Intro to Painting

Painting is lots of fun and using acrylic paint is one of the best ways to be introduced to creating colorful art. We are going to demystify color theory by exploring the elements of color and how colors relate to each other. You will discover how to limit your color palette with amazing results. The subject matter will be up to you, still life, nature, landscape and more. Learn skills like underpainting, blending, and painting from observation. Commit to a weekly practice of how to visually interpret what you see and capture on paper. Clarify your identity, vision, and voice. Share studio time with other painters, beginners , creatives, and peers in the area. It is recommended that students have some basic experience with drawing but you may still register if not. See below for the list of materials needed. Materials cost is not included in the course cost.

Supply List:

You may be able to find these paints at Michaels or other art stores like Joann’s Fabric or Cheap Joes of Asheville. These stores almost always have coupons you can find on their website.

1. Paint ($35)

Acrylic or oil paint. The Following are Liquitex Basics Acrylic paints 4 oz tubes $5.49 each:

Cadmium Red Medium #10065073

Cadmium Yellow Medium #10065113

Yellow Oxide #10065112 (can also be called Yellow Ochre)

Ultramarine blue #10065113

Mars Black #10206545

Titanium White #10065125

For oil, a recommended brand available locally is Winsor Newton (My first choice) ($30 for a set of 10 colors). Colors: Holbein, and Williamsburg. Burnt Umber, Burnt Sienna, Cadmium Red Medium or Light, Alizarin Crimson, Indian Yellow, Cadmium Yellow Light, Ultramarine Blue, Prussian Blue, Sap Green, Viridian Green, Permalba White.

2. Brushes ($13)

Artist Loft brush set 10 piece #10171153 $12.99

If you decide to buy brushes individually, you will need:

#0 round brush for acrylic painting

#4 flat brush

#4 Filbert brush

#8 Filbert brush

2” Flat Brush (or any size house painting type brushes)

Optional Brushes:

Mop brush $5

Chip brush #10004085 $.99 (or any 1-inch cheap brush)

White Taklon Filbert Brush set #10514957 $6

3. Painting Surfaces ($23)

Canvas: 8x10 canvas board Art Loft 5 pack minimum #10156196 ($10) - example . Or any kind of set of stretched and gessoed canvas (medium to heavy weight, gessoed wood panel, or gessoed paper). Optional: 11x 14 canvas 10 pack #11725298 ($10) - example.

9x12 Multi-Media Paper for exercises ($13) - example. (Watercolor paper and canvas paper also works)

4. Palette

Palette or a flat surface like glass for color mixing. Masterson Palette #10011263 ($30) optional and recommended for saving pigment - example.

5. Additional Materials ($17)

Palette knife ($4) primarily for mixing

Wash Cloths, Paper Towels

Please bring a folder to save class handouts and reference photos.

Gesso 4-10 oz ($8) Optional. I recommend using this item if you plan to continue painting after the course

This course has no requirements.

Price: $120.00 (Course Fee) + $0.00 (Credit Card and Convenience Charge)
The following section fees are included in the Price:
$5.00 - CE Technology Fee

Date: Sep 08, 2025

Time: From 03:15 pm to 05:15 pm

Building: Sycamore - Main Campus ( 070 )

Room: 7105

Number of seats available: 7

Section: 44328

All Meetings:

* Meetings may be subject to change

This course meets at the following location:

185 Freedlander Drive , Clyde NC 28721