September 22 - October 27, 2020 (6-weeks)
6 - 8 PM
$297 (Some supplies included)
Workshop SLC, Salt Lake City, UT
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Paint fearless, transform your life.
Join professional artist Samantha daSilva as she shares her unique method of painting: Rollers rather than brushes, tables instead of easels, lots of paint and water, canvas manipulation and plaster, salt, sand and wood shavings to create ethereal, textured abstracts.
In addition, heart-centered discussions will be offered to assist you to let go of fear, silence the inner critic, turn up your intuition & explore your own artistic style in a safe, supportive environment including: 6 Questions to Help You Paint Fearless, Compassionate Critiques, How to tell your painting is finished, and so much more!
No previous artistic experience necessary, just an open mind and an open heart.
WORKSHOP OUTLINE
Week 1: September 22
Philosophy
"The process of creating evolves into ideas."
Materials Overview
Deep VS Thin profile canvas
Artist VS Student quality paint
How to Begin
Setting your intention
Toning your canvas
Fearless Abstract Painting Foundational Techniques
Using nature as a starting point
Paint application with a roller
Using water to blend colors
Canvas manipulation
Paper towels to lift & transfer color
Week 2: September 29
Texture
Modelling Paste VS Gloss gel
Plaster
Make your own mediums using salt, sand & sawdust
Week 3: October 6
How to Create Depth in Your Paintings
Glazes VS Washes
Week 4: October 13
Compassionate Critiquing
Week 5: October 20
Collage & Rubbing Alcohol
Week 6: October 27
How to Varnish Like A Pro
Week 7: November 1 OPTIONAL
Surfacing: Student Art Show & Sale
SUPPLIES INCLUDED
2 Thin Profile Canvases 24" x 30" each
1 Mini Paint Roller
2 Mini Paint Roller Foam Inserts
1 DAP Spackling Texture Medium 8-oz
SUPPLIES NOT INCLUDED (Please bring the following)
5 Acrylic Paint Colors or Your Choice (Black, White, Yellow, Green, Blue & Red)
1 Roll of Paper Towels
1 Roll of Saran Wrap
1 Large Spray Bottle
1/2 C Salt
1/2 C Sawdust
1 Plastic Table Cover
1 Painting Apron (Please wear clothes you don't mind getting paint on; this included shoes!)
1 - 3 Landscape/Nature Photos that inspire you
OPTIONAL (Please bring these items with you if you wish to use them. These items will NOT be provided for you)
Additional Canvases
Additional Acrylic Paint Colors
Gloss Gel 8-oz
Varnish 8-oz
Gloves
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Please read carefully)
Please arrive on time. We will start promptly at 6 PM. You may show up 10 - 15 mins early to grab your spot & get set up if you like.
The SUPPLIES INCLUDED in your workshop fee are there to use & share for the duration of the workshop. You will NOT take them with you at the end of the day. Your 2 canvases are yours to keep.
You may bring additional canvasses in addition to the 2 canvases provided for you.
This workshop is limited to 6 PARTICIPANTS ONLY & will be sold on a first come, first serve basis. Please be aware payment is DUE IN FULL upon registration & we cannot hold spots.
This class does not accept drop-ins.
Your canvases may NOT be completely dry by the end of the workshop. Please ensure that you are prepared to take wet canvases home with you. In order to do this, you may have to use plastic or a painting drop cloth to line the trunk of your car.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Non refundable. If you cannot attend the workshop for any reason, it is your responsibility to recruit a willing participant to buy the workshop from you.