Acrylics-Improvers

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Course code: P47C

A follow-on course from Acrylics-Intermediates, designed for those with prior knowledge of acrylics and who and would like to continue exploring acrylic painting techniques.

when
From 29 Apr 2026 to 01 Jul 2026
Wed 13:00-16:00  9 weeks
Date
29 Apr 2026
Time
13:00 to 16:00
Date
06 May 2026
Time
13:00 to 16:00
Date
13 May 2026
Time
13:00 to 16:00
Date
20 May 2026
Time
13:00 to 16:00
Date
03 Jun 2026
Time
13:00 to 16:00
Date
10 Jun 2026
Time
13:00 to 16:00
Date
17 Jun 2026
Time
13:00 to 16:00
Date
24 Jun 2026
Time
13:00 to 16:00
Date
01 Jul 2026
Time
13:00 to 16:00
Tutor
Mary Kelly
where
Stoke Lodge 

Stoke Lodge Centre, Shirehampton Road
Stoke Bishop
Bristol
BS9 1BN


fees
full fee for this course £224.00, concession fee £135.00
who

Bristol Adult Learning

stokelodge@bristol.gov.uk

0117 903 8844

Description

<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">A structured course designed to help learners expand their knowledge and skills in a welcoming and friendly environment.</span></span></span></p>

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What can students expect?

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;ArialMT&#34;,sans-serif">You will have the freedom to explore the potential of acrylic paint, mediums, and additives. You will be encouraged to share your personal interests and aspirations with the tutor and fellow students, exploring all possibilities and ideas. Risk taking will be actively encouraged!</span></span></span></p>

Late starters allowed?

<p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Yes.</span></span></p>

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Previous experience required?

<p> <span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Yes. The course is aimed at those with some experience of Acrylic paint who feel ready to loosen up and explore a little further.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><strong>Not suitable for beginners</strong>.</span></span> </p>

What is the progression route?

<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Learners can enrol on the <strong><em>“Acrylics-Advanced”</em></strong> course.</span></span></p>

Are there any extra costs?

<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Yes. Learners supply own materials.</span></span></p>

Work set between sessions?

<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">No, but practice is encouraged.</span></span></p>

What should students bring?

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<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;ArialMT&#34;,sans-serif">Paint: a selection of colours including yellows, reds, blues, plus white</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;ArialMT&#34;,sans-serif">Brushes/knives/paint shapers</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;ArialMT&#34;,sans-serif">Mediums for example</span></span></span></span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;ArialMT&#34;,sans-serif"><span style="color:blue">https://www.jacksonsart.com/winsor-newton-professional-acrylic-mediums-introduction-set</span></span></span></span></p>

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<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;ArialMT&#34;,sans-serif">Canvas/supports/paper</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;ArialMT&#34;,sans-serif">Palettes/plastic mixing dishes, etc</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;ArialMT&#34;,sans-serif">Paper towel</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;ArialMT&#34;,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Masking tape</span></span> </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">An apron or old shirt to protect your clothes</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Paper clips or bulldog clips</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Two water containers (jam jar or large yogurt pot)</span></span></li>
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Teaching method/style?

<p> <span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">By doing, watching, reading and talking to others. You will be encouraged to have an idea and explore ways of making it happen. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">An iPad is great if you have one - you can create albums of other artists work that you admire and collect images from the internet.</span></span> </p>

Equipment Required

<p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">See list above. </span></span></p>

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Refunds and cancellations

<p><strong><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Course Cancellations by Us</span></span></span></strong></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">•           If we cancel your course, your fees will be refunded in full.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">•           We cannot reimburse the cost of any materials you may have purchased.</span></span></span></p>

<p><strong><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Cancellations by You</span></span></span></strong></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">•           If you cancel 7 days or more before the course start date: Refund issued minus a 20% administration fee.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">•           If you cancel less than 7 days before the start date or after the course has started: No refund will be issued.</span></span></span></p>

<p><strong><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Transfers</span></span></span></strong></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">•           Transfers must be requested at least 7 days before the course start date.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">•           A 10% transfer fee applies.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">•           Transfers due to our cancellation of your original course are free of charge.</span></span></span></p>

<p><strong><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Illness and Absence</span></span></span></strong></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">•           No refunds are available for non-attendance due to sickness or ill health.</span></span></span></p>

<p><strong><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">How Refunds Are Issued</span></span></span></strong></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">•           Refunds are returned via the original payment method:</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">•           Booked online or by phone - Refund to the card used.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">•           Paid in person at Stoke Lodge - Please bring your payment card to the office.</span></span></span></p>

<p><strong><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Online Course Access</span></span></span></strong></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">•           Learners are responsible for ensuring they have suitable internet access and equipment before the course begins.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">•           No refunds will be issued due to technical issues with a learner’s own internet or computer.</span></span></span></p>