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Intro to Acrylic Image Transfers

  • Hello Studios 1735 Courtwood Crescent Ottawa, ON, K2C 3J2 Canada (map)

Discover how to turn your photos into paintings and create three mixed media pieces in this hands-on workshop. In the morning, learn the simple process of transferring laser and photocopied images onto your backgrounds using acrylic mediums. Learn tips and tricks for incorporating transfers into a piece, troubleshooting, layering techniques, useful tools and more.

In the afternoon, learn how to get the soft, translucent glow of encaustic and the smooth, high gloss look of resin using just acrylic gels and mediums. Discover different formulas and recipes for various wax and resin looks, and learn tips for successful application. Apply these finishes to your transfers, and go home with three small finished pieces!

Cost: $110 (taxes and transaction fees included) All materials included - including three small wooden panels, acrylic paints, gels, mediums, pastes, and collage papers - plus samples to take home
Space limited.

Note: Feel free to bring your own laser-copied images to incorporate into your work - details/suggestions will be emailed after registration.

Earlier Event: May 25
Women of Abstraction Weekend
Later Event: August 12
Mixed Media Adult Art Camp