Starting from Scratch: Learning to Paint

A complete introduction to painting practices. 

This adult continuing education course is painting for absolute beginners.  Designed for the person who has never picked up a brush, to the person who is picking one up after many years, to the person who wants a refresher! Students will gain confidence in their practices, build a foundation and understanding of the basics. 

In this comprehensive class, we will begin each session with warm-ups to get a feel for the materials, work with watercolor, acrylic, and oils, then move into a variety of shorter practices in each class.  This class is both process based and product based, meaning that students will learn elements of painting in small explorations, and also step-by-step finished longer work.  

Course Outcomes - 

• You will learn basic understanding of painting techniques, including different types of brushes and paints
• You will understand different painting materials - paper types, canvas, masonite boards, and also learn how to stretch a canvas!
• You will work with and understand visual elements such as line, shape, form, perspective, and value in your creations
• You will finish 1-2 small pieces

Requirements - A curious and interested mind, absolutely zero art experience is necessary for this course.  

Materials - All course materials are included, though students may receive lists of supplies if they would like to practice at home after the course ends.