Contemporary Flowers in Acrylics

Discover the beauty and freedom of floral painting in this immersive six-week course. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, “Contemporary Flowers” acrylic painting course will guide you through the techniques needed to bring flowers to life on canvas. From blending bold colours to mastering brushwork, you’ll discover the joy of capturing the beauty of nature in every petal.

Each session focuses on a different aspect of painting flowers in acrylics, helping you develop strong foundations, expressive techniques, and your own artistic style.

Week 1 – Getting to Know Your Tools & Materials

Begin your winter art journey by exploring the tools and materials that will support your creative process. This week focuses on understanding the characteristics of acrylic paint, choosing the right brushes, and preparing your painting surface for the best results. You’ll learn how acrylics behave, how to control them, and how to set up a strong foundation before starting your painting. A perfect, confidence-building start for beginners and returning artists alike.

Week 2 – Getting Started: Shapes, Colour & Composition

Begin your floral journey by exploring simple flower shapes, basic colour mixing, and how to build strong compositions. You’ll learn how to loosen up, paint intuitively, and capture the essence of flowers rather than every detail.

Week 3 – Painting Techniques 

This week focuses on expressive brushwork. You’ll practise different strokes to create petals, leaves, stems, and soft transitions. Discover how to keep your colours vibrant and avoid muddy mixes while building confidence in your mark-making.

Week 4 – Focus on soft and hard edges

Learn how light, shadow, and colour temperature can bring your painting to life. This session will help you slow down, observe deeply, and build depth with layering techniques. Also, you learn how to achieve soft and hard edges.

Week 5 – Vibrant Colour Palettes & Tonal Values

Dive into rich, expressive colour! You’ll explore bold palettes for modern floral art, learn how to balance warm and cool tones, and create dramatic contrasts. Ideal for those wanting to paint with more confidence and energy.