ACRYLIC PAINTING CLASS

AUGUST 5, 2024

This class is for anyone who wants to learn to paint in acrylics or has learned the basics on their own and would like to continue to hone their skills. We will explore the tips and tricks to acrylic painting. Acrylic paints offer a wide variety of ways to apply paint and you will learn about glazing, mediums to extend your supply of paint, add texture or extend the drying time.

What to bring: Small tabletop easel, acrylic paints (the best you can afford for the best pigment color!): Titanium White, Unbleached Titanium, Alizarin Crimson, Cadmium Yellow Medium, Cadium Orange, Cadmium Red Light & Cadmium Red Medium (Hue), Cobalt Blue (Hue), Cerulean, Phthalo, & Ultramarine Blues, Mars Black, , Burnt Sienna and Yellow Ochre. Brushes: variety large to small: round, filbert and flats, a small detail brush (man made fibers are fine). Palette knife. Matte Acrylic Painting Medium, pad of disposable palette paper, a pencil, eraser, ruler, masking tape. Bring either Canvas paper, Primed canvas panels, or Pre-stretched primed canvas. Size should be no larger than 12" x 12". Two containers for water to clean your brushes, rag or paper towels. 

Class starts: Monday August 5th, 2024, for 8 weeks from 12:30pm to 2:30pm. No class on Labor Day. Fee is $180.00, no refunds. A maximum of 6 students will be admitted so sign up early to hold your spot.

To hold your spot: Please mail a check directly to: Revelle Taillon, 26 West Pine Street, Plaistow, NH 03865. For more information and to see if this class is full, call 603-548-6694 or email Revelle at rtaillon@comcast.net. Revelle Taillon is a member of the Seacoast Artist Association in Exeter, NH. She holds a BFA from University of Lowell, Lowell, MA, and has won regional and national awards. Her blog has samples of her artwork and techniques: http://revelleimagemaker.blogspot.com. She has been teaching for over 12 years. 

Class taught at Seacoast Artist Association

130 Water Street,Exeter, NH, (603) 778-8856

http://seacoastartist.org/events/

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