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12. Workshop: Creative Freedom in Acrylics

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

We’re sorry, this class is full! Please call (858) 454-5872 to join the waitlist. We recommend classes 1. La Jolla Cove: Plein Air Workshop with Tomory Dodge and 15. Impressionism into Fauvism with Sharon Carol Demery in the La Jolla Studio.

Stan Goudey

Friday–Saturday, 10 AM–3 PM 
January 17–18 
(2 days, 10 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.” These can be purchased at Michaels (quite inexpensive and good quality).

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). 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.