Introduction to Acrylics - 5 week Daytime Course - Knutsford
Schedule
Mon, 12 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 am
UTC+00:00Location
Plumleys Garden Centre | Holmes Chapel, EN
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Join us for a friendly, hands-on acrylic painting course. Each week you'll explore a new artist and technique. No experience needed. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to reconnect with your creativity, you’ll be warmly welcomed.Details...
🗓️ Mondays, 10am - 12pm
Starts: Monday 12th January 2026
💷 £28 per session | £99 (introductory offer) for the full 5 weeks
Each Week, You’ll Learn…
Week 1: Colour Theory & Bold Palettes
🎨 Inspired by Henri Matisse & David Hockney
Learn to mix and tone colours
Explore complementary, warm & cool hues
Create vibrant colour studies and mini still life pieces
Week 2: Texture & Techniques
🎨 Inspired by Gerhard Richter & Van Gogh
Use tools like palette knives, sponges, and brushes
Try dry brushing, glazing, layering, and impasto
Express yourself with abstract textures
Week 3: Monochrome & Light
🎨 Inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe & Edward Hopper
Work in black and white to understand light and tone
Create dramatic compositions through contrast
Week 4: Landscapes & Layering
🎨 Inspired by Monet, Pissarro & Morisot
Capture light, mood and movement
Layer colour to build depth and softness
Paint your own Impressionist-inspired landscape
Week 5: Final Project – Your Voice, Your Style
Plan and paint your own artwork with guidance
Choose your subject and use your favourite techniques
End with a group critique & celebration
What’s Included:
✔️ All materials (paints, brushes, paper & a large canvas for Week 5)
✔️ Step-by-step guidance by an experienced tutor
✔️ A creative, sociable atmosphere
✔️ The confidence to continue painting at home
No Experience? No Problem!
We believe everyone is an artist — we’re just here to help you discover your flow.
Pricing
£28 per session
Or just £99 for the full 5-week course (saving £39)
Spaces are limited and tend to fill fast — early booking is recommended!
Accessibility
If you require any accessibility support, please email us at
📩 [email protected]
Other important information
🎨 Dress Code: We recommend wearing clothing that you’re not too precious about, as the paint we’ll be using can be challenging to remove from fabric.
📸 Photography Consent: By participating in our event, you grant The Imaginators permission to use images captured during the event in promotional materials. These visuals will be featured in print, social media, and on our website, showcasing the exciting and engaging experiences we offer to our community.
🙌 Respecting Your Privacy: We value your privacy preferences. If you prefer not to have your image featured in any promotional materials, please notify our staff upon your arrival at the event. We’ll make every effort to exclude your image.
🎟️ Refunds: Our events are non-refundable, however we are happy to give you vouchers for our one of our other events if you give us 48hrs notice that you’re unable to attend.
🧑🧒 Suitable age:
Our events are not recommended for young children due to the use of acrylic paint (which can stain) and the level of instruction. However, if you’d like to share some special creative time with your child and believe they would enjoy our classes, we’d be delighted to have them! Just ensure they have a ticket and are accompanied by a paying adult.
For more information or any questions don't hesitate to get in touch with us via email at, [email protected]
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Plumleys Garden Centre, Plumley Moor Rd,Knutsford, Holmes Chapel, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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