One Day Workshops
To sign up for any of these workshops, send an email to info@willoughbybaltic.com, or signup via our website at www.willoughbybaltic.com
Slip Casting with Liquid Neoprene
October 10th 6:30-9:30pm
$40 / includes all materials and refreshments
Liquid neoprene is primarily used for making dolls, masks, puppets, props, and other objects that must be durable and lightweight. This workshop will teach you the basics of slip casting (making hollow objects) as well as casting specifically with neoprene.
You will make a small object in this class, and learn the entire process of making a neoprene object from start to end. We offer a fun and laid back environment, and we will be happy to consult with you on any specific projects. All materials are included in the price of this one day workshop.
Warning: Wear old clothes and/or bring a smock.
Oil Painting Mediums and Drying Oils
October 17th 6:30-9:30
$35/ includes all materials and refreshments
Do you know the difference between the properties of liquin and cold wax medium? Do you know what your options are when selecting a medium or drying oil for your oil paint?
This class offers a review of all major categories of oil painting mediums and drying oils. You will get to try out each medium while learning how the medium interacts with the paint.
Canvas Stretching Workshop
October 24th 6:30-9:30
$30/ includes all materials and refreshments
Learn to create a prepared painting surface for any painting medium. A workshop for any level painter, you will learn step by step how to build, stretch, and prime your own canvas. You'd be surprised how many people we have heard from who have told us that this instruction was missing from their art school education. We will provide you with all of the supplies that you need, and review your options when stretching and priming a canvas for painting.
Parent and Child Paint Together for children ages 3-6
Wednesday, November 7th 10am to Noon
$30/includes materials
We give you a canvas,some acrylic paint (washes off with soap and water), and some direction. You and your child create a masterpiece. The best part is, you can leave the mess with us! This is a great opportunity for you and your child to explore painting together. Meet other kids who also like to create using paint, and leave with an artwork suitable for framing.
Two Day Workshops
Basic Silk Screening
November 7 and 8
6:30-9:30 pm
$85.00 includes materials and refreshments
Need to make a T-shirt for your band? Have a cool design you want to put on a T-shirt? Come learn the basics of getting started with silk screening. On the first evening, we'll prepare our screens, and on the second evening, we'll get down to the basics of silk screening onto fabric. Wear old clothes both nights because silk screening can get messy. But it will be fun!
Oil Painting Quick Start
November 14th and 15th
6:30-9:30pm
$100 includes canvas, brushes, medium, turp and a small selection of paints to take witih you. (oh yeah, and refreshments).
Want to learn the basics around oil painting? This class will give you a jump start. We'll begin with a primed canvas, and you'll learn how to block-in values and work with paint and medium. You'll learn about different types of brushes, and how to use the properties of oil paint to work for you.You'll learn how to render shapes and define hard and soft edges. When you leave the class, you'll have a solid understanding of the process involved in creating an oil painting, and be able to go out on your own and create! You'll also have a basic set of tools to take with you.
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