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11. Workshop: Creative Freedom in Acrylics

  • Athenaeum Music & Arts Library 1008 Wall Street La Jolla, CA 92037 (map)

Stan Goudey

Friday–Sunday, 10 AM–1 PM
September 6–8
(3 days, 9 total hours of instruction)
La Jolla Studio
$160/180

This class will explore the range of techniques possible when using acrylics, with emphasis on saturated color and creativity. Students will be encouraged to paint freely and spontaneously.

 

Materials: Paint: Fast-drying acrylics are recommended, although students may opt for the “open” (slow-drying) type if they prefer. Brand names include Liquitex, Golden, Utrecht, and Winsor & Newton. Colors: Cadmium Yellow Medium, Yellow Oxide or Yellow Ochre, Cadmium Red Light, Naphthol Crimson, Phthalo Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Titanium White. Other useful colors: Brilliant Purple, Dioxazine Purple, Hookers Green Deep Hue Permanent. The first six colors and Titanium White are a must-have. Any other colors the student may have, are encouraged.

Brushes: Brights, #2, 4, 6. (Winsor & Newton University brand is good); any bristle brush students may have.

Supports: Small canvas panels, 5” x 7”, 6” x 8”, 8” x 8”, 8” x 10”.

Other: Support for the paper (thick cardboard, etc.); disposable or covered palette; paper towels; finger sprayer; water container; roll of masking tape; selection of photo references (still life, flowers, landscape, and people in groups).

Recommended but not necessary: Quart or pint of white Liquitex gesso. Contact Stan for art store suggestions: stanaws@earthlink.net.

 

Max students: 13

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Immediately after you register, look for a confirmation email and receipt. In the week preceding the class start date, you will receive another email with more details.

These classes will be held in compliance with State of California and County of San Diego health regulations as applicable at the time of each class. The safety of our students, faculty, and staff continues to be our highest priority.

Earlier Event: September 5
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Later Event: September 8
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