Instructor: Edom Alagaw, E21edomgeta@gmail.com. Date/Time: Wednesday, April 9, 6-8 pm, Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA 22301. Cost: $32 member / $42 Non-member. Class size: 6-12 participants. (Register by April 5). Join our acrylic painting class and unleash your creativity! This class is perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike. You’ll learn essential techniques, such as color mixing, brushwork, and layering, while creating your own vibrant masterpiece. Our step-by-step instruction ensures a fun and supportive environment where you can explore your artistic potential. Bring your own acrylic paints and brushes and enjoy a relaxing, inspiring experience. Materials you must bring: Acrylic Paints: A basic set of primary colors (red, blue, yellow), plus black and white. You may expand with secondary colors (green, orange, purple) and some earth tones (brown, sienna). Brushes: A variety of brush sizes and shapes, including flat, round, and detail brushes. Synthetic brushes are suitable. Palette: A palette for mixing your paints. A plastic or glass palette is ideal, but a disposable paper palette also works. Canvas or Painting Surface: Stretched canvas, canvas boards, or canvas paper. Palette Knife: For mixing paints and creating texture on your painting. Water Container: A container for rinsing your brushes. Cloths/Paper Towels: For cleaning brushes and wiping up spills. Spray Bottle, Pencil and Eraser, Storage Box/Bag.
