Painting with Acrylics is a great start for beginners want to learn the basic principles of painting and the properties of acrylics. The class will cover building a painting, from a primed canvas to a sketch to layering until the piece is complete. Color theory, line, and use of brushstrokes will all be discussed. Each painting will be unique to each artist.
Recommended materials
- Artist-level acrylic paints such as black, white, yellow, blue, green, red, and brown
- Brushes: a variety of sizes, both flat and round
- Palette that can be closed up
- Stretch canvas: 11 x 14” or 16 x 20”
Available Classes
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Jan 21 – Feb 25 2025
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$125
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This class is designed to teach the basics in acrylic painting. You will learn how to sketch, mix colors, blend and paint. Although there are many types of brushes, you will learn the specific brush type needed for the project you will be working on. You will also learn how to clean and maintain your brushes so they can last longer. Each class will begin with a brief demonstration of how to put all of this together to create your masterpiece! This is a 4-week class held on Tuesday and Thursday nights (twice a week for 4 weeks) from 6-8 pm. BRING A PHOTO THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A PAINTING OF.
Meeting time and location:
01/21/25 - 02/25/25
Tue 6p - 8p
Orringer Hall
, Room 116
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Jun 10–26 2025
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$125
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This class is designed to teach the basics in acrylic painting. You will learn how to sketch, mix colors, blend and paint. Although there are many types of brushes, you will learn the specific brush type needed for the project you will be working on. You will also learn how to clean and maintain your brushes so they can last longer. Each class will begin with a brief demonstration of how to put all of this together to create your masterpiece! This is a 4-week class held on Tuesday and Thursday nights (twice a week for 4 weeks) from 6-8 pm. BRING A PHOTO THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A PAINTING OF.
Meeting time and location:
06/10/25 - 06/26/25
Tue, Thur 10a - 12p
Orringer Hall
, Room 116
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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Aug 19 – Sep 11 2025
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$125
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This class is designed to teach the basics in acrylic painting. You will learn how to sketch, mix colors, blend and paint. Although there are many types of brushes, you will learn the specific brush type needed for the project you will be working on. You will also learn how to clean and maintain your brushes so they can last longer. Each class will begin with a brief demonstration of how to put all of this together to create your masterpiece! This is a 4-week class held on Tuesday and Thursday nights (twice a week for 4 weeks) from 6-8 pm. BRING A PHOTO THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A PAINTING OF.
Meeting time and location:
08/19/25 - 09/11/25
Tue, Thur 6p - 8p
Orringer Hall
, Room 116
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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