Introduction to Acrylic Painting

Introduction to Acrylic Painting with Amy Marsh
September 9 – October 14 (6 Wednesdays)
4:30 – 7:30 PM
$293 CAE Members / $325 Non-Members
Minimum Students: 5 / Maximum Students: 16

Introduction to Acrylic Painting is a six-week course designed for anyone interested in learning to paint or strengthening their understanding of the fundamentals. Working with acrylic paint—known for its versatility and accessibility—you’ll build a strong foundation while exploring your creativity. Throughout the course, we’ll focus on three core elements of painting: composition, color, and value. Each concept will be explored in depth over multiple sessions, with time for experimentation, discussion, and hands-on application.

This class offers a supportive, engaging, and creatively energizing environment where you can develop new skills, gain confidence, and enjoy the process of painting.

Supply List (5 Paintings, Under 24″ × 24″)
1) Painting Surfaces
☐ 5 total surfaces (any mix under 24″ × 24″)
Recommended:
☐ Artist’s Loft Canvas Panels – Value Pack
https://www.michaels.com/search?q=artist%27s%20loft%20canvas%20panels⁠
Suggested sizes: 8×10, 9×12, 11×14, 12×16
Optional (stretched canvas):
☐ Artist’s Loft Super Value Canvases
https://www.michaels.com/search?q=artist%27s%20loft%20stretched%20canvas⁠
2) Acrylic Paint (Limited Palette)
Liquitex BASICS Acrylic Paint, 4 oz
https://www.michaels.com/search?q=liquitex%20basics%20acrylic%204%20oz⁠
☐ Titanium White
☐ Primary Red
☐ Primary Yellow
☐ Ultramarine Blue
☐ (Optional) Mars Black
3) Brushes (Synthetic)
☐ Artist’s Loft Acrylic Brush Set
https://www.michaels.com/search?q=artist%27s%20loft%20acrylic%20brush%20set⁠
Flats – small, medium, large | Rounds – small, medium
4) Palette & Mixing
☐ Disposable Palette Paper Pad or Plastic Palette
https://www.michaels.com/search?q=palette%20paper%20pad⁠
☐ 2 water containers (cups or jars)
☐ Paper towels or rags
5) Drawing & Prep
☐ Wooden Pencil (HB or 2B)
https://www.michaels.com/search?q=hb%20drawing%20pencil⁠
☐ White eraser
https://www.michaels.com/search?q=white%20eraser⁠
6) Protection & Cleanup
☐ Apron or old shirt
☐ (Optional) Baby wipes

Class Types:
Date(s)
Sep 09 2026 - Oct 14 2026
Time
4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Cost

$325
Level
BEG / INTER

Category

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Instructor

  • Amy Marsh
    Amy Marsh
    Amy Marsh
    Amy Marsh

    Like a moth to a flame, I found my heart in my art. It all started with a psychic reading! The psychic stated that I was going to find my artistic expression and that it would be “free and uninhibited”. After painting in a controlled way for most of my life, that sounded very appealing. Color started to come forward in my painting. Color has always been captivating to me and I have been told I have a gifted eye for it. Color propelled me into action.
    Paint subjects you love. By following my intuition splashing, dripping and varying my brush strokes, I created art I truly love.

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