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Acrylic Painting for Beginners

Explore the world of acrylic painting! Designed for beginners, you'll learn basic acrylic painting techniques and gain an understanding of the elements of art.

Each week, you will explore new subject matter through guided, hands-on instruction as you work on paintings of your choosing.

You will also familiarize yourself with the medium through experimentation and the practical application of techniques that are key to creating impactful artwork.

Throughout the course, students will learn foundational skills, gain confidence in their creative process, and learn to make artistic choices that reflect their own style.

Materials

  • Paintbrushes (various sizes)
  • Two 8x10" canvases, one 16x20", 1 or 2 small canvases
  • Sketching paper/sketchbook
  • Paint (white, black, crimson, yellow, ultramarine blue, burnt umber), recommended brands include: Academy, Golden, Winser & Newton, or Liquitex
  • Palette for mixing paint and a water container (reusable)
  • Pencil
  • Ruler

Note: Materials are available at Endeavors, Michaels, Wal-Mart, or the Dollar Store.

Winter term

Thursdays, Feb. 12 to March 26 (6 weeks, no class March 5)
6 - 8 p.m.
UNB Fredericton
Memorial Hall, 9 Bailey Drive, room 26
$179 (+ HST)

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About the instructor

Claire Lounder is an acrylic painter and illustrator based in Fredericton, NB. With a background in psychology and media arts, she’s especially interested in the therapeutic and expressive benefits of making art.

Claire enjoys working across various creative fields, including animation, mixed media, and craft. In her classes, Claire encourages a relaxed, curious approach to painting that focuses on exploration, self-expression, and enjoyment of the creative process.