Join me for two days of
messy, glorious art making ! 

Here's what happens...

 

In this two-day Acrylic Mixed Media Workshop, held at Law Blank Studio in Malvern PA, I'll teach the processes and techniques I use for building imagery-rich surfaces using acrylic paint, collage, and a collection of other media. While teaching my own varied approach to painting, the class prioritizes how these methods may enhance and amplify each student's distinctive voice.

 

A few things that will be helpful to know :

 

      There is zero emphasis on finishing. What students create during a workshop may or may not become finished during their time in class. Ideas of how this thing called "finished" can be accomplished will be discussed, but when (or if) you lay down your brushes is completely up to you.  The focus of the class is on exploration and learning techniques that can be further refined in your own practice.

 

      Price includes all materials, painting boards, and access to brushes. If students have favorite brushes or collage materials they'd like to use, they're welcome to bring them. 

 

      Lunch on both days is the student's responsibility. There are places nearby to get a quick lunch, or students can bring their own. There is refrigeration on site. 

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      The basics of composition for 2-D imagery will be covered. Ideas about the impact of color, value, and some color theory will be discussed. Whether the work is abstract, figurative, or anywhere in between, it relies on a few critical principles to communicate what it seeks to convey.

 

     The workshop has a max of 6 students.

 

      No experience is necessary. Though I do expect students to approach the work with a sense of adventure and a willingness to wander off their path; to get a little lost. If feeling a bit off-balance, or in-over-your-head gets your blood pumping, this class is for you!

 

      Law Blank Studio has a short set of steps to get to the door from the parking lot. Parking in the lot adjacent to the building is free. ​