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This can be an extension of the first class in February but also will stand on it’s own. It will be a two day, no fear exploration, trying out a wonderful collection of materials: acrylic paints, acrylic inks, oil pastels, graphite pencils, paint markers, stencils, stamps and collage with special papers.

We will be working on several paintings at once, rotating paintings as layers dry and new ideas come up that need to be expressed. You will learn several different ways to start a painting and learn how to know when it’s finished!

We will be exploring and experimenting with color, texture, line and shape. It’s great fun to set aside our expectations and be truly surprised and amazed at what we actually can create. You’ll go away with at least three finished and fantastic pieces.

You can bring a lunch or go get lunch locally. Bring a paint shirt and come with a sense of adventure! We will be able to leave our supplies at the Paramount, locked up in Studio B overnight, Friday night.

Materials list:

acrylic paints in a variety of colors

acrylic inks, fluid acrylic if you have them.

paint brushes, ½” and 1” wide flats, 2” wide chip brush and/or foam brush.

canvas, 12”x 12”, 11”x 14” and 16”x 20” are good sizes. Bigger is okay too. Have three.

oil pastels

acrylic paint markers

mister bottle for water

scissors

an old towel

plastic sheeting for table covering

palette

palette knife

paper towels

plastic tub for water

sketchbook and pencils

matt medium for collage

collage papers: assorted maps, sheet music, tissue paper, painted papers, junk mail, etc.

stencils, a few of your favorites

bubble wrap, cardboard, sticks, sponge, assorted mark making tools.

Please feel free to call me with any questions. Paige 320 248-1142