Join us for a 10-week workshop on Thursdays at 7:00 to 9:30 pm from
February 27th to April 30th. Painting with Alternative Tools is an
abstract painting and mark-making workshop where paint brushes are
traded for non-traditional painting and drawing tools. Subject
Matter: We'll embark on an abstract art making practice and embrace
the freedom of loose mark-making and paint applications. Subject
matter may revolve around color harmonies, the juxtapositions between
different types of paint applications and discovery of unique drawing
techniques with tools you may not normally consider in painting. Each
week we'll focus on a different theme as we work. Students who wish to
introduce representational imagery into their work are welcome to but
a mastery of drawing is not necesssary for this workshop. We will use
acrylic paint for this workshop. Week 1: We'll start the workshop with
a basic lesson in color theory & paint mixing followed by a practice
painting sesson where we'll test our new color skills. By the end of
our first session we will complete a small painting based on our
color theory lesson. Weeks 2-3: Participants will begin to
experiment with various non-traditonal tools to create lines,
shapes and marks. As participants work with these odd tools they'll
begin to identify the types of marks they'll use in their artworks.
We'll also begin to learn different techniques of applying fields of
color and pigment for background and large spaces. As students become
familiar with the mediums and techniques we will plan a series of
paintings and begin work on them. Weeks 4-9: Work on the series
continues. Demos and individual help with techniques will be
available. Week 10: Finishing touches and class discussion (Admire our
work and enjoy some wine & snacks!) In this Workshop students will
learn: Layout Tips and Tricks Composition guidelines Tool
demonstrations Color mixing and blending Texture techniques Intro
to mediums Discuss popular abstract painters Supplies List:All
supplies are available at Blick.com or Michael's at reasonable prices.
See links below. At least 3 Canvases Size: no larger than 20"x24"
and 1 8"x10" Acrylic Paint: A Studio Starter set of 10 colors
including Titanium White Disposable Palette Paper Pad, whatever
size you are comfortable with. Plastic Cups or containers, an apron
and a couple of small rags for cleaning little messes The Studio
will supply paper towels and tabletop easels. Mediums will be
provided for demonstration purposes but if you are familiar with
acrylic painting mediums and already know what you would like to use,
you may bring them. These are just shopping guidelines. You can
bring paint you already have and work with any non-brush tools you
like. For the color mixing lesson you should have Red,Yellow, Blue,
Black and White. For the rest of the class you may use any colors you
like! You don't have to spend a lot to enjoy this workshop. Look for
sales at Blick.com (and AC Moore if they are still in business!)
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