Beginner Acrylic Painting

Schedule Tuesdays, 6 - 8 PM
Start Date July 7, 2026
End Date July 28, 2026
Location Sawtooth School for Visual Art
Studio Graphics Studio 2 - 206
Level All Levels
Suitable for Ages 16 - Adult
# of Meetings 5

This class is for beginner acrylic painters.The class will include instructor led teaching with painting and color mixing demonstrations.
Each student will receive individual guidance during the class. Students will learn the basics of how to create a painting from start to finish. Photo references will be provided.

Instructor

Craig Richards

Craig has a deep love for the outdoors, spending most of his free time climbing, paddling and hiking. This love is reflected in the essence of his paintings and sculptures. His paintings are primarily in oils reflecting a variety of… Read more

Supplies List:
PAINT
– Titanium White
– Lemon Yellow or Hansa Yellow
– Cadmium Yellow deep
– French Ultramarine Blue (large)
– Sevres Blue or Cerulean Blue
– Cadmium Red
– Alizarin Crimson
– Dioxazine Violet
– Cadmium Orange
– Burnt Sienna
– Burnt Umber (Large)

OTHER SUPPLIES:
– Palette Knife
– #10 Flat or Bright Brush (Synthetic)
– #6 Flat or Bright Brush (Synthetic)
– Fan Brush (Hogs hair bristle)
– Spritzer Bottle Water
– Cup
– Paper Towels (Preferable-Bounty 3rd Sheet type)
– 8X10 or 11X14 Canvases Palette- (Perfectly Acceptable)
– Styrofoam Plate (Good), Plastic Tray (Better), Plexiglass Tray OR (Best) Glass Tray

Beginner Acrylic Painting

Instructor

Craig Richards

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