ACRYLICS FOR BEGINNERS - SUMMER COURSE

Name: ACRYLICS FOR BEGINNERS - SUMMER COURSE
Start: 2026-07-20T10:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-20T13:00:00+02:00
Location: Folkehuset Absalon, Sønder Boulevard 73 , 1720

Schedule

Mon Jul 20 2026 at 10:00 am to 01:00 pm

UTC+02:00

Location

Folkehuset Absalon, Sønder Boulevard 73 , 1720 | Copenhagen , SK

Come and learn how to paint with acrylics in this painting summer course!
In this course, you will learn basic techniques to paint with acrylic paint. We meet for five days and each day with a focus on different topics within painting.
We will be painting both objects in still life and suggested motives to practice techniques, but you are also going to paint motives you decide yourself. Feel free to embrace the opportunity to work on personal projects, bring your ideas to life, and experiment with abstract forms
You will leave the course with a broader understanding of the materials and techniques and inspiration and skills to continue at home.
You need no experience to join.

Monday the 20th of July – Introduction to materials and basic Techniques
We will get an overview of the materials, and cover fundamental techniques such as color mixing, layering, and brushstroke application.
Tuesday the 21st of July – Sunset and sky exploration
Today we are diving into landscape painting basics, emphasizing elements like the sky, urban elements, bushes and trees.
Wednesday the 22nd of July – Depths in paintings
We will be working with layers, lights and shadows. Adding textures to bring your paint to life. We will work on creating a more complex landscape.
Thursday the 23rd of July – Still life and composition
Introduction to the concept of still life and how to arrange objects for a captivating composition. We will explore techniques emphasizing composition and light.
Friday the 24th of July – Expressive portraits
We will today work on creating portraits using a simplified approach to facial features, focusing on expressive shapes and colours.

About our teacher
Lucia is originally from Argentina but is currently based in Copenhagen. Lucia has always had a passion for watercolours and loves how pigment mixed with water is unpredictable and fun to work with.
In addition to painting, she likes teaching, sharing creative spaces with people, and guiding them in the process of exploring their creativity and learning. You can see more of her work on her Instagram @Lulamoor.

PRACTICAL INFO
We are in ‘Tårnværelset’ on the 3rd floor in Absalon. You get there by taking the stairs up from the entrance. There is no elevator.
The course will be taught in English by Lucia.
We meet five days in a row- July 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24 from 10-13.
We have all the materials you need.
It costs 900 kr. to participate. You can buy your ticket from ou website here: https://absaloncph.dk/en/event/acrylics-for-beginners-summer-course/
The tickets are non-refundable and can’t be changed to another date.
If you have any questions, you can contact us at [email protected]