ACRYLIC LANDSCAPES WORKSHOP
ACRYLIC LANDSCAPES WORKSHOP
INSTRUCTOR: BEN BIRES
Want a crash course of Ben’s 4-week class? This workshop covers all the basics from color mixing to various techniques of how to apply paint to canvas. Become familiar with handling this forgiving medium to help understand ways to approach a painting and break it down into simple steps. Students can expect to have their own finished piece to take home along with new skills to work on throughout their painting journey. If you are inspired to learn more, try Ben's 4-week Acrylic Landscapes class!
This class happens as part of our satellite partnership at Auric Gallery, 125 E. Boulder Ave. Enjoy the natural light and curated beauty of this lovely space, as well as nearby dining and shopping.
MATERIALS
All supplies provided with a $20 fee payable to the instructor at the start of class. Please bring a smock or wear clothes that can get messy.
REGISTER NOW: MONDAY | DECEMBER 9 | 1 PM TO 4 PM | $75 (AT AURIC GALLERY)
REGISTER NOW: MONDAY | JANUARY 27 | 1 PM TO 4 PM | $75 (AT AURIC GALLERY)
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Ben’s encouraging style of teaching provides a welcoming atmosphere to enjoy a creative outlet. He’s all about bringing people together and having a good time while getting to know his students’ goals. He will push you out of your comfort zone and do whatever he can to make you a better painter. His love for the outdoors brought him and his wife to Colorado Springs in 2016, which led him to begin teaching landscape painting classes here at Cottonwood shortly after. A big fan of music, there’s always some good tunes playing in class to set the tone for a productive paint session. His loose painting style involves bold color balanced with dramatic brushstrokes that captures emotion and creates a sense of movement in his scenes. Learn more at benbires.com or give him a follow on social media @benbiresfineart.