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Workshops
ACRYLIC POURING AND MUCH MORE!
The Workshop Studio is open and ready for you!
I've always wanted to offer workshops where students could learn all about acrylic pouring but I couldn't find the right space to do it in. The big problem was what to do with the pours my students were creating in the workshop. It's just not possible to transport a wet pour. They need a few days to a full week to dry properly.
Now, with a lot of cleaning up and a little renovation, I have a studio workshop right here at home. Students can feel welcome in this large, bright open space and they don't have to worry about leaving their pours behind. They'll dry in their own good time, undisturbed.
Here are a few pics of the new space and some of the work students have created since the studio opened for workshops. Can you see yourself being part of an acrylic pouring workshop? I hope so!
Workshop Info & Schedule
WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES
Weekly Painting Classes
Overview:
Learn at your own pace. These three hour classes are beneficial for beginner and intermediate artists. You pick the subject matter and during your weekly classes, I'll teach you how to best design your painting, how you can mix all of your paint colours using a minimal palette and we'll take your painting to a successful finish.
Times: Wednesdays from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm or 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm (begins Jan 8)
Saturdays from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm (begins Jan 25)
Cost: $35 per 3 hour class (pay as you go)
*Materials are not included. Artists bring all of their own materials.
Contact me at artist@evafolks.com for availability and to register
Acrylic Pouring - The Basics
1 Day Workshop
Overview:
In this acrylic pouring workshop, you’ll learn all the basics you need to know.
I’ve developed a process for the pours I create that’s given me great results. I’ll be sharing this process with you, step-by-step, so you can create great pours too!
We’ll be:
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Creating two 8x8” pours (1 on canvas and 1 on wood panel)
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Learning how to prepare our work surfaces
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Mixing paint formulations for pouring
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Learning about the weight of paints
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Discussing what we need to have on hand for pouring
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Discussing what paints to use
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Learning a bit about colour theory
Make sure you wear clothing and shoes you can get paint on. Pouring can be a bit messy!
Also, you won’t be able to take your pours home on the day of the workshop. They need to dry. We can make arrangements for you to pick up your creations a few days later.
Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Please arrive by 9:30 AM so you have time to get settled in and enjoy some coffee and fresh muffins.
Location: Aurora ON L4G 5E9
Fee: $105.00
Contact me at artist@evafolks.com to register
All materials are included. You just need to bring yourself and your lunch.
Spaces are limited. Maximum of 6 students per workshop.
Winter 2025 Schedule: TBA
Dutch Pouring and Other Techniques
1 Day Workshop
Preferred prerequisite: Acrylic Pouring - The Basics
Overview:
Once you know the basics of pouring, it's a good time to try a few other techniques. Not sure where to start and what to do? This course will walk you through a variety of different pouring techniques such as Dutch pouring, swipe pour, wing pour and chain pour.
You'll start by mixing your own pour paints using formulas that will work the best for each pouring techniques then you'll try each technique yourself!
Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Please arrive by 9:30 AM so you have time to get settled in and enjoy some coffee and fresh muffins.
Location: Aurora ON L4G 5E9
Fee: $155.00
Contact me at artist@evafolks.com to register
All materials are included. You just need to bring yourself and your lunch.
Spaces are limited. Maximum of 6 students per workshop.
Winter 2025 Schedule: TBA
Colour Mixing 101
1 Day Workshop
Overview:
Leaning about colour is key for any artist. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn about and paint a colour wheel with primary, secondary and tertiary colours, along with scales for values, tints, tones and shades. These will become important references you can refer back to when you're creating your next masterpiece!
We'll also be discussing warm and cool colours along with the benefits of using a minimal colour palette.
Before the end of the workshop, we will use what we've learned and mix colours to match real objects.
Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Please arrive by 9:30 AM so you have time to get settled in and enjoy some coffee and fresh muffins.
Location: Aurora ON L4G 5E9
Fee: $85.00
Contact me at artist@evafolks.com to register
A list of materials required for the workshop will be emailed to you after registration.
Spaces are limited. Maximum of 6 students per workshop.
Winter 2025 Schedule:
Saturday, January 18
Perspective Drawing 101
6 week in-person course
Overview:
Create better artwork by understanding the principles of 1 and 2 point perspective.
This course will benefit artists working in any medium. Learning to see perspective in our everyday environment is the key to being able to recreate it in your artwork.
You'll learn key factors when it comes to understanding perspective such as the horizon line, vanishing points and converging lines. You will learn by doing so this is very much a hands-on course.
Times: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM or 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Location: Aurora ON L4G 5E9
Fee: $250.00
Contact me at artist@evafolks.com to register
A list of materials required for the workshop will be emailed to you after registration.
Spaces are limited. Maximum of 6 students only.
*Private sessions are available. Please contact me to schedule.
2025 Schedule: TBA
Please inquire: artist@evafolks.com
Aniline Dye and Pouring Workshop
2 Days
Preferred Prerequisite: Acrylic Pouring - The Basics
Day 1 - Learn about Aniline Dyes, how they are mixed and how to apply them.
Day 2 - Learn to seal and pour on your dyed panels.
Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Please arrive by 9:30 AM so you have time to get settled in and enjoy some coffee and fresh muffins.
Location: Aurora ON L4G 5E9
Fee: $350.00
Contact me at artist@evafolks.com to register
All materials included (four 12x12" wood panels, dyes and pouring supplies)
You just need to bring yourself and your lunch.
Spaces are limited. Maximum of 4 students per workshop.
2025 Schedule: TBA
Out of Studio Workshops and Art Programs
Paint & Sip @ Aurora Seniors Centre & Aurora Town Hall
1:00pm to 5:00pm
Fee: $60.00
All materials are included to create a 12x16" painting.
Sign up early. Space is limited to 12 participants.
2024 Schedule:
Saturday October 26 - FULL
Saturday December 14 - FULL
2025 Schedule:
Saturday February 8
Saturday March 29
Monday April 7
Saturday June 25
Monday July 21
Sample Paintings:
New for Winter 2025!
An Aurora Cultural Centre program: Acrylic Pouring and Mediums
8 weeks - Monday January 13 to Monday March 17, 2025
During this 8 week hands-on course, you’ll have the opportunity to try out a variety of pouring techniques and use some of the most popular mediums used by artists today.
You’ll learn how to create different pouring effects, what mediums like glaze, gel and molding pastes are used for, how and what you can use to apply them, what they can be mixed with and much more.
Each week, you’ll build on the previous week’s lesson as well as get helpful hints in colour theory to help you learn how to pick the best colours for you pours.
Great standalone or continued course for beginner to advanced artist.
