ACRYLIC PAINTING BASICS
PAINTING BASICS FOR BEGINNERS!
LEVEL? Beginner-intermediate
WHERE? Virtual
WHEN? Tuesdays, September – June
COST? $180 for 4 classes
TIME? 9:00am-11:00am
UPCOMING COURSE DATES 2020-2021:
Virtual Weekly Acrylic Painting Basics 2020-2021:
December 1, 8, 15, 22 | Sold Out
January 5, 12, 19, 26 | Sold Out
February 2, 9, 16, 23 | Sold Out
March 2, 16, 23, 30 | Sold Out
April 6, 13, 20, 27 | Sold Out
May 4, 11, 18, 25 | Sold Out
June 8, 15, 22, 29 | Register on our calendar!
Acrylic Basics will break for the summer and resume fall 2021!
Purchase Introduction Tutorial Video & Consultation:
INTRO VIDEO TUTORIAL
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!
COURSE DESCRIPTION
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.
REQUIRED SUPPLIES
- PAINT: Golden or Liquitex Brand – Cadmium yellow light, Cadmium yellow deep, Cadmium red light, Quinacridone magenta, Ultramarine Blue, Cerulean Blue, Viridan, Burnt Umber, Titanium white (large tube)
- BRUSHES: Long handle Simply Simmons Synthetic Bristle Brushes (not regular bristle brushes) Size 16 Bright, Size 12 Bright, Size 6 Bright, Size 4 Round, Size 16 Roun
- PALETTE: 16″ Masterson Sta-Wet Premier Palette, Sta-Wet Palette Sheets (package of 30), and Sponge Insert
CANVAS: Blick Studio Canvas Panels – these are a perfect blend of economy and quality – Package of 5, 8×10, Package of 5, 12×16 - OTHER ITEMS: Paper Towels, Water containers (2), Spray bottle, Pencils, eraser + sharpener, Sketchbook, 9×12 spiral on the side
INTERMEDIATE OIL & ACRYLIC PAINTING
WITH CARRIE CURRAN
GREAT FOR INTERMEDIATE AND BEGINNERS WITH SOME EXPERIENCE!
LEVEL? Late beginner-intermediate
WHERE? Virtual
WHEN? Wednesdays, September – May
COST? $195 for 4 classes
TIME? 9:00am-11:00am
UPCOMING COURSE DATES 2020-2021:
Intermediate Oil & Acrylic Painting 2020-2021:
December 2, 9, 16 (3 weeks) | Sold Out
January 5, 12, 19, 26 | Sold Out
Introduction Tutorial Video & Consultation:
Coming soon!
INTRO VIDEO TUTORIAL
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!
COURSE DESCRIPTION
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.
SUPPLIES REQUIRED
- COLORS:Raw Sienna; Cadium Lemon: Cadmium Red Light; Alizarin Crimson; French Ultramarine Blue; Cerulean Blue Hue: Viridian; Burnt Umber; Titanium White. Professional grade preferred. Gamblin for Oils and Liquitex for Acrylics
- CANVAS:(2) 8” x 10”, (4) 6” X8” (stretched or boards)
- SKETCHBOOK, any size sketchbook, HB & 6B pencil, vine charcoal, kneaded eraser
- BRUSHES:#6 Short Long Flat; Long Flats #2, #4, #6, Rigger brush. Bristle for oils and synthetic brushes for acrylics.
- OTHER ITEMS:Palette, Medium palette knife; Paper towels; Odorless Turpenoid and container for oils and Sta-Wet Palette and water container for acrylics
BOTTICELLI OIL & ACRYLIC PAINTING
WITH CARRIE CURRAN
LEVEL? Intermediate-advanced
WHERE? In Studio
WHEN? Thursdays, September-May
COST? $195 for 4 classes
TIME? 9:00am-12:00pm
COURSE DESCRIPTION
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.
AVAILABILITY
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.
REQUIRED SUPPLIES
- COLORS: Cadmium Yellow Medium; Cadium Lemon: Cadmium Red Light; Alizarin Crimson; French Ultramarine Blue; Cerulean Blue Hue: Viridian; Raw Umber; Titanium White. Professional grade preferred.
- CANVAS: (2) 8” x 10”, (2) 9” x 12” (stretched or boards)
- SKETCHBOOK, any size sketchbook, HB & 6B pencil, vine charcoal, kneaded eraser
- BRUSHES: #2 Round; Filberts #2, #4, #6 & #8 (Bristle for oils and synthetic brushes for acrylics)
- OTHER ITEMS: Palette, Medium palette knife; Paper towels; Odorless Turpenoid and container (for oil)
Dear Fellow Artist, Art Lover, Beginning Painter,
I love to teach. Helping another person to have that “aha” moment and inspiring them to do their art on a regular basis is my goal. Doing art, making art, comprises many facets. Do we want to paint still life, intimate landscape or portrait? Depending on which, how do we start, how do we keep colors lively, how do we use our brush as an extension of us? And then, after we have been painting for awhile, the other questions which begin to surface…how to stay excited, how to grow in our work, how to photograph art work, what about selling…lots to explore! The one ingredient that will be present in each of my classes is my passion to excite, motivate, and inspire others to find true joy in expressing life through painting!
