Mon, Jan 12
|Ladysmith Arts Council- Classroom
Exploring Acrylic Techniques
This acrylic painting class is your chance to pick up a brush, play with bold paints, and bring your imagination to life. Whether you're here to relax, learn something new, or spark a lifelong passion, you'll leave with beautiful artwork and the confidence to keep creating. Let’s paint!
Time & Location
Jan 12, 2026, 3:00 p.m. – Mar 09, 2026, 5:00 p.m.
Ladysmith Arts Council- Classroom , 444 Parkhill Terrace, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1V6, Canada
About the Event
In this course, suitable for the novice to intermediate painter, we will explore various techniques while completing a series of smaller projects. Classes will cover an array of basic painting principals and will incorporate some mixed media applications. Get ready for experimenting with texture, drips, mixed media and more!
Sign up for one or both four-week sessions.
January 12, 2026- February 2, 2026
February 9, 2026- March 9th, 2026 (No class on Feb 16th, Family Day)
Supply List:
Detail Brush: #2 needed
Heavy-bodied acrylic paints such as Golden, Liquitex or other professional-grade brand: Titanium White, Carbon Black, Phthalo Blue, Cadmium Yellow or a primary yellow, Quinacridone Magenta or a primary red
Mixed Media Paper Booklet: 7x10" or larger (Canson or Strathmore are good brands)
Five canvases, min 6x6", max 10x10" (can be square or rectangular)
Palette knife
Flat vinyl mixing palette
About the Instructor:
Your teacher Jennifer O’Brien is an award-winning acrylic artist and instructor who currently resides in Chemainus. She has spent the last decade instructing classes for all ages at her studio in Kamloops. Jennifer enjoys sharing her love of creating through painting, drawing, sculpting and pottery.
Registration
1st Session (Jan 12- Feb 2)
$103.00
2nd Session (Feb 9 - Mar 9)
$103.00
Both Sessions (Jan 12- Mar 9)
$206.00
Total
$0.00