About the class

Come to a relaxed studio session and make the most of the Fremantle Arts Centre’s beautiful and historic studios while exploring the joys of painting with acrylics.

Whether you're a beginner or more experienced creative, this class offers the perfect opportunity to improve your skills, develop your own style, and enhance your art practice.

Under the guidance of Leslee Rowlands, you’ll receive personalised support to help you tackle challenges, learn problem-solving strategies, and discover new ways to express your creativity.

Share ideas, receive feedback, and enjoy the flow of painting in a supportive and encouraging environment.

Canvas/boards and preparing surfaces will be discussed in the first class.

Prerequisites

Some painting experience is recommended but not essential.

What to bring

• Acrylic paints - (Chromacryl/A2/Atelier/Matisse structure)
  • 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 yellow light hansa or lemon yellow.
  • Optional colours are: magenta, viridian or phthalo green, yellow orchre and mars black
  • 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.
• 1 Note book

• A Selection of acrylic brushes, round and flat (filbert) sizes 2, 4, 6, 8

• Flat Palette or paper palette book

• 2 x 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.

Building Accessibility

Walyalup Fremantle Arts Centre is a heritage-listed building with access limitations. While there are no lift facilities within the main building, the ceramics studio is wheelchair accessible.

We acknowledge these limitations and are committed to improving accessibility where possible. We continue to explore ways to make our programs more inclusive and encourage you to reach out if you have any questions.

Other Additional Needs

Should you, or the person you are enrolling for, have any other additional requirements, please include these details when booking. Should you wish to chat to one of our friendly team, feel free to contact Reception on 9432 9555 or email [email protected] to discuss any individual needs.