Duration:
1 day
Level:
Beginner
Subjects:
Oil and Acrylic Painting Courses

This workshop, for any level of experience, introduces key techniques and skills relating to the use of acrylic paints.  There will be some aspects of colour mixing covered, along with sequencing the application and manipulation of the brushstrokes for different effects. There will be examples and demonstrations to guide you and options to follow your own focus. You can bring your own source material to work from or use the ones provided. 

About the tutor

Steve Joyce

Steve has been practicing his art and teaching art in a variety of further education colleges and other contexts for over 25 years.  He studied Fine Art at Norwich School of Art and attained a BA (Hons), then later MA in Contemporary Art & Professional Practice at Colchester Institute.  He has a wealth of experience from his diverse practice and teaching and great enthusiasm to share his fascination for how pictures can be made differently.

Steve will be the Flatford Artist in Residence for 2026

For further information and examples of previous student work:
Instagram: @stevejoyceartist
www.stevejoyce.co/teaching/

Explore our range of oil and acrylic painting courses. They are hosted by our engaging tutors, enabling you to learn from their expertise and skills. Our art courses are a chance to meet like-minded people and a chance to unwind from everyday life. They are a great opportunity to experience the UK’s glorious countryside surrounding our field centres.

A painting of a tree and a field

What's Included
  • Expert Tuition
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Hot and Cold Drinks

What's provided

I provide a Range of resource images/photographs and objects to work from and some demonstration examples.

Refreshments are included, but please bring lunch with you.

Before You Attend

What to bring

Essentials: 

  • Paper or Boards, or canvas boards, or canvases, as you prefer to paint on (if paper, then a cartridge of 140gsm weight at least, thicker is better)
  • Brushes:  Bristle /Hog Brushes, or synthetic acrylic brushes or sable/sable mix, they will all work but differently - sizes No. 6, 8 or 10, maybe smaller 2 or 3, larger if preferred and any type round, flat etc
  • Acrylic paints  (A few basic colours are enough, including white and black)
  • Mixing Palette ('Stay-wet' or similar palettes are useful to keep the paint from drying)
  • Palette Knife

Optional: 

  • Standard Graphite pencil HB, if you prefer to draw out the image first
  • Eraser
  • Sharpener or Craft knife
  • Your own resource images or/and objects to work from if you prefer, or use those provided

Opportunities to attend this course

This course is not currently available to book. Dates will follow soon.

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