Wood Panel Workshop October 10-11

October 10, 10am-4pm

October 11, 10am-4pm

In this workshop, you'll play with color mixing and creating palettes, learn the basics of negative painting, and work on creating your own wood panel painting.  

This is a two day in-person workshop in my studio in the Northrup King Building in Northeast Minneapolis. (I'm in a new space since my last workshop, and I'm now ADA accessible!  Directions and tips for an easy arrival will be provided to all participants prior to the workshop date.)

The setting is intentionally small, giving you lots of access to one on one help and the opportunity to focus on whatever aspects and styles in painting that you are most curious about.  

On Saturday we will spend the morning getting comfy mixing colors and building a color story for our paintings.  I'll also walk you through the basics of the negative painting method I use in my own work, and we'll cover any questions about starting, including how to work from a reference photo.  Then we'll segue into painting on a 9x12 wood panel.  

On Sunday, we will be working independently to complete the paintings.  I will be on hand all day both days to answer questions, offer tips, and help troubleshoot any tricky spots. Folks are welcome to come for the whole day or just a few hours to finish up any remaining details as needed.

Everyone is welcome to leave with their finished painting when they wrap up on Sunday, but I am also happy to varnish the finished works for anyone who wants to leave their piece and arrange to pick it up another day.

Required supplies:

• Please bring your own reference photo, sketch, etc that you will use as a concept for your painting. If you have any questions about this piece, feel free to email me. Please do not use a photo of someone else's original work.
• Come prepared to get painty!  Acrylic paint does NOT wash out of clothing, so wear old clothes or bring an apron.  
• We will take a short break for lunch both days.  Please bring a lunch or plan to grab something quick in the neighborhood.  
• You're welcome to bring snacks and beverages into the studio as well.

All art supplies provided.