Acrylic & Oil Exploration
Dive into the world of paint and discover your color, texture, and expressive style.
This course introduces teens to the rich and versatile mediums of acrylic and oil paint. Students explore essential techniques, color theory, and layering while learning to express themselves confidently through paint. The classes emphasize experimentation, personal style, and having fun while building strong foundational skills.
Overview
Dive into the world of paint and discover your color, texture, and expressive style. This course introduces teens to acrylic and oil painting, focusing on essential techniques, color theory, layering, and personal expression. Classes emphasize playful experimentation, confidence-building, and having fun while creating dynamic artwork.
Course Goals
Develop strong technical skills in acrylics and oils
Explore color theory, brushwork, textures, and layering
Build confidence in personal artistic expression
Complete guided and self-directed projects that reflect individual style
How Classes Work
Twice a week, 90-minute sessions
Maximum 6 students per class, with one-on-one breakout guidance
Materials list provided; option to ship materials to students
No recorded sessions; missed classes can be made up
Parent involvement is encouraged but not micromanaged
Who This Is For
Teens aged 13–17 curious about acrylic and oil painting
Students seeking mentorship and fun, hands-on learning
Artists ready to experiment, develop their style, and grow confidently
Choose Your Path
6-Week Exploration: Learn the basics, experiment with paint, and complete a small showcase project.
12-Week Deep Dive: Explore advanced techniques, experiment with style, and refine your personal artistic voice.
6-Month Mastery: Deep immersion, mixed media experiments, and portfolio-ready works with guided mentorship.
Program Outline
6-Week Exploration
Week 1: Introduction to acrylics and oils, basic brushes, palette handling, and color mixing exercises.
Week 2: Layering techniques and brushwork practice through mini compositions.
Week 3: Exploring textures: palette knife, impasto, and mixed media elements.
Week 4: Color theory in action: complementary and analogous color studies.
Week 5: Guided project: applying learned techniques to create a personal piece.
Week 6: Final project and mini showcase; review, reflection, and next steps.
12-Week Deep Dive
Week 1: Materials, tools, and basic acrylic and oil techniques.
Week 2: Layering, blending, and brushwork exploration.
Week 3: Color theory applied to abstract and figurative compositions.
Week 4: Texture studies: incorporating palette knife and mixed media.
Week 5: Creative exercises to discover individual style and voice.
Week 6: Mid-course personal project; one-on-one feedback.
Week 7: Advanced layering, glazing, and expressive brush techniques.
Week 8: Compositional strategies and creating depth in paintings.
Week 9: Experimenting with scale, formats, and unusual supports.
Week 10: Guided project: developing a series of connected works.
Week 11: Refining personal style and conceptual approach.
Week 12: Final showcase and reflection, portfolio-ready pieces, planning next steps.
6-Month Mastery
Month 1: Fundamentals refresher, exploring tools, brushes, and materials.
Month 2: Core techniques: layering, blending, and basic color studies.
Month 3: Experimental textures and mixed media applications.
Month 4: Developing personal projects; exploring style, themes, and composition.
Month 5: Advanced projects: series creation, narrative through painting, expressive voice.
Month 6: Portfolio-ready work, final showcase, one-on-one mentorship, and future planning for continued growth.
Ready to sign up and take your teens art to the next level? We’d love to have you!
