Weekly Painting Classes

Before joining Acrylic Basics, watch our introduction tutorial video!

Introduction to Weekly Acrylic Painting Basics:

This tutorial  is not a prerequisite for the Weekly Acrylic Painting Basics Course, however, students will gain a greater understanding of the essential art supplies needed to get started with acrylics and how to navigate the overwhelming buying options online and in the stores. We will go over the different brush selections, painting surfaces, palettes, paints, and more. There will be drawing exercises, helping you build the foundation for painting.

The only supplies you will need for this class is a sketchbook (or plain paper), pencil, and an eraser!

Explore your creative side in our Live Virtual Acrylic Painting Basics Course! This course is for anyone who wants to learn to paint with acrylics or advance their painting and creative skills. Start at the very beginning, learn about choosing paints, painting surfaces, and how to make the most of your paint and brushes as you create. Basic color theory and color mixing will be explored as well as textures and techniques. Also incorporated are drawing lessons on perspective and composition. This course begins with important painting basics and continues to teach technical skills for intermediate and advanced painting as sessions continue. Everyone will work at their own pace. No previous skills required, that is except for some basic painting tools to start, like brushes, surfaces and paints.

Before joining Carrie’s weekly class, watch our introduction to painting tutorial video!

Introduction to Weekly Painting with Carrie:

This tutorial is not a prerequisite for the Weekly Painting Course, however, you will gain a greater understanding of the essential art supplies needed to get started and how to navigate the overwhelming buying options online and in the stores. There will be a discussion on the different brush selections, painting surfaces, palettes, paints, and more. The drawing exercises will get you inspired and remind you how important drawing is to our development as artists! Remember, one of the joys of being an artist is developing keen observation skills in order to see the world a little differently than most!

The only supplies you will need for this class is a sketchbook (or plain paper), pencil, and an eraser!

Weekly painting classes with renowned instructor, Carrie Curran, provide the opportunity for professional art instruction to adult students who are serious about learning and studying art while advancing their skills through continuing education. Classes are for anyone who has always wanted to pursue painting and now has the time to sign up to begin the wonderful experience of creating art.

Curriculum: The course is structured to focus on developing techniques and skill level through demos, drawing exercises, assignments and paint alongs. Students progress as they gain greater understanding of color, composition, design, brushwork and value. Everyone will be encouraged to focus on their goals and to develop their unique style as an artist. Coaching and critiques may be arranged upon request.

Oil and acrylic paints, classes are held on Wednesdays, 9am to 11am Arizona Time and sign up is monthly.

Class size and availability is limited.

Recordings will be available for classes missed.

Botticelli classes provide the opportunity for professional art instruction to adult students who are serious about learning and studying art while advancing their skills through continuing education. Classes are for anyone who has always wanted to pursue painting and now has the time to sign up to begin the wonderful experience of creating art.

The Botticelli classes are held Thursday mornings, every week September-May. The course is designed for intermediate-advanced and will be structured to focus on new techniques and subjects monthly. Early registration for this class is important because class size is limited in order to give students needed individualized attention.

Course description: Students focus on the basics of drawing and painting in oils (acrylics are welcome too), getting familiar with supplies and understanding the medium. Students progress as they learn more about color, composition, design, brushwork and painting still life setups. Intermediate-advanced students are coached on their selected art pieces and studies.

Class size and availability is limited.

Thursdays: September 2020 – May 2021: SOLD OUT

Registration for this class is not available online.

Email info@carriecurranart.com to be placed on the waitlist for 2020/2021. Please let us know your preferred day, medium and a brief description of your experience. Carrie will be in touch August 2020 if space becomes available.