W2411: Birgitta Macleod - Palette Knife Techniques for Acrylic Painters
Learn the many wonderful techniques and textures you can do with a palette knife and acrylic paints with instructor Birgitta MacLeod. In just one afternoon! You learn various application methods and complete a small painting using all our new skills. No previous experience is required.
$57.50 Non-Members
PACE, 201 McDonnel St. – Room 17, Peterborough ON K9H 2W1
Date: November 15, 2024
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
SUPPLY LIST:
PAINTS
Student grade (Liquitex Basics; Demco) or artist quality acrylics. Do not use folk art paints or paints purchased from a dollar store, as the quality is too poor.
You will need the primary colours, plus black, white and brown. Here is a suggested list to get started:
- Primary Yellow or Cadmium Yellow Medium Hue
- Primary Blue or Phthalo Blue
- Primary Red or Cadmium Red Medium Hue
- Titanium White
- Black
- Burnt Umber
Bring any other acrylic paints you may already have. If you are missing anything I am happy to supplement from my supplies at no extra charge.
SUPPORTS
1 Canvas, size 12 X 16 or 14 by 18 or is good for this half-day class.
TOOLS:
Palette knives will be supplied, but if you have your own, bring them along.
- One small or medium brush.
- 1 pad of disposable palette, or foam plates
- A rag or roll of disposable blue shop cloths
- Water container
- Apron
- You do not need an easel for this class
ARTISTS BIOGRAPHY
Birgitta Macleod
Birgitta MacLeod is one of the founding partners of META4 Gallery in Port Perry (and formerly, of Peterborough). As a painter she loves colour and texture, often incorporating paper and collage into her pieces.