Free 3-Day Acrylic Fundamentals Class
Learn to paint w/ Acrylics from scratch
Join Jed Dorsey for the Anyone Can Paint Challenge—A fun, step-by-step workshop that makes painting easy (yes, even if you've never picked up a brush!)
***LIVE Sessions: March 20, 21, 22 - Recordings available***
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Register Now and Get Access to:
- Facebook Group: Our FREE, Exclusive, Limited Time Facebook Group where you can connect with other Acrylic artists from all over the world
- Live Workshop: 3 LIVE Acrylic Painting Sessions with Jed Dorsey that will give you the foundations you need to start painting with Acrylics for the first timeÂ
- Win Incredible Prizes: We'll be giving away amazing prizes during each workshop sessionÂ
What You'll Learn During the FREEÂ Workshop
Session 1:Â Supplies Explained
This session is all about demystifying painting materials so beginners feel confident getting started. Jed will walk through essential acrylic supplies, explain what each tool does, and show you how to set up your workspace without stress. You’ll learn which brushes, paints, and surfaces work best, what you actually need (and what you don’t!), and how to avoid common beginner mistakes when choosing materials. There will also be a Live Q&A and a creative genius exercise designed to reconnect you with your inner creative genius
Live Online - Thurs, March 20 @ 11am PST / 2pm EST
(Sessions will be available after if you can't make it to the live event.)
Session 2:Â Your First Painting
In this session, Jed will guide you through the essential first steps of painting, even if you've never picked up a brush before. You'll learn how to blend smoothly, control light and shadow, and create depth using just black and white. Through simple, beginner-friendly exercises, you’ll gain confidence in handling your brush and paint, setting the stage for everything to come. By the end, you'll have your first finished black-and-white painting and the skills to keep growing!
Live Online - Fri, March 21 @ 11am PST / 2pm EST
(Sessions will be available after if you can't make it to the live event.)
Session 3:Â Unlocking Color
Bring your painting to life with the power of color! In this session, Jed will show you how to mix colors effortlessly, create smooth gradients, and apply vibrant layers to transform your black-and-white painting. You'll learn simple, beginner-friendly techniques to blend colors beautifully and add depth and warmth to your work. By the end, you’ll have a stunning, full-color painting and the confidence to keep exploring the world of color on your own!
Live Online - Sat, March 22 @ 11am PST / 2pm EST
(Sessions will be available after if you can't make it to the live event.)
Meet Your Instructor!
Meet Jed Dorsey
Jed Dorsey has been painting his whole life. A fourth-generation artist, he began his journey in acrylics nearly 20 years ago. His paintings are collected internationally, and he is a sought-after instructor. Jed is passionate about sharing his knowledge and helping others grow in both practical skill and fearless creativity.
Jed's been featured in Plein Air Magazine, International Artist Magazine, HGTV's Good Bones, Blick Art Materials Featured Artists, and much more. He started Acrylic University in 2018.
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You'll have an opportunity to win!
By joining the FREE workshop, you have a chance to WIN one of these prizes:
Blick Art Supplies Gift Cards
We'll be giving away SIX $50 Blick Art Supplies Gift Cards. Get whatever art supplies you need from one of the biggest and most reliable art supplies in the world!
$200 Amazon Gift Card
Want some extra money to stock up on all your favorite art supplies?! Or whatever else you want? You can do whatever you want with this gift card - even if that means treating yourself to that special something you've been waiting for!
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How Does This Work?
PLEASE NOTE: All the information you need for the workshop can be found by clicking HERE
This 3-Day Workshop is 100% free and hosted by professional artist Jed Dorsey.
All Workshop live events will take place on YouTube, you can find all reference photos and supplies, etc. on the Dashboard linked above. All video lessons will be available publicly throughout the duration of the workshop, then they will be moved to our membership
In the workshop, there will be 3 live teaching sessions by Jed Dorsey.
Each session will include wonderful encouragement and practical instruction from two of the top acrylic artists in the USA!Â
During each class, we'll be randomly giving away a prize including Art Supply Gift Cards, and a $200 Amazon Gift Card. You must attend live to win a prize
Replays will be available throughout the duration of the workshop, but we encourage you to attend live if you can!Â
At the end of the Workshop you'll be invited to join our Acrylic University Membership. This is a rare opportunity when we open our doors to join an incredible painting membership. The Membership truly is one-of-a-kind - it's full of incredible and unmatched Acrylic painting instruction. You won't find value like this anywhere else. This is completely optional for those that want to take the next step in their journey.
How Do I Know This Is For Me?
If you’ve always wanted to paint but don’t know where to start—then the ANYONE Can Paint Challenge is for you!
If you’ve ever felt intimidated by art or thought, “I’m just not artistic”—this challenge will show you that you CAN paint!
If you struggle with blending, shading, or mixing colors—then this challenge is for you. We’ll break it down step by step!
If you want to follow along with a fun, supportive group of beginners, learning side by side—then this challenge is for you!
If you’ve ever wished for clear, easy-to-follow guidance from a professional artist—Jed Dorsey will teach you exactly what to do, even if you’ve never held a brush before.
If you want to finally create a painting you’re proud of—this challenge is for you!
No experience? No problem. No expensive supplies? That’s okay too. This free, two-day event will give you everything you need to start painting with confidence!Â
What Supplies Do I Need?
To be able to participate fully, you will need:Â
- A computer, tablet, phone, or other device that has internet access.Â
- A Facebook account so you can access our Private Community where you can interact with others and share your work.
- Some basic painting supplies, including primary colors (yellow, red, and blue) plus white & black, a few paintbrushes, and 4 canvases OR canvas paper pads (Jed will be using the latter). These are cheaper and work great.
Why Is This Workshop Free?
"The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away." - Pablo Picasso
Reason 1: Back in 2016, when Jed became a full-time artist, he had a difficult time finding great instruction in acrylics that would help him move forward. His experience showed there was a lack of professionals who worked in the medium, and he began to dream of an "acrylic revolution" where the medium became dominant in art, despite its critics. Out of that vision came Acrylic University - a place that could help people from all over the world discover the joys of painting with acrylic paints. This workshop is just part of how we are trying to help artists flourish.Â
Reason 2: The Workshop & Challenge is how we show people what Acrylic University is about - who we are, what we do, what we love, etc. We will open enrollment at the end of the Workshop and welcome anyone who decides they would like to take the next step in their art journey with us, however, there is no obligation to do so.
