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12. Workshop: Creative Freedom in Acrylics

  • Athenaeum Music & Arts Library 1008 Wall Street La Jolla, CA, 92037 (map)

Stan Goudey

Friday–Sunday, 10 AM–1 PM 
January 3–5 
(3 days, 9 total hours of instruction) 
La Jolla Studio 
$160/180 

This class will explore the range of techniques possible when using acrylics, with emphasis on saturated color and creativity. Students will be encouraged to paint freely and spontaneously. 

Materials: Paint: Fast-drying acrylics are recommended, although students may opt for the “open” (slow-drying) type if they prefer. Brand names include Liquitex, Golden, Utrecht, and Winsor & Newton.

Colors: Cadmium Yellow Medium, Yellow Oxide or Yellow Ochre, Cadmium Red Light, Naphthol Crimson, Phthalo Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Titanium White.

Other useful colors: Brilliant Purple, Dioxazine Purple, Hookers Green Deep Hue Permanent. The first six colors and Titanium White are a must-have. Any other colors the student may have are encouraged.

Brushes: Brights, #2, #4, #6. (Winsor & Newton University brand is good.); any bristle brush students may have.

Supports: Small canvas panels, 5” x 7”, 6” x 8”, 8” x 8”, 8” x 10.” These can be purchased at Michaels (quite inexpensive and good quality).

Other: Support for the paper (thick cardboard, etc.); disposable or covered palette; paper towels; finger sprayer; water container; roll of masking tape; selection of photo references (still life, flowers, landscape, and people in groups). Contact Stan for art store suggestions: stanaws@earthlink.net

Max students: 13 

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Immediately after you register, look for a confirmation email and receipt. In the week preceding the class start date, you will receive another email with more details.