Curious about mural art or ready to transform urban spaces with your creativity? This comprehensive one-day workshop introduces you to the fundamentals of street mural painting. Designed for beginners and aspiring street artists, the course explores the cultural significance of street art while building your practical skills in design, planning and execution.

Through guided, hands-on activities, you’ll discover professional tools and materials, develop your own mural concept and paint on a prepared surface. Gain the confidence to turn blank walls into vibrant, meaningful artworks.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the history, cultural impact and ethics of street murals.
• Use essential mural tools, materials and painting techniques.
• Design and paint a mural on a temporary surface.

Course Content

• Introduction to street art history, public art vs vandalism, and community engagement.
• Tools and materials including acrylics, spray paints, brushes and stencils, plus core techniques like blocking, blending and detailing.
• Mural design fundamentals covering composition, colour theory, scale and sketching methods.
• Surface preparation, layering, adding texture, outlines and protective finishes.

Materials Provided

• Acrylic paints, brushes and mixing trays.
• Sketching tools, stencils, tape and protective equipment.
• Prepared painting surface and drop sheets.

What to Bring

• An image or concept for your mural idea (portrait orientation preferred).
• A smartphone or tablet with design apps such as Procreate, Photoshop or Canva.
• Reference images of murals you like for inspiration.

Feedback & Next Steps

The session concludes with feedback and guidance on pursuing mural opportunities, including local projects and street art festivals.