Skills & Techniques Workshop: Painting Trees with Acrylic Paint
Schedule
Thu, 05 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
1025 Buffalo St, Conneaut, OH, United States, Ohio 44030 | Conneaut, OH
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***SKILLS & TECHNIQUES WORKSHOP*** --PAINTING TREES with ACRYLIC PAINT--Join Instructor Chris Davis for this three-session workshop covering different techniques on painting a variety of trees. This class will also briefly touch on techniques for painting grass and snow and will touch on atmospheric perspective and how to paint trees and layers of trees at a distance. Chris will also demonstrate use of different color palettes for fall leaves or different tree species.
This class will cover basics on color mixing, blending, and layering with Acrylic Paints and will utilize different paint brushes.
For the first two dates of this class, participants will practice painting multiple different trees, grass, & snow and will learn how to mix and layer paints to achieve the proper effects. Chris will demonstrate how to use different colors to indicate fall leaves. Students will learn the basics on painting standard tree shapes such as oak, pine, willow, palm, and birch trees in these sessions.
For the third date, participants will learn how to layer and cluster trees in regards to atmospheric perspective and distance.
Please note that this class is for learning and practicing the skills to paint trees. Chris will demonstrate the techniques step by step and participants will practice the techniques demonstrated. Chris will help where needed and be able to offer guidance. Chris will also address common painting mistakes and how to correct them.
This is a beginner friendly class, no prior experience is required. All supplies necessary for the class are provided. Chris will have a supply list and notes available on the first class date if participants wish to practice at home.
Dates: Thursdays, March 5th, 12th, and 19th from 6pm-8pm
Ages: 18+ (Children age 8+ are able to take the class if accompanied by a responsible adult who is also taking the class).
Cost: $50 ($45 for CAC Members).
Location: Conneaut Arts Center (1025 Buffalo St. Conneaut, OH 44030)
Registration: https://www.conneautartscenter.com/art-classes
*Please note that you must be pre-registered before the start of class to take this class. Register by signing up online, calling the Conneaut Arts Center at 440-593-5888, or by stopping in during business hours.
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