Suminagashi Workshop
Instructed by Erika Block
Thursday, October 19 at 6 PM – 8 PM
Suminagashi, which translates to floating ink, is the ancient meditative Japanese practice of gently floating pigments on the surface of water and then capturing the monoprint image on various papers. This workshop includes:
• Review of supplies and preparation
• Instructor demonstration
• Student practice with individual instruction
Each student will leave with as many papers as they care to make, and enough information and experience to continue their own independent practice. All materials included.
2 hours. Recommended for beginners. Limit of 8 students per workshop. Please contact the store to reserve your space.
$30 per participant
Acrylic Pouring Workshop
Instructed by Erika Block
Thursday, November 9 at 6 PM – 8 PM
Acrylic Pouring involves diluting acrylic paints with various types of pouring mediums and silicone. Two methods will be demonstrated for flowing the paint onto the canvas, followed by a variety of spreading techniques and the application of heat to create texture and pattern.
• Review of supplies and preparation
• Instructor demonstration
• Student practice with individual instruction
Each student will leave with two completed 8×10 paintings. Students may purchase or bring additional canvases (8×10 or smaller) of their own to keep creating.
2 hours. Recommended for beginners. Limit of 8 students per workshop. Please contact the store to reserve your space.
$50 per participant
*Flowed paintings take a long time to dry. Please prepare in advance to get your paintings home safely.