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Acrylic Pour Painting for Beginners (Flexible Schedule)
Acrylic pour painting is the latest artistic trend, with no experience necessary! This art class is great for relaxation, art therapy, and those with sensory or developmental differences.
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In this course, students will learn the basics of paint pouring and how to achieve desired visual effect through different pouring techniques. This is a flexible schedule course and there are no live meetings. Weekly video lessons will be posted in the classroom and students will interact by posting photos of their weekly work and commenting (positively) on others' creations. The teacher will assist the students by providing positive commentary, troubleshooting paint issues, and recommending.
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Required Materials: *Acrylic paint - I strongly recommend getting a wide variety of craft paints. These can be found for $1 or less in most craft stores. I typically use 6-9 colors per piece, plus black or white (you will need a lot of white, so get the big container!) *Wooden framed canvas (like the kind you hang on a wall) - DO NOT USE CANVAS BOARD. I found out the hard way. The edges will curl and it will ruin your painting. *Pouring medium (About an ounce per color, per painting) - For those starting out, I highly recommend using a mixture of water and Elmer's Glue. (We will go over the ratio in class.) Once you have mastered your technique, you can invest in Liqutex Pouring Medium. *Plastic cups or something to mix paint in - You can use almost anything! Yogurt cups, baby food jars. Whatever you don't mind having paint in and/or is disposable. You will use about 6-10 cups per piece, so plan accordingly. *Craft sticks/Paint mixers - I use popsicle sticks from the Dollar Store, but you can use anything from plastic spoons to straws. They will get messy! *A large work space AND drying space that is covered with plastic. Pieces take about 48 hrs to dry, so you will want to leave it somewhere that it won't be disturbed. You can buy cheap plastic sheeting or use a garbage bag to cover your area. Optional, but highly recommended *Plastic gloves! I kind of consider this required, as your hands will get super messy, but you can technically paint without them. *Additives - You can achieve all kinds of really cool effects with some basic paint additives. I use silicone lubricant (treadmill lubricant found on Amazon), rubbing alcohol, and dish soap. *Metallic paints - These can be found in the craft stores as well, but may be closer to $2. They can add a nice accent to your paintings and I like to use them often. I list them as optional due to the price difference. *Plastic straw - I use this in week 3 to manipulate my paint. *Basket/Drip tray - This is used to prop your canvas and catch extra paint. (You can also use plastic cups to prop your canvas.)
Acrylic Paint Pouring Classes Sydney
Acrylic pour painting is one of those hobbies that can seem intimidating to do on your own. There are plenty of acrylic pouring DIY videos, but somehow the finished product never looks as good as the professionals. It’s hard to know how to prep your canvas, how much paint to use, and whether there are special techniques that create different outcomes in the finished painting. If you’re ready to learn how to create better paint pouring art, you’re going to need more than an online how-to guide. Instead, it can be helpful to have an acrylic pouring artist at your side to guide you through the process. Then, you’ll have the skills to keep experimenting on your own.
If you think paint pouring for beginners is as simple as pouring paint on a canvas, you’ll probably be surprised at the diversity of acrylic pouring classes available. Start out with a casual paint and pour class for beginners to learn the basics of fluid art and pour painting as you sip drinks. These classes will teach you fluid painting with the fundamental techniques you need to improve quickly. On the hunt for unique Sydney activities? Jump on the paint a bear trend and create your own colourful fluid bear! There are also acrylic pour painting workshops for intermediate students and artists with a bit more experience. This is great if you’re looking for ongoing acrylic pouring classes after you’ve mastered the basics. Whichever class you end up in, it will soon make the list of your top 10 things to do in Sydney—there’s no need to continue searching ‘paint and pour near me’ with so many workshops right at your fingertips.
What to expect at acrylic pouring classes in Sydney
As acrylic pour art is so open and flexible, it’s one of the Sydney activities that can appeal to a variety of people. If you’re looking for art classes for adults for an upcoming birthday, stag party or bridal shower, acrylic pour painting will engage everyone in your group. And, these are some of the best things to do in Sydney at night when you’re looking for fun Sydney workshops to share with your coworkers. They also make for great romantic date nights or you can give them as unique experience gifts for the artist in your life. Even if you’re looking for fun things to do in Sydney with kids who are a little bit older, you’ll find that acrylic paint pouring classes make for wonderful Sydney school holidays activities.
Fluid art is all about giving free rein to your creativity, but it can be helpful to learn some basic concepts. And that’s exactly what your passionate pouring art teacher is there for. Your acrylic pouring for beginners workshop will start with some simple techniques and tips so that you can feel confident as you begin. Then, you’ll have time to experiment and explore on your own. If you have questions about how your pour painting is turning out, your helpful instructor will be there every step of the way. At the end of your fluid painting class, you’ll have a piece of paint pouring art that you can be proud of.
Fluid art is great for your wellbeing
We’ve all known for a while that practising art is great for relaxation and focus, but much of the research focused on things like drawing and brush-based painting. Acrylic painting allows even more of us to tap into the many benefits of practising art by allowing us to break away from the restrictive techniques of traditional art. Without having to worry about things like perspective and realism, you can relax, play around with colour, and see where your creativity takes you. When you finish an acrylic pouring class, you’ll be so excited to incorporate this liberating and rejuvenating practice into your regular self-care routine.
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If you’re looking for a unique and memorable event these workshops are perfect things to do with friends on the weekend, for aged care groups, team building exercises, indoor things to do, and kids weekend activities. We’ve got a range of teachers who cater specifically to larger events, and we can customise classes to meet your needs. Get in touch today and we’ll put something together for you.
- Locations: Sydney CBD, Randwick, Epping, Cammeray, Tennyson Point, Westmead
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