Acrylic Art: Intermediate Painting

Student painting a serene mountain landscape in an art class, with a focus on learning acrylic techniques

Acrylic Art: Intermediate Painting

Advanced
Intermediate
Fall 2026
Schedule
Tuesdays October 14 - December 2
7:15 - 9:45pm
Location
Course Fee
$490 + HST
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About this course

Join artist and mentor Martha Johnson in this dedicated in-person painting course, specifically tailored for students prepared to further develop their painting skills and deepen their practice. The core focus is on transforming your personal ideas into finished pieces or a cohesive series. You will explore more advanced techniques in colour, dynamic composition, and sophisticated media application, enjoying the freedom to work in the style that best suits your vision, from detailed realism to expressive abstraction. Martha provides expert guidance and mentorship to help you effectively push your boundaries, strengthen your artistic voice, and cultivate a powerful, focused intuitive process for creating ambitious, resolved paintings.

What you'll learn

  • Define and apply advanced principles of art-making to enhance painting compositions.
  • Cultivate sophisticated techniques in colour mixing and media application across various styles.
  • Explore and execute a range of painting approaches, from representational to abstract.
  • Develop a more refined and unique artistic style through personalised guidance.
  • Construct complex paintings that demonstrate an enhanced visual language and deepened artistic practice.
What students say

They didn't think they were artists either.

"I really didn't know the first thing about Contemporary art beforehand. He has a real talent for encouraging and inspiring students — everyone leaves his classes feeling great about themselves and their work."
Jamie Mudrick · Art of Colour
"A very engaging and fun class. It's a fantastic way to help loosen up and get the creative juices flowing. If I was able to, I would take this course every time it's offered."
Leslie Greenbaum · Drawing More Expressively
"I loved all of the exercises — it was very inspiring for me and a fabulous entry into drawing. It was way too short. The four weeks flew by."
Jamie Mudrick · Drawing More Expressively
"She was incredibly patient with me as a first time painter and gave detailed instruction on how to move my piece forward while preserving and helping me to find my own artistic style."
Adult student · Acrylic Art 101
"I am a beginner painter and learned a lot and now feel confident to paint on my own. I attended three courses — it was a lovely experience."
Shipra Pandey · Acrylic Art 101
"Rachel's demeanor is great. Her feedback and inclusiveness made it a comfortable environment. This class made me look forward to Monday evenings."
Itzel Rendon · Drawing for Beginners
"I really appreciate the focus on right-brain thinking and learning to be in a more receptive, curious state. The warm-up exercises were fun and novel — it helped me get out of my own way."
S. Siskind · Drawing for Beginners
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Martha Johnson

BFA Honours · 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

Please find answers to commonly asked questions here. If you're still in doubt, don't hesitate to contact us: contactus@avenueroadartsschool.com


Fall 2026
Schedule
Tuesdays October 14 - December 2
7:15 - 9:45pm
Location
Course Fee
$490 + HST
Enrol Now

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