Painting & Understanding Colors with Acrylics

Tuesdays, January 6 – February 24, 2026 from 1:00 – 3:30 PM

This course offers a fun and engaging environment for artists of all levels to build skills and express themselves through acrylic paint. Participants will be introduced to essential concepts in color theory, including primary, secondary, and tertiary colors, as well as practical applications such as color mixing, shading, tinting, and blending.

Students will complete a variety of hands-on projects that explore techniques, composition, and color relationships led by the instructor. The course emphasizes both technical development and creative confidence.

Students are required to purchase supplies in advance and come prepared for the first class.

Supply List

Instructor: Jo-El Lopez

This course is for adults ages 18 and older. 

Registration will remain open for up to two weeks after the course begins. Please note that late registrants are responsible for the full course fee, regardless of any missed classes. For registration inquiries, please contact the Box Office at 973-971-3706.

No filming of the instructor.