For Abstracts, Semi-Abstracts and Impressionist Landscapes
Exploring Acrylic Techniques: a 4-session painting course with Stephen Jenkinson

The four weekly sessions on this course are very practical and follow the same pattern: short, instructive demonstrations of a number of techniques, after which everyone has plenty of time to practise and develop their understanding of these techniques. This is a small group course, so you get plenty of individual attention along with practical advice and helpful tips, as you go, with pauses to discuss your work in a supportive and encouraging atmosphere. Every session, you’ll see results you can be proud of.   During the course we will cover: 

·           First choices: acrylic paints, equipment and materials. Applying a gesso base and using pure colours to create the first simple layered glazes.

·           Further techniques: how colour layers interact - limiting your colour palette. Using spraying and combing techniques to produce a range of striking effects, detail and patterns.

·           Masking your colour layers and employing original off-set stencils to further develop your composition, adding depth, textures and subtle images.  

·           The composition and dynamics of your paintings. Finishing: selecting and enhancing your images – using varnishes to display them to best effect. Issues of mounting & framing.     

Comments from previous students include ”fun”, “well presented”, “insightful”, “liberating”, really enjoyable and informative” “great money-saving tips” and “life-changing”…!

10:30 – 14:00

4 Tuesday sessions on August 5,12,19,26; each session 3.5 hours

£90 per course plus £10 for materials to the tutor on the first day.

All materials & equipment provided. Please bring an apron or wear old clothes!

To book, please ring: 01460 54973 or email: workshops@ilminsterarts.org.uk leaving your phone number.