This class is for people who have been introduced to acrylic painting but want to learn more about brushwork and color theory to improve their paintings. Discover the essential techniques you need to paint confidently with acrylics! Each lesson introduces targeted skills and techniques. Learn to recognize and recreate value shifts to depict light and form, create a sense of space and dimension with cast shadows and highlights, and add depth and luminous warmth with acrylic washes and glazes. All paint supplies and materials are included. If you’ve taken a session with Donna before, the projects will be different.
Saturdays from 10:30am-12:30pm
6 weeks: 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 6/1, 6/8, 6/15
No class on 5/25 due to holiday weekend.
Instructor: Donna Gonzalez
Level: Some painting experience is helpful. We recommend taking 1-3 sessions of beginning acyrlics first.
Ages: 14 and up (for slightly younger artists, please call the DCA)
Cost: $147 per person per session (pre-register/pay in advance).
$8 materials fee to be paid to instructor at the first class.
Registration available online, in person or over the phone. Deadline to register is two days before workshop. If you are redeeming a gift card, please call the office to register.
Fine Print: It is the guardian’s/student’s responsibility to stay home if you are sick. If you have a fever, stay home. If someone in your house is sick, stay home. If you have allergies and can’t control sneezing, and cough please stay home. If you have been exposed or if you show signs of Covid-19, please stay home. If you miss a class, we will work with you on getting the instructions home to students, or possibly have an online option. If class is cancelled by the DCA or Executive Orders, we will refund your remaining classes.
Hand sanitizer is available in all common areas. Please wash hands with soap and water for at least 30 seconds after touching metal surfaces, sneezing, coughing, blowing your nose or using the restroom. In the case of being diagnosed with Covid-19 or show symptoms, immediately notify the DCA by email at dc4arts@downriverarts.org.
By registering for this class, you are agreeing to the terms listed above.
