Acrylic Painting 'Landscape Coasters' Immersive Course (Adults 18+)

Class: Adults (18+) Immersive Course
Skill Focus: Acrylic Painting ‘Landscape Coasters’
Group Size: Maximum 8 students per course

Overview
Discover the expressive power of acrylic landscapes, inspired by the vibrant styles of Paul Cézanne, Camille Pissarro, and Vincent van Gogh. This immersive five-week course invites you to explore the natural world through colour, form, and brushwork, while creating a quadtych (set of 4) acrylic-painted coasters that reflect a landscape of your choice. With a maximum of eight students per class, you’ll enjoy focused guidance and a warm, supportive learning environment designed to nurture both confidence and creativity. All necessary materials and equipment will be provided by the studio, just bring your creativity!

Learning Aims
• Explore the styles of Cézanne, Pissarro, and Van Gogh, while focusing on your own landscape focus.
• Observe and sketch different landscape forms.
• Mix complementary acrylics and experiment with texture-building techniques
• Create a quadtych (four-piece) set of landscape coasters.

Weekly Breakdown
Week 1: Introduction to Cézanne, Pissarro, and Van Gogh with acrylic working methods.
Week 2: Sketching landscape elements and defining texture.
Week 3: Planning your chosen landscape and building base colours.
Week 4: Developing main elements of your chosen landscape.
Week 5: Final refinements and details.

Course Length
5 weeks (10 hours total)

If you would prefer to book directly using bank transfer, please email the studio.

Course Planning & Teaching
Our courses are thoughtfully designed and taught by Kitty, Creative Director and Founder of Springwood Barn. A fully qualified teacher with 17 years of experience, Kitty is fully insured, certified in First Aid, and holds an enhanced DBS check, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all learners.

Each project introduces students to a renowned artist and their creative influences, encouraging personal interpretation and creative growth. By drawing from both historical and contemporary sources, students build technical skill and artistic confidence, culminating in a unique and expressive final artwork.

This structured approach balances technical learning with creative autonomy, empowering students to experiment, develop their own style, and grow in their artistic practice.