Artist Within Workshop Information

Supply list - what to bring

PAINT

  • Good student grade paints are adequate for all exercises (ex. Opus brand, Michael’s or DeSerres’ Amsterdam paints)

  • Black acrylic paint, 474ml

  • White acrylic paint, 474ml

  • Acrylic paint of any color. A good amount of paint is needed for the last 3 sessions of the workshop.

BRUSHES

  • A variety of large brushes, 1-4 inches wide, work well and are available at Dollar Store or Hardware Stores at a minimal cost.

  • *Expensive, fine or delicate brushes are not recommended.

DRAWING TOOLS

  • A selection of oil pastels or oil crayons

  • Conte sketching crayons or Woody sticks, black, white, neutral colors

  • Compressed charcoal or graphite sticks

  • Any other drawing tool

  • *Acrylic pens, inks or liquid paints are not recommended.

 OPTIONAL

  • Objects to scratch or drag across the paper – comb, spatula, sponge, popsicle sticks.

  • *No sharp objects please.

 MISCELLANEOUS

  • Smock or clothing that can get dirty or stained

 

 Here is a breakdown of what to expect

 PARTICIPANTS

  • Adults 18+

  • This workshop required a spacious set up for each person and can comfortably accommodate groups of 2 participants.

  • Private workshops are currently not provided.

DATES AND TIME

  • It runs for 4 or5 days (dates to be determined)

  • 3 hours per day (time to be determined)

 SKILL LEVEL

  • Participants must have basic skills in painting with acrylics; however, personal style—whether realist, figurative, expressionist, or otherwise—and choice of subjects don’t matter.

WORKSHOP OUTLINE

  • Day 1 – Drawing, Mark Making, Preparing Paper

  • Day 2 – Flux, Variety, Symbols, Outside the Box

  • Day 3 – Grid, Direction, Line, Shapes,

  • Day 4 – Creative Object, Movement, Intuition

  • Day 5 – (an optional day) Painting large from the bellybutton. Apply all you have learned under guidance from your instructor.

INCLUDED IN FEE

  • Strathmore 400 Series Mixed Medium 300gsm Vellum Paper Roll 42”x8yds

  • Kroma White 3.8 L,

  • Kroma Acrylic Matt Medium, 3.8 L

  • Some tools and brushes, rags, plastic containers, easels, tables, stools, palettes etc.

COST

  • $750 per person for 5 days, 4 hrs per day

  • $650 per person for 4 days, 4 hrs per day

 
I look forward to painting with you.

Please contact me should you have any questions.

 

Therese Lydia Joseph

Dandelion Art Studio