Acrylic Painting Classes

Whether you’re starting out as a beginner, ready to develop your skills, or want to learn how to paint like the world’s most influential artists, your perfect painting class is here! Learn modern and classic painting techniques in 6-week sessions with our experienced instructors. Each one features different paintings, so you can enjoy as many as you need to build confidence before moving to the next level.

Want to give painting a try first? Sign up for a Workshop or a Paint Night.

Beginner Acrylic Painting

Join our acrylic painting workshops and classes to learn how to create beautiful paintings in our Create Art Studio's Toronto location and online

Start here! Learn essential painting techniques in our acrylic painting classes and get inspired to create classic and modern paintings. In each session, you’ll create at least one lovely landscape, a beautiful floral and a stylish still life.

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What you’ll learn
How to prepare when starting a painting
Colour mixing and how to create eye-catching palettes
Brush techniques to create shape and texture, light and shadow
All materials are included – as always!
High quality Liquitex acrylic paints
Quality canvases, brushes and palettes

Abstract Painting

From the simplest expression of creative joy, to diving deep into meaningful symbolism, we’ll inspire you to paint with abstract methods and styles, either in our studio or from the comfort of home in our online class.

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What you’ll learn
How to prepare when starting a painting
Colour mixing and how to create eye-catching palettes
Brush techniques to create shape and texture, light and shadow
All materials are included – as always!
High quality Liquitex acrylic paints
Quality canvases, brushes and palettes

Landscape Painting

Learn how to create beautiful landscapes with us. Enjoy painting uplifting skies, scenery and seascapes filled with light and colour in this rewarding class.

If you’re a complete beginner, we recommend you take our Beginner class at least once before you enjoy Landscape Painting.

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What you’ll learn
How to prepare when starting a painting
Colour mixing and how to create eye-catching palettes
Brush techniques to create shape and texture, light and shadow
All materials are included – as always!
High quality Liquitex acrylic paints
Quality canvases, brushes and palettes

Draw & Paint Portraits

Enjoy Portrait Drawing classes and workshops at Create Art Studio's Toronto studio and online

Acrylic Portrait Drawing and Painting classes in our Toronto studio and online

Learn to capture the essence of faces. We’ll guide you to draw and paint with skill and subtlety, either in our studio or online.

If you’re a beginner, we recommend you sign up for our Learn to Draw and Beginner Painting classes at least once to ensure you’re ready to enjoy this class.

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What you’ll learn

How to draw and define accurate proportions in faces

How to prepare when starting a painting

Colour mixing and how to create accurate skin tones

Brush techniques to create shape and texture, light and shadows

A range of painting styles, from fast and loose to more detailed features

Shading, texture and highlighting techniques

A materials list will be supplied in advance of the class.

A materials kit is available, featuring high quality:

Drawing paper and pencils

Liquitex acrylic paints

Quality canvases, brushes and palettes

Paint Studio

Join Paint Club to enjoy our inspiring studio painting sessions for artists in Create Art Studio's Toronto location

Want the freedom to create your own paintings? Join our weekly studio sessions and express yourself at your pace.

We supply the materials you need, so you can relax and enjoy creating in our community of supportive artists. While this class is not instructed, if you need inspiration or guidance, your host is always happy to help.

Paint Studio information
What you’ll experience

A welcoming and inspiring studio space

A fun, social vibe, designed to help everyone relax and feel creative

Zero pressure to always be awesome

All materials are included – as always!

High quality Liquitex acrylic paints

A wide selection of brushes and palettes

One canvas is provided each week

You’re welcome to use your own materials if you prefer, but please consult with our host as we don’t allow highly messy techniques or paints with strong fumes.

Sign up to enjoy Painting

If you’re enrolling for the first time, please click Register and create an account. Existing students, access our portal to add this class to your account. Please note that all classes are Eastern Time.