Beginner Acrylic (Friday Morning)

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Instructor	Zara Haque
Level	Beginner

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Beginner Acrylic (Friday Morning)

Fridays, 10:00AM to 12:30PM
January 16 to March 20, 2026
10 Weeks

In Beginner Acrylic with Zara Haque🔗 learn essential techniques, from brush handling and layering to blending and texture creation. Explore different approaches to composition, shading, and depth while working on guided projects. We will also explore the fundamentals of colour theory, learning how colours interact, evoke emotions, and bring your artwork to life.

Suggested Material List:

Recommended Paints: Liquitex basics – Cadmium Red, Primary Yellow, Cobalt 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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Land Acknowledgement

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.