Backbury House Retreats Events Calendar
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Developing Acrylic Techniques – Jan

Acrylics Techniques Workshop – Event Details
Overview:
This hands-on practical workshop is a must for all those who wish to develop their acrylic painting ability. This is a step-by-step workshop designed to develop practical understanding and ability in a range of painterly techniques.
Example of the workshop programme:
- Firstly, you will be guided through a series of painting exercises to encourage experimentation in a range of acrylic painting techniques.
- The techniques covered within the workshop will include underpainting, glazing, dry brush, impasto, knife work and scraping back.
- After the experimentation exercises, you will complete a practice piece, applying your new knowledge to improve your acrylic painting skills.
Experience level:
This art workshop is suitable for beginners to improvers as there will be guided instruction throughout. Attendees will be limited to 8 to ensure that everyone will receive individual support.
About the tutor:
The workshop will be led by Sharon Brookes who is the proprietor and lead tutor of Backbury House Retreats. She has a degree in Art, is a practising artist as well as a fully qualified art teacher with 30 years’ experience of teaching in a range of educational settings.
The workshop timings:
The workshop runs from 1pm-4pm. Please arrive for 12:45 for welcome drinks.
What’s included:
- Expert guidance by a fully qualified art teacher.
- Practical demonstrations and exercises on acrylic painting.
- A course booklet containing all course content to take home.
- The use of art materials for the day.
- A choice of tea, coffee and biscuits.
What you will need to bring:
Just bring yourself—we’ll provide all materials and refreshments.
Directions:
Our full address and Google Map link are available at the bottom of this page. Once you have completed your booking, we will also send you detailed directions. In the meantime, you can find more information on our Contact Us & Directions page.
Access:
- Free designated parking is available for up to eight vehicles beside our private road. The studio is then a short two-minute walk away.
- We also have two parking spaces closer to the studio, with a shorter walk and no steps.
- Please note that the studio bathroom is on the first floor and is accessed by stairs. With advance notice, we can arrange alternative ground-floor facilities.
For more information about access, please visit our studio facilities page. If you would like to discuss access arrangements, please contact Sharon using the details at the bottom of this page.
Cancellation Policy:
To receive a full refund, minus a £10 cancellation fee, you must cancel your event ticket at least 21 days before the event start time. Because places are limited, this notice period gives us time to resell your ticket.
Please email sbrookes@bhretreats.co.uk within the above stated timeframe for us to process the cancellation.
For our full Terms & Conditions, please visit https://bhretreats.co.uk/terms-and-conditions/.