Acrylic Colour Theory

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Instructor	Zara Haque
Level	Beginner

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$130.00

Monday to Thursday, 6:00PM to 8:30PM
August 10 to August 13, 2026
4 Day Workshop

In Acrylic Colour Theory Intensive with Zara Haque🔗 explore the foundations of colour through acrylic painting while building confidence with essential painting techniques. Learn how to mix and layer colour, create harmony and contrast, and understand the relationships between warm and cool tones, value, and saturation. Through guided exercises and creative painting projects, we will explore how colours interact, evoke emotions, and transform the mood and impact of an artwork while developing your own personal approach to painting.

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Suggested Material List:

Recommended Paints: Liquitex basics – Pyrrole Red, Primary Yellow, Primary Blue, Titanium White, Ivory Black (small tube)

Brushes: Synthetic, variety of sizes and shapes (round, flat, filbert, and detail brushes)

Flat- (recommended sizes 4, 8, 12)

Round- (recommended sizes 2, 6, 10)

Detail brush- (recommended sizes 0 or 1 for fine lines)

Palette: at least 12×12” glass, plastic (could be any flat tray), or sta-wet

Extras:

-Apron or old clothes

-Sketchbook/ water colour paper (dollarama carries a cheap one)
-Palette Knives
-Masking Tape
-Paper towels or rags for clean-up.
-Stretched canvas, canvas board (size is student’s choice)
-Source material (photos, etc.) from which to paint

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Forum Art Centre is in Treaty 1 territory, the traditional and ancestral lands of the Anishinaabe, Ininiwak, Anishininiwak, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and the homeland of the Red River Métis. Our water is sourced from Shoal Lake 40 First Nation in Treaty 3 territory, and much of our hydro-electricity comes from Treaty 5 territory in northern Manitoba. We are committed to learning and engaging in reconciliation and decolonization.