This vibrant and hands-on six-week course is perfect for anyone who wants to explore acrylic painting—from complete beginners to those looking to refresh their skills. You’ll learn key techniques like color mixing, brush control, layering, and composition, while working on fun, inspiring projects each week.
We’ll start simple and gradually build toward full canvas paintings. You’ll explore still life, florals, lettering, and landscapes—both day and night—while gaining confidence and discovering your personal style. By the end, you’ll have a completed 16x20" canvas and the skills to keep painting on your own. Come discover how fun, colorful, and expressive acrylic painting can be!
Materials
If purchasing a materials pack please also submit the $10 materials fee which includes a discounted rate on your own Liquitex white acrylic paint & a set of canvasses/canvas boards. If bringing your own materials, the following are suggested but you may substitute your preferred brand:

Pencils & Eraser: Optional- DGCAC has a class set available for use.

• 2 × 2B Graphite Pencils.

• Soft or Kneaded Eraser.

Paint: Optional- DGCAC has a class set available for use.

• Liquitex BASICS Acrylic Paint Set 48 colors (Ideally or any brands with various colors). Click here for suggestion. 

• Required for all students: Liquitex’s Acrylic Paint Basics Titanium White, 4.0 fl oz (118ml). Click here for suggestion. (More affordable in-store at Michaels with coupons).

Canvas (by week): Optional- DGCAC has a class set available for use.

• Week 1: 11x14"

• Week 2: 10x10"

• Week 3: 11x14"

• Week 4: 10x10"

• Week 5: 11x14"

• Week 6: 11x14"

• 16x20"