8 week Acrylic Painting Course

£148.00

Starts Sunday 11th January 2026

3:15pm – 5:15pm

Runs for 8 weeks until 1st March 2026

What previous attendees have said; (Watercolours course, 2025)

“I loved that it was a small group, [and] that we started from the basics”

“I had a lovely time and would highly recommend”

“[It was] Educational and fun and explained clearly”

“The venue was perfect – easy to park!”

“Very good – Julie was very informative and helpful”

Downloadable gift card for you to print at home (if needed for gifting).

More information below

Location:
The Meadowgreen Centre
141 Deveron Road

Troon
South Ayrshire KA10 7JH

Have a question? email julie.arbuckle@gmail.com

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Description

Discover Watercolour Painting

Do you want to try painting with acrylics but don’t know where to start? Or maybe you’ve dabbled before, but want some advice on how to get better at painting? This 8 week practical art course is designed to help you learn foundational painting techniques, improve your observational skills, and gain confidence in creating paintings with acrylics. With the expert guidance of Julie Arbuckle, a professional artist and tutor with over 15 years of teaching experience, you’ll acquire both technical skills and artistic versatility in a structured yet adaptable learning environment. Whether you’re a novice or looking to refine your craft further, this course offers a rewarding experience tailored to your interests.

Flexible and Adaptive Learning

One of the standout features of this course is its flexibility. While it’s structured to guide you step-by-step—from choosing the right materials to acrylic paintings with confidence—the content remains adaptable to suit the interests and aspirations of each cohort of students. This ensures the learning process is both engaging and relevant, allowing artists of all levels to flourish. This is a supportive and friendly atmosphere where you can learn at your own pace and experiment with ideas under professional guidance.

Materials

You will be expected to bring your own paints and brushes to the class – a recommended materials list will be issued to students before the course starts, and advice on buying brushes, paints, canvas etc is also on hand.

The course fee includes some basic materials such as surfaces to paint on and different mediums to try for yourselves.

Tea and coffee provided each week (and maybe even some biscuits).

Why Choose This Course?

By joining this 8-week painting course, you’ll gain access to comprehensive and adaptive training from Julie Arbuckle. Her understanding of artistic techniques and aptitude for teaching make classes a rewarding experience. From choosing a canvas to understanding the nuances of colour blending, we’ll cover the knowledge and skills needed to get started painting with acrylics.
Class numbers are limited to a maximum of 10 to ensure all participants get sufficient support and guidance.

Sign up today to expand your creative journey and paint with confidence!

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Additional information

Location

Meadowgreen Centre
141 Deveron Road
Troon
South Ayrshire
KA10 7JH

Dates

Sundays 3:15pm – 5:15pm
Starts January 11th 2026
Runs for 8 weeks until 1st March 2026