • 5/5 from Sarah Edwards, attended Dec 2021: Excellent little taster class. Just the right length of time to get the basics down, great instructor and good value for money with the kit you get to take home.
  • 5/5 from Gemma Newton, attended Nov 2021: Really fun class with a great box of goodies to play with. Lovely instructor too
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