Arlington Center for the Arts | Basics of Acrylics (In-Person)

Basics of Acrylics (In-Person)

Adult (Ages 16+) | This program is completed

Level: Beginners

Date: 10/6/2023-12/8/2023

Schedule: View Schedule

Tuition 183.00 USD

Other: Member Discount Available

Basics of Acrylics (In-Person)

Adult (Ages 16+) | This program is completed

Program Description

This course is designed for beginners. In this course, you will learn simplified drawing of objects and its relativity to the background. You will also learn how to work on shades and lights and create depth and perspective in your painting. Understanding basics of acrylics, color and color schemes and simple painting techniques are the objectives of the course. At the end of this course, you will take home one still-life and one landscape painting.

With Artist Chaitrali Kate-Yadav

Special Notes

COVID Requirements
Based on current guidance from the Arlington Department of Health, CDC, and other local and national public health agencies, Arlington Center for the Arts (ACA) will no longer require proof of COVID vaccinations for participation in our programs, including classes, camps, exhibits, performances, and events. While masks continue to be optional at ACA, they are strongly recommended, and we encourage everyone to review current masking recommendations from the CDC to inform their personal choices.

ACA is aware that public health guidance re: COVID-19 continues to change and evolve – all current policies are subject to change, in order to best align with current guidance and to preserve the safety of all of our constituents. Please be on the lookout for updated policies and protocols moving forward.

Email Communication Policy
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Required Supplies

Students should bring the following:
- Canvas - 2 -- It can be a canvas pad or Canvas board or Stretched Canvas, 9 x12 (No rush for this, we don't need it for first class -- Link for Canvas pad; Strathmore® 300 Series Canvas Pad | Michaels)
- Paper for rough work -- "Creatology 9x12" paper pad is better for practice. (Here is the link for paper pad; Kids Paint Pad by Creatology™, 20 Sheets | Michaels)
- #2 Pencil and Eraser
- Brushes for acrylic painting (Flat and Round)
- Palette (A Plastic Palette works better for Acrylics. The link for plastic palette; U.S. Art Supply 9.5" x 13.8" Clear Oval-Shaped Acrylic Painting Palette - Transparent Plastic Artist Paint Color Mixing Tray - Non-Stick, Easy Clean | Michaels)

Instructor

Chaitrali Yadav

Chaitrali Kate-Yadav, is a Boston based versatile artist. She is a designer at Creations-handmade art and jewelry and enjoys making jewelry, crocheting and making decorative artifacts.
As a painter, Chaitrali has been working in different media such as acrylics, oil pastels, pencil, watercolor and oil. She is also practicing and teaching Indian Folk Art Forms like Madhubani Art, Gond Art, Kalamkari, Warli Art.
She has been exhibiting at local galleries and selling her work on Facebook and from her own residence in Weston.
Chaitrali loves to share her passion with kids and adults by teaching drawing and painting.

Enjoy Chaitrali’s work by following link below,
https://www.instagram.com/creations_artandjewelry/
https://www.instagram.com/creationsart.handmade/