Adventures in Acrylics & Oils w/ Kathleen Moore - 5 Thursdays, Oct 9 - Nov 6, 2:00-4:30: All Levels
Adventures in Acrylics & Oils w/ Kathleen Moore - 5 Thursdays, Oct 9 - Nov 6, 2:00-4:30: All Levels
Adventures in Acrylic or Oil Painting w/ Kathleen Moore - 5 Thursdays, Oct 9 - Nov 6 / 2:00-4:30 pm
Beginner! All Levels welcome!
Whether you’re brand new to painting or eager to refine your skills, this five-week course is the perfect chance to explore—or deepen—your work with oils or acrylics. Kathleen’s warm, encouraging style makes her one of our most sought-after instructors and a favorite among beginners and experienced artists alike.
You’ll learn everything from choosing the right materials to planning and composing a painting, along with gaining confidence in the fundamentals of color mixing. Each session features clear demonstrations, practical tips, and guided practice. Kathleen’s well-rounded approach combines valuable exercises with personalized feedback, equipping every student with the skills and inspiration to paint with confidence and joy.
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Through easy-to-understand concepts and step-by-step methods, including how to paint a variety of subjects, students will learn the process from start to finish. Building on these basic, fundamental techniques, novice artists can practice with step-by-step painting projects that are broken down and explained. From the first brushstroke to the finishing touch, let Kathleen guide you as you begin your artistic journey in painting.
SUPPLY LIST
Photo references to paint from
Basic Supplies (Required items are marked with an asterisk *)
*(4) canvas panels or stretched canvases – 8”x10” or 9”x12” is a good size
*(1) 8”x10” Fredrix Canvas Pad – this is a pad of canvas sheets for your weekly assignments. You could use (6) 8x10 canvas panels if you prefer.
*Brushes & Knives
You will need a range of brush shapes and sizes. Use what you have. Use this list as a reference if you need to purchase brushes.
Princeton Series 6500 Aspen Synthetic Brush - Size 2, Liner, Long Handle
Princeton Series 6500 Aspen Synthetic Brush - Size 6, Flat, Long Handle
Princeton Series 6500 Aspen Synthetic Brush - Size 2, Round, Long Handle
Princeton Series 6500 Aspen Synthetic Brush - Size 2, Flat, Long Handle
Princeton Snap! White Taklon Brush Set - Long Handle, Set of 3
Liquitex Painting Knife - Small, metal, Number 1 or similar
*Disposable Palette Paper Pad - white - 12'' x 16”
*Brush Cleaning Jar (oils) or Plastic Tub (acrylics)
*Paper Towels
Vinyl Gloves – for oil painters (optional)
Acrylic Painters’ List
Masterson Premier Palette - 16'' x 12'' (optional)
*Acrylic Medium
*Small Spray Bottle
*Heavy Body Artist Quality Acrylic Paints - Golden, Liquitex, etc.
Basic Palette - REQUIRED
Oil or Acrylic Paints:
*Titanium White
*Cadmium Yellow Med.
*Quinacridone Red
*Ultramarine Blue
Optional Expanded Palette (if you have these colors already, grab them!)
Burnt Umber
Yellow Ochre
Cadmium Red Light
Phthalo Blue (Green Shade)
Titanium Yellow
