Introduction to Painting with Acrylics at The Dormston Centre

Whether you are looking to cultivate a therapeutic new hobby, rediscover your artistic passions, or master the technical basics of working with canvas and colour, this course is designed to inspire and guide you. Below, you will find all the essential information regarding dates, costs, and course requirements to help you prepare for your creative journey.

📅 Course Schedule & Cost

To ensure the best learning experience, places on this course are strictly limited. Please review the key schedule details below:

• Course Title: Introduction to Painting with Acrylics
• Term Start Date: Tuesday, 29th September 2026
• Weekly Session Time: 7.00pm – 9.00pm (Evening Sessions)
• Course Duration: 8 Weeks
• Total Tuition Fee: £90.00

🎨 What You Will Discover: Master the Vibrant World of Acrylics

This practical, hands-on course breaks down the fundamentals of painting into clear, manageable steps. We focus on building your confidence and artistic skills through guided practice, live demonstrations, and one-on-one feedback.

• Skill Levels Welcome: This is an inclusive environment. It is perfectly suited for absolute beginners with zero experience, self-taught painters looking to brush up on fundamentals, or improvers eager to expand their knowledge of the acrylic medium.
• Core Technical Skills: You will dive deep into essential painting principles, including advanced brushwork, essential colour theory, professional colour mixing, and building rich textures.
• Practical Projects: Your new techniques will come to life through engaging, structured projects. Over the 8 weeks, you will explore still life setups, beautiful landscape scenes, and your own personal creative pieces.
• The Atmosphere: Our class offers a relaxed, pressure-free environment where you can learn at your own pace, connect with fellow art lovers, and enjoy a rewarding “me-time” creative escape.

🖌️ Course Requirements & Materials

We believe that art should be accessible to everyone, so there is absolutely no need to purchase fancy, high-end, or expensive supplies before your first evening.

• What to Bring: If you already own acrylic paints, brushes, or specific paper/canvases that you prefer to use, please feel free to bring them along with you to class.
• Starter Supplies Available: If you are a total beginner and don’t own any art gear yet please don’t worry! The Centre keeps a small supply of basic paints, brushes, and paper to get you set up and painting on your very first night.

💬 Speak to Our Tutor

We understand you may have questions about the course, material costs, or specific projects before you fully commit to registering. Our expert tutor is incredibly passionate about welcoming new students and calming any pre-course nerves. If you would like to ask any questions or have an informal chat with them over the phone before signing up, please let us know and we will gladly arrange it.

💳 Payment Methods & Securing Your Place

Because our class spaces are strictly limited to ensure individual tutor time for every student, places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Your spot is only fully secured once payment is processed.

You can complete your enrolment using any of the following options:

1. Over the Phone: Call the Centre office directly on 01384 816389 to pay via credit or with debit card.
2. In Person: Visit our main reception desk during opening hours to pay by cheque or credit/debit card.
3. Email: Let us know your contact number and email address and one of our team will contact you to enrol.

No fancy or expensive materials are necessary to attend. If you already have paint, brushes and paper you prefer to use please bring them with you. If you do not don’t worry we do have a small supply to get you started.