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Acrylic painting
for beginners
Looking for a beginning-level painting class in Seattle? In this enjoyable introductory class, aimed at folks who've never painted before, you'll learn how to mix and blend colors, use brushes, and paint some simple objects. You'll learn a few basics about color theory and composition, and how to paint using acrylics. We'll then move on to paint things like trees, mountains, clouds, rocks, and still lifes, using an easy step-by-step method. Even if you don't know an artist's brush from a toothbrush, you'll have fun, learn a lot, and get off to a good start.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
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Questions or problems
registering? Call 206-420-1309 or email Nilsosmar@gmail.com
A NOTE ABOUT MATERIALS
You can either
bring your own materials, if you already have some, or pick up
a materials kit especially created for this class at the University
Bookstore, located
on NE 43rd street and University Way NE in Seattle, about five
blocks from where the class is held. (You can just stop over on
your way to the first class to get the kit.) The kit includes:
1) a set of high quality acrylic paints (about $20); 2) a small
set of brushes (less than $5); 3) a pad of watercolor paper (about
$5); and 4) a pallette (about $2) The total is around $35, and
will last for months of painting.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR Nils Osmar has made his living in the arts since the 1980s, and has taught art classes in Seattle for over twenty years. He has worked as a fine and commercial artist, and done book and magazine illustration, design, book covers and interiors. His artwork has been internationally published. Nils Osmar home page
TUITION: $99 (covers all four meetings)
WHEN: This class is offered every quarter. The dates and times for the next session are: Sundays, October 17 through November 7, 12:30 pm-2:30 pm (4 meetings)
WHERE: This class is sponsored by the Associated Students University of Washington Experimental College and is held on the University of Washington campus in Seattle (Note: The class is open to the general public. You don't have to be a U.W. student to sign up.)
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Student Comments about Nils's art classes
Nils, Just wanted to let
you know that I completed my application to the Game Animation
Certificate program, and as of a week ago received notice of my
acceptance. One of my portfolio pieces was a charcoal figure based
upon one of the exercises from class - and of course, I'd never
touched charcoal before meeting you. Thanks again for all the
tips and encouragement! Your classes really helped polish my skills
and boost my confidence a great deal. -- J.C. (Seattle)
(The class) was well organized and you took us along step-by-step.
I will see you in the fall for one of your other classes. - Mary
J. (Redmond)
Your teaching style was a pleasure to learn by and I enjoyed your
class very much.. - Ruth B. (Seattle)
I was the redhead who drove in every week from Tacoma. It was
worth it. You really have something going if you can take someone
like me and turn me into an artist, well, a beginning artist anyway!
But that's way ahead of where I was. Thanks again Nils! - R.M.
(Tacoma)
Loved the right brain stuff, like drawing upside down. I also
loved, honestly, that you provided the materials. (Art supplies)
can be so expensive, I was happy when you told we wouldn't have
to buy any. - M.R. (Bellevue)
Thanks for taking some time before the class to help me figure
out which class I should take. - M.J. (Seattle)
The teacher was fabulous. Addressed every student by name and
remembered the reasons why they were in the class and was so pleasant
to learn from. - Rose B., Seattle
The instructor provided hands-on help and was especially well organized. He was very personable and remembered everyone's name. - C.B., Seattle
(I liked the) exposure to several different drawing methods. - P.L., Seattle
I really enjoyed this class! The instructor was very relaxed and really encouraged all of us in our efforts, and answered questions and gave guidance whenever asked. (unsigned; comment submitted online)
It was fun, like all of your classes. - Maura H. (Bothell)
Frequently asked questions
Are these online courses?
Or do they meet in a classroom?
They are in-person classes that meet in a classroom in Seattle,
Washington.
Where are the classes
held?
Most of them are held on the University of Washington campus in
Seattle.
The exact building and driving directions will be sent by email
when you sign up.
Are they only for U.W.
students? Or can anyone sign up?
They're open to everyone. You don't have to be a UW student.
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