Acrylic technology course in Wupptertal: Working with a painting knife
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About this class
✨ Creative painting with acrylic and painting knife
Would you like to learn abstract painting and are looking for an acrylic painting course in Wuppertal? In this intensive painting workshop with a painting knife, you will discover how you can create powerful, emotional images with acrylic paints — completely without a brush. Instead, we work with the painting knife: for structures, layering and expressive compositions.
The course is suitable for anyone who wants to develop creatively — regardless of whether you are a beginner or already advanced. You don't need any previous knowledge — just the desire to try things out.
🏨 A very special place for art lovers: The Amical Hotel in Wuppertal
Our course takes place in a very special location: the stylish Amical Hotel in Wuppertal. This exceptional boutique hotel is not just a place to stay, but a true art house. Impressive original works by contemporary artists hang all over the building — an inspiring environment that stimulates your creativity in a special way.
Many of the works on display are even available for purchase — meaning you are surrounded by art that lives, breathes and works. A perfect setting for your creative day!
Address:
Amical Hotel
Rauental 24, 42289 Wuppertal Very easily accessible by
car or public transport — free parking right by the house.
What you’ll do in the class
⏰ Course schedule at a glance
Welcome & introduction (approx. 15 min)
Welcome & short introductory round
Introduction to the technique of abstract painting with a painting knife
Overview of materials: acrylic paints, painting knives, texturing agents
Inspiration from examples and the works of art in the Amical Hotel
Practical phase 1: Getting started & getting to know technology (approx. 20 min)
Exercises on small painting surfaces or paper:
Puttying, drawing, layering
combination of colors and textures
The courage to experiment and express yourself freely
Practical phase 2: Design your own work (approx. 60 min)
Free painting on canvas with individual assistance
Development of an abstract composition
Tips for color harmony, dynamism and depth
In between, brief technical notes on refinement
Final round & photo review (approx. 15 min)
Looking at the resulting works together
Feedback & inspiration for continuing painting at home
Opportunity to view or purchase additional works of art in the hotel
Time for questions & personal debriefing
Who is the class suitable for?
Beginners & advanced
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Farid Ismayilov
Farid Ismayilov is a trained painter, art lecturer and gallerist with international exhibition experience. His focus is on portraits and abstract painting, which he mainly implements with oil, watercolor and painting knives. He lives and works in Wuppertal.
