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Intro to acrylics

Brush up on your painting skills | 16 May-23 May | 3 sessions

Feeling creative? Join classically trained artist Josh Wright for an intro to painting with acrylics. Learn core acrylic techniques with bold, practical steps that get you painting fast. Practice sketching strong shapes and how to drop in a confident first layer. Build colour, texture, and form as you shape your artwork. Gain tips to lift detail and how to layer in depth and mood with quick, decisive strokes. Discover how to refine edges and tighten accuracy with guided support. Finish strong with a crisp final coat and enjoy the easy, upbeat flow of creating as a group.

BYO painting clothes. All other materials provided.

$50 per person. Registration essential. Ages 16 and over.

No refunds unless Libraries cancels the event.

LibraryDate and TimeRegistration
CaloundraSaturday 16 May, 9.30am–12.30pmRegister
KawanaFriday 22 May, 9.00am–12.00pmRegister
MaroochydoreSaturday 23 May, 9.30am–12.30pmRegister

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More about Josh Wright

Josh Wright is an Australian American painter whose work blends classical technique with contemporary storytelling. He refined his understanding of the human form while working as Studio Assistant to renowned sculptor Richard MacDonald, contributing to largescale figurative works.

He later spent five years at The Florence Academy of Art, studying the methods of the Old Masters and developing the deliberate realism that defines his style. Today, he draws on nature, memory, and classical training to create vivid, narrative rich paintings. View more of his works