An Introduction to Acrylic Painting

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I loved Jill’s class—it was a wonderful experience!”,

“Jill is a great teacher, and she knew how to be very helpful to each and every one of us.” 

“An excellent class—I thoroughly enjoyed Jill’s approach to teaching.”

“I've been to many seminars and workshops on various topics, but I've never been to one that more closely matched my personal objectives and expectations.”

Here is your opportunity to pick up a brush and try your hand at painting! You’ve never painted before? No problem—this course has been designed with the true beginner in mind. Using acrylic paints, you will explore the heart and soul of painting: color, form, expression, pictorial space and content. You will have the unique opportunity to paint from whatever inspires you personally—photographs, memories, personal observations and/or themes particular to your own imagination. Additionally, you will concentrate on your individual creative development and enhance your technical skills with the careful guidance of a caring instructor. Don’t miss this great opportunity to be introduced to acrylic painting from the ground up. The next piece of art you hang on your living room wall just might be your own!

Date/Time/Location

Thursdays, March 18, 25, April 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6 (No class on April 1)
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
UW-Eau Claire Campus

Presenter

Jill Olm: Connecting Campus and Community

Jill Olm, Assistant Professor of Painting and Drawing at UW- Eau Claire, received her MFA degree in painting from Syracuse University. Jill explores a wide range of techniques in her paintings, drawings, videos, and site-specific works. In addition to maintaining a full time teaching position, Jill has successfully exhibited her art at the national level--most recently at the University Art Gallery in Terre Haute, Indiana, the Long Beach Foundation of the Arts in Loveladies, New Jersey, the 621 Gallery in Tallahassee, Florida and solo exhibitions at Company Gallery in Syracuse, NY, and Riverviews Art Space in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Supply List

We recommend purchasing items no sooner than two weeks prior to class. Art supplies should range from $30 to $50 depending on where you purchase them. Supplies are available at local art and craft stores or online art supply websites. 

  • Acrylic paint: Titanium White (at least 90ml)
  • Acrylic paint: Cadmium Yellow Medium (at least 90ml)
  • Acrylic paint: Ultramarine Blue (at least 90ml)
  • Acrylic paint: Cadmium Red Medium (at least 90ml)
  • Acrylic paint: Burnt Umber or Burnt Sienna (at least 90ml)
  • Acrylic paint: Mars Black (at least 90ml)
  • Paint Brushes: a variety of shapes/sizes.  Recommended minimum: ½” Flat and #6 Round
  • Three pre-stretched canvases or canvas boards (9”x12” or larger)
  • Can, cup, or plastic container for water
  • Palette (inexpensive plastic)
  • Pencils and sketching paper

Fee

$155

Transfers/Cancellations:
You may cancel your registration up to 5 business days before a program’s start date, and we will refund your payment less a $25 administrative fee. If you cancel fewer than 5 business days prior to the program start date, no refund will be given. Full refund will be given if a program is cancelled or filled. You may substitute another person for your registration at any time. Call the Continuing Education Office (715-836-3636/toll free 866-893-2423) for assistance.

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