Spring Gardens in “Thick and Thin” Acrylics
With David Pasfield. Saturday 24th February 2024, 9.30am-4pm (please arrive 9am to set up your equipment) Class Fee £45 but may be subject to a price rise in 2024. £10 deposit required by 18 December to secure the price at £45. Using an underpainting technique to apply a first impression painting followed by texture build-up using a palette knife with heavy body acrylics in an impasto style. Free up your painting style – being bold and not worrying about detail. • Free refreshments provided, but bring or buy your own lunch • Please check the class details for the equipment and materials list • No additional materials cost. Using an underpainting technique to apply a first impression painting followed by texture build-up using a palette knife with heavy body acrylics in an impasto style. Free up your painting style – being bold and not worrying about detail. Equipment & Materials - Acrylic paints – vibrant colours - Heavy duty impasto gel - MDF or hardboard (pre-primed with white gesso). You can also use canvasses or canvass board. (Size should be at least 50x50 cm). - Large bristle brushes – old decorator’s brushes will suffice - Palette knife - Easel – table or free-standing) - Palette – greaseproof paper over cardboard, or ‘stay-wet’ palette - 2 large water pots - Roll of kitchen towel - Sketches or photos for inspiration - Do wear old clothes as this can be quite messy!
