OCTOBER 14th 2026 - Still Life In Acrylics for Beginners -

£95.00
Limit 4 per order

Join me for a three hour deep dive into Acrylics and paint a Still Life with guidance through each step

Wednesday 14th OCTOBER 11th 2026 - 10am-2pm

Perfect for artists wanting to try Acrylics for the first time, and also a great introduction for beginners on how to paint a subject from start to finish using this versatile medium.

Learn about Composition, how to set up a still life, the importance of shadows, how to mix and blend colours.

You will learn how to prepare your canvas, use composition for visual interest, draw your subject accurately using guidelines, blend acrylics, paint realistically using the right techniques

Ideal for beginners . You will go through each step with guidance so no experience necessary.

All materials provided but you are welcome to bring your own if you have something you would like to try out.

Refreshments, Tea, Coffee, Cake available throughout the workshop.

We will finish at 2pm so please bring a packed lunch

Join me for a three hour deep dive into Acrylics and paint a Still Life with guidance through each step

Wednesday 14th OCTOBER 11th 2026 - 10am-2pm

Perfect for artists wanting to try Acrylics for the first time, and also a great introduction for beginners on how to paint a subject from start to finish using this versatile medium.

Learn about Composition, how to set up a still life, the importance of shadows, how to mix and blend colours.

You will learn how to prepare your canvas, use composition for visual interest, draw your subject accurately using guidelines, blend acrylics, paint realistically using the right techniques

Ideal for beginners . You will go through each step with guidance so no experience necessary.

All materials provided but you are welcome to bring your own if you have something you would like to try out.

Refreshments, Tea, Coffee, Cake available throughout the workshop.

We will finish at 2pm so please bring a packed lunch

Waterside Studio is based within the grounds of Clonterbrook House, close to Clonterbrook Opera. It is all on one level but access to the toilet facilities is across a courtyard.

Waterside Studio, Clonterbrook House, Trap Road, Swettenham Heath, CW12 2LS

Workshops are limited to 8 people to ensure one to one tuition and can be booked on a first come first basis.

There is plenty of parking on site which can be found to the back of the courtyard (follow the signposts)

Arrive 15 minutes prior to the workshop to get settled with a cup of tea/coffee.

There will be a lunch break - please bring a packed lunch though there will be cake and biscuits provided.

The workshop will take around 3 hours.

Please note that phone signal is weak at the studio so if you have any issues on route or wish to get in touch please email me - alison@alisonstafford.com

To reserve your place book on this page, or email the details to alison@alisonstafford.com and I will send you a link for payment

If there is not a viable number of students, workshops may be cancelled and payment returned.

Should you cancel, a refund will be given less 50% of the course fee. It is regretted that no refund can be made in respect of bookings cancelled 30 days (or less) prior to the date of the workshop. The booking is non transferable.

Please note that phone signal is weak at the studio so if you have any issues on route or wish to get in touch please email me - alison@alisonstafford.com