Acrylic Painting
October 10 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
This four-week class meets on Saturdays, October 10, 17, 24, and 31.
Step into a world of color, movement, and expressive brushstrokes in this lively abstract floral painting class. Together we’ll explore how to transform simple shapes and loose marks into vibrant, modern blooms using acrylic paint.
By the end of the class, you’ll bring everything together to create your own abstract floral painting, a piece that reflects your personal style and creative voice.
Perfect for beginners and experienced painters alike, this class is all about letting go, playing with shape and color, and watching your flowers bloom on the canvas!
About the instructor
Gia Coelho is an artist and digital product designer with several years of experience at the intersection of art and design. She is passionate about exploring the connection between creativity, well-being, and community, and works across mediums including acrylic, oil, watercolor, pen and ink, and digital art and design, bringing a broad range of artistic experience to her teaching.
Much of her inspiration comes from the wonder and beauty of the natural world. Gia is especially interested in how art can support mental health, nurture a sense of wonder, and bring people together through shared creative experiences.
Gia lives in the DC metro area with her two rescue dogs, and loves dessert and terrible dad jokes!
