Academy Center of the Arts

Lynchburg VA center for arts, culture, and community building

Virginian Hotel – Michael Twery – Mixed Media
August 9 - November 8
Harrington Gallery Building – Medford Taylor
October 1 - October 31
Up Front Gallery – Lee McCraw-Leavitt
October 1 - October 31
Masterworx: West Side Story
October 3 - October 6
Marionette Making
October 7 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Beginner Acrylic Landscapes
October 7 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Craft Time with Torbee
October 8 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Intermediate/Advanced Painting (Oils or Acrylics)
October 8 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wednesday Watercolor Open Studio – October
October 9 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Ladies Night: Create & Connect
October 9 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Education

Beginner Acrylic Landscapes

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Time: September 3 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Number of Classes/Day: 4 Tuesdays
End Date: Sept 24
Register By: Sept 1
Ages: 15+
Venue: Peggy Burruss Art Studio
Cost: $110
Instructor: Toby Penney

Explore the beauty of landscapes with our Beginning Acrylic Landscape Class Series, tailored for adults and perfect for beginners. This series meets once a week throughout September, offering a peaceful and creative escape. Whether you’re new to acrylic painting or looking to develop your skills, this class is for you. Our friendly instructor will guide you through the process of creating stunning landscape paintings, from the basics to more advanced techniques.

Here’s what you’ll learn:
• The essential materials and tools for acrylic painting
• Basic acrylic techniques and brushwork
• Color basics
• Step-by-step methods for painting different elements of landscapes (sky, water, trees, etc.)
• Tips for adding detail, depth, and perspective to your artwork

By the end of the series, you’ll have created a collection of beautiful landscape paintings and gained the confidence to continue your acrylic painting journey.

We’ll provide all the materials you need, but you’re welcome to bring along:
• Snacks and drinks
• Your favorite acrylic brushes or canvases if you have them
• A sketchbook or journal to record ideas, information, and inspiration

Join us for this inspiring and relaxing class series, and discover the joy of painting landscapes with acrylics!

 

 

Interested in Education Access, Teacher & Military Discounts please contact Kelli Johnson at [email protected] for more information.

 

 

For High Schoolers interested in taking Beginner Acrylics, the following Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs) are integrated into our Acrylic Landscape Painting Class in the Art Studio! These standards emphasize the creative process, skill development, and artistic evaluation. These tools are essential for fostering well-rounded and confident artists in our visual arts programs!

 
Virginia Visual Art SOLs
Creative Process
AI.1 Apply creative thinking to original artistic works:
a) Communicate personal ideas in works of art by selecting media and incorporating appropriate elements of art and principles of design.
AI.2 Identify and apply steps of a creative process to develop ideas and artwork:
f) Refine.
g) Reflect.

Critical Thinking and Communication

AI.3 Analyze, interpret, and evaluate artwork:
b) Analyze how media and visual organization in works of art affect the communication of ideas.

Technique and Application

AI.12 Select and apply elements of art and principles of design to communicate meaning in works of art.
AI.13 Combine a variety of approaches to create the illusion of space within works of art such as overlapping, size, placement, and one-point perspective.
AI.15 Exercise increasing skill and control in the use of media and techniques.

Instructor : Toby Penney

 

 

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