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Beginner to Intermediate Acrylic Painting

  • Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center 2410 Wickham Ave Newport News, VA, 23607 United States (map)

Develop the Artist in You with Abralene White

Students with beginning to intermediate skills in acrylic painting will learn how to create a variety of brush strokes; learn the elements of art and principles of design to create exceptional art compositions; explore how to use color to express a feeling or mood in their art; and the use of art vocabulary to discuss their art and that of well-known artists.

*Supplies are not included. Student supply list will be provided on Day One of the class; Estimated cost of supplies is $25* 

Class Details:

  • Class Dates: Wednesdays, April 7 - 28

    • April 7

    • April 14

    • April 21

    • April 28

  • Class Meeting Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

  • Class Location: Available In-Person and Online in Art Studio B at Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center or via Zoom Video Conferencing Software respectively.

  • Cost: $5

    • Supplies are not included

    • Estimated cost of recommended supplies is $25

  • Ages: 16+

  • Registration Deadline(s): Sunday, April 4, 2021 at 11:59 pm

  • Instructor: Abralene White

About the Instructor

Mrs. White has 38 years of experience as a public-school art teacher, teaching levels from high school to elementary school. Thirty-seven of those years were as a Newport News Public Schools Art Teacher. Mrs. White earned a Master of Art Degree and Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Illinois and Hampton University, respectively.  

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Introduction to Clay Puppetry and Film
Later Event: April 15
Introduction to Drawing