If you have wanted to try your hand at painting with acrylics, but aren’t sure where to begin, this class is for you. You’ll learn about common beginner acrylic stumbling blocks, how to use common painting tools, discover tips and tricks, and come away with an understanding of brush control and the colour wheel. Joy will demonstrate and guide you step by step to your completed artwork.
The subject for this class is birch trees. Choose a reference photo from those provided at class, or bring your own reference photo, or design your own composition. You will be free to select your own colour palette. Come and have fun as you discover your artistic side!
Class:
Level: Beginners
Maximum size: 8
Available seats: 4
We do accept names for a waiting list.
Cost:
Members: $70
Non-members: $80
Materials:
Materials fee: $25 includes all supplies required and a handout package
Artist: Joy McCallister
Joy McCallister is a Nova Scotia-born artist who lives in the village of Kirkfield, Ontario. Joy’s inspirations for her artwork are her background in dance, her love of music and nature, and her Maritime roots. Following a career in adult education, teaching beginner art classes is one of her passions, as she takes inspiration from seeing their success.
Joy is an active member of the Kawartha Arts Network.
