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June 18, 19 & 20
Lori Goldberg - Beginner Acrylics
Price: $285
http://www.lorigoldberg.ca/
Course Outline
This course is intended for the beginner and for those who would like a refresher in acrylic painting. Find out how you can get the most out of your acrylic paints. Learn how to move from thumbnail sketches into finished paintings. Colour and brushwork will be explored. Use of guided, hands on exercises and step-by-step processes will be used to support your learning. Landscape will be the subject matter and the intention in this workshop is to discover the joy of painting in a supportive encouraging environment.
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Materials List
Paints: preferably 150 ml tubes, artist’s quality
Hansa yellow - middle
Pthalo-cerulean blue
Cobalt blue dp – hue
Quinacridone red -cool red
Azo red middle -warm red
Ivory black
Titanium white - always need more than all other colors
Acrylic medium - matte or gloss
Brushes: choose brushes that are shaped well
1 large round
1 flat
1 round for detail
1 large flat one for filling in large areas
There are natural bristle brushes and synthetic brushes. They both should be explored.
Long handle brushes are used for easel painting, but you can also interchange with short handle brushes.
Palette:
Either throw away paper palettes or any white non porous surface. Do not use watercolor or plexiglass palettes.
Palette knife
2B pencil
Eraser
Sharpener or x-knife
Sketchbook
Roll of masking tape 1”
Rags
Paper:
1 sheet of 150 lb., print paper – 22 x 30 or equivalent – for experimental exercises
1 big canvas – 16 x 20 or larger – for painting from a photograph
1 small canvas 8 x 12 or equivalent – for plein air painting)
Optional materials:
Plastic viewfinder - 13.00
Retarder
Gel medium to thicken your paint
Other colors
Sponges
Other types of rigid surfaces to paint on as long as they are primed with gesso
Digital camera
Plastic fishing tackle box to carry your supplies
*PACK LIGHTLY AS YOU MUST BE ABLE TO CARRY YOUR OWN SUPPLIES TO THE ALTA LAKE STATION HOUSE
Artist's Getaway Package
Call the Whistler Arts Council at 604.935.8232 for details regarding The Artist's Getaway Package which includes workshop fees, accommodation at Nita Lake Lodge and bagged lunches.
Whistler Art Workshops on the Lake is presented by Whistler Arts Council & Resort Municipality of Whistler.
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