Unlock your creativity this spring with our Acrylic Painting for Beginners workshop! No matter if you’ve never touched a paintbrush or are looking to refresh your skills, Helen Eaton, OLLI’s experienced art instructor, will guide you through the exciting hands-on process of creating your very own acrylic painting—from blank canvas to beautiful finished artwork. Designed with beginners in mind, this workshop offers a fun and supportive environment where learning, creating, and enjoying the process all happen together.

The best part? All materials—canvas, acrylic paints, brushes, palette, and mediums—are included, so you can dive right into the creative process without worrying about extra costs. Come join us for a day of artistic discovery and fun, and leave with your own vibrant painting to enjoy all season long!

Special Notes

This class will meet in person at the OLLI offices, located at 481 S. Shiloh Drive, Fayetteville, AR 72704. Please read your class reminder email for the exact room location.

Class changes occasionally happen, please watch for (and read) announcements or emails from OLLI regarding your class.

Click on the link below for a Google map shot of our location:

OLLI HQ, 481 S. Shiloh Dr., Fay 72703

Instructor

Helen Eaton
Helen has been painting for 17 years. She has had her art on display and for sale in various local businesses, and she has an Etsy shop where she sells her paintings online. Before retirement, Helen taught elementary school for 32 years. Teaching this course will be a blend of her love for teaching and her love for oil painting. She's previously been a part of teaching six OLLI beginner's oil painting classes.

Room: Training Room, 159

Tuition $54.00
Member Tuition $39.00

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Arkansas (OLLI). Our mission is to provide a community of adults with a lifelong learning venue that promotes intellectual and cultural growth through exploration and discussion via diverse, high quality and affordable educational programs.

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