Acrylic Art 101: Building a Painting Foundation

Acrylic Art 101: Building a Painting Foundation

Beginner
Fall 2026
When
Wednesdays October 21 - December 9
7:15 - 9:45pm
Where
Fee
$490 + HST
Acrylic Art 101: Building a Painting Foundation

About this course

Join artist and educator Martha Johnson for this eight-week in-person acrylic painting course, specifically designed for those new to the medium. This class serves as your friendly and comprehensive introduction to the versatile world of acrylics, where you will build a strong foundation starting with the absolute basics, including proper canvas preparation, understanding your tools and media, along with perspective, scale and colour mixing. We will investigate fundamental principles of composition, demonstrating how to effectively break down photographic references and structure a scene. Furthermore, you will explore varied gestural brushwork and techniques to create compelling texture and depth. Every session is designed to steadily cultivate your skills and confidence, providing the essential knowledge and intuitive process you need to start your painting journey.

What you'll learn

  • Define and apply fundamental principles of composition in acrylic painting.
  • Cultivate an understanding of mark-making to create texture and dimension.
  • Explore techniques for colour mixing to achieve a wide range of hues and shades.
  • Develop skills in translating photographic references onto canvas effectively.
  • Construct foundational acrylic paintings, from surface preparation to final details.

Your instructor

Martha Johnson
Martha Johnson
BFA Honours ยท Listed Canadian Artist
Martha received a Bachelor of Fine Arts, Honours, from the University of Guelph, and was mentored by Tom Hodgson (Painter's 11). Known for figurative and landscape painting, her work is held in public, corporate and private collections worldwide. Visit marthajohnson.ca

FAQs

If you're still in doubt, don't hesitate to contact us: contactus@avenueroadartsschool.com