Basics of Painting with Acrylics

Discover the secrets of a good painting and controlled colour application as you explore the diverse world of acrylic paints. Instruction will cover exercises in brush techniques, moving from slow blending to fast and thick impasto application. All techniques will be carefully demonstrated and explained in an easy to follow step-by-step format.

This class is suitable for all levels, whether you are a beginner or would like a refresher.

Details & Registration

Ages: 16+

Dates: Monday, February 2 to March 9, 2026

Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Sessions: 5

Holiday: No class on February 16 for Family Day

Price: $185 Non-Members, $167 with a membership

Materials: Additional Purchase Required - See Materials List

Skill Level: All skill levels

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What Students will Learn

• What is Acrylic paint and it's properties and mediums.
• Colour theory
• Brush techniques

About the Instructor

Stephanie Schirm

Stephanie Schirm began her career as a fashion designer, studying in Europe. While designing in the Toronto fashion district, she also created a number of fashion illustrations for catalogues, storyboards, and advertisements for current Canadian Designers.

She eventually left the fashion industry to become a graduate of OCAD in Communication and Design. Only then to enter the Liturgical world of Design, where she established Labyrinth Studios Inc, designing and manufacturing religious garments and sanctuary décor for Churches across Canada and the US.

Her passion for drawing, painting and designing lead her to sharing her knowledge, over 10 years ago with the Continuing Education in Guelph and as Fashion Illustration instructor for Mohawk College in Hamilton. Since then she has taught in a number of different establishments thorough out the GTA area.

Materials

We ask students have:

• Canvas Paper Pad 9"x12"
• Canvas Boards no smaller than 8x10 (2 boards)
• HB Pencil & White Eraser
• 1" Green Masking Tape
• Disposable Paint Palette or Plate
• Rags or Paper Towel
• Brushes
  • Bristle brushes, flat and filbert, ¼”, ½”, 1” & 1 ½”
  • AND/OR Soft Synthetic brushes, flat and filbert, ¼”, ½”, 1” & 1 ½”
• Heavy Body Acrylic paint
  • Cadmium red
  • Cadmium Yellow
  • Ultra- Marine blue
  • Titanium white
  • Mars black
  • Magenta
  • Hunters Green
  • Purple

Students are advised to purchase materials after receiving confirmation the class is running as scheduled. Confirmation will be sent to students one week in advance of the start date.