Discover the joys of painting with acrylics. Learn about colour, texture, shape and tone and how to combine these elements while developing your own style. Explore this medium in a relaxed and encouraging setting through a number of exercises guided by your tutor. Learn to problem solve and enjoy the flow of painting. Suitable for beginners or those wishing to continue painting with expert guidance from Leslee Rowlands.

What to bring:-

• Acrylic paints - (Chromacryl/ A2/Atelier/Matisse structure)
• Please note: You will learn to mix all the colours you need with these 6 colours and white therefore, you are encouraged to purchase good quality paints at the start.
• Titanium white,
• Warm Red - cadmium red or napthol scarlet
• Cool Red - alizarine crimson or quinacridone red
• Warm Blue - Ultramarine
• Cool Blue - Phthalo blue
• Warm Yellow - cadmium yellow medium or deep or arylamide yellow.
• Cool Yellow - cadmium yellow light or arylamide yellow light or hansa yellow light, or lemon yellow
• Optional colours are: magenta, viridian or phthalo green, yellow ochre and mars black
• Notebook
• Selection of acrylic, round and flat (filbert) sizes 2, 4, 6, 8
• Flat Palette
• 2x Palette knives
• 2 x jars with lids
• Clean rags
• Apron
• Canvas/boards and preparing surfaces will be discussed in the first class
• Further materials may be required throughout the course

COVID

Please note, COVID restrictions may apply at the time of this course. By enrolling, you agree to abide by the restrictions at all times while onsite. Please visit the COVID Safe page on our website to read the most up to date information or visit wa.gov.au.

Building Access:

FAC is a heritage listed building with access limitations. If you have any special access requirements, please contact reception on 9432 9555 before enrolling in a course.

Students with Special Requirements:

If you or the person you are wishing to enrol has special requirements, please contact Reception on 9432 9555 or email ArtsCentre@fremantle.wa.gov.au to discuss suitability and how we can help.

Roof Works:

FAC are currently in the final stages of a long-term project to refurbish, repair and protect one of the City’s best loved heritage buildings. For more information, please head to: Roof Restoration - Fremantle Arts Centre Heritage Building (fac.org.au), please direct any questions about the roof works to: info@fremantle.wa.gov.au