NHFS: Acrylic Painting for Beginners
Explore acrylic painting with Helen McCusker!
Type:In-Studio
Level:No previous experience required
Medium:Painting
Class Dates
Tuesday Jan 6, 2026 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Tuesday Jan 13, 2026 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Tuesday Jan 20, 2026 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Tuesday Jan 27, 2026 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Overview
Learn the basics of painting with Acrylics. We will work on a variety of supports and learn how to use different mediums to achieve desired affects. We will also cover Colour Theory, mixing, ways of applying paint (technique), composition, and the particular attributes of Acrylics. This will be a fun, exploratory class with room for personal experimentation and subject matter.
Pre-requisites: None
Materials: all materials provided
There is no charge to register for this program, however we welcome and appreciate all donations.
Please note that these no charge introductory level classes are intended as an opportunity for participants to experience only once.
Should you no longer be available to participate, please notify us as soon as possible so that a spot can be offered to someone on the waitlist.
We thank the Government of Canada's New Horizons for Seniors Program funding for making our THRIVE programs no charge for participants aged 50 and older.
Please note, this is an in-studio program.
Please contact programs@niagarapumphouse.ca for any questions.
Instructor - Helen McCusker
Helen has been teaching art for over 20 years. Helen’s teaching is based on a solid understanding of drawing and design principles and personal attention to each student. She is enthusiastic about helping students discover their potential, endorsing - and practicing - artistic exploration and striving for technical excellence.