If you have ever wanted to try Acrylics but didn't know where to start or have dabbled in Acrylics and need direction these are the class for you. Each class will have a different focus and a wide variety of samples to inspire you. We encourage you to explore this fun and unique medium as we learn a variety of techniques that can be applied to any subject. Each class is tailored to the students that come to the session and are great for beginning students and intermediate students who want a more formal art session to explore a more in-depth process of using acrylics. Check the supply list at the bottom of the page for recommended products and info.
Please arrive 5 minutes early, class will start on time. All class reservations must be paid in advance and cannot be canceled or changed less than 72 hours prior to class. Sorry, no exceptions.
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Learn to Paint Animals in Acrylics
Sunday, March 2nd 1-4pm $49 each or $64 with all supplies Learn to paint any animal you can think of in this class, including your own pet. Jen will teach you a variety of tricks and techniques to turn your image into a painting with personality and depth. You will learn how to paint eyes with personality, fur with depth, add volume to your animal, and so much more. There will be lots of sample images to paint from or bring your own image printed full-size on an 8.5x11 piece of printer paper or email your image to jen@redbrikcart.com so it is ready for you in class. You will leave class with a finished painting ready to hang. |
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Textured Painting / Explore GOLDEN Mediums and how to use the Pallet Knife
Sunday, March 30th 1-4pm $64 with all supplies Learn how to add texture to your acrylics with GOLDEN Gels and Pastes while creating your own landscape, abstract, fruit or floral painting. You will learn how to mix colors, what different mediums look like and how to apply the mixture to your surface using a variety of techniques. This class is open to any subject so bring your own inspiration if you have an idea, choose form one of the many samples Jen has, or come with an open mind to explore the endless possibilities. Move beyond just paint into a new world of magic. |
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Class Supplies Recommended
The better your supplies the easier it is to paint and learn. If you have any questions please feel free to give Jen a call 805-827-1095, please note you do not need everything below, this is what I like. Canvas - 12x12, 11x14 or 16x20 Brushes - Brand I recommend Silver Brush several sizes ans shapes including: Filbert, angle, large wash brush and small round or liner. This is a great place to purchase any of the brushes from Silver Brush Some of the brushes I like the best are: Firmer brush Bristlon Brushes, softer brush Black Pearl and my most favorite (and more expensive) Monza Medium -Golden Acrylic Glazing Liquid Paints - There are so many colors to choose from, this is a list of some of my favorites. Brand that I suggest is Golden Heavy Body Acrylics for most painting you can get a set of basic colors to get you started and add from there. Must Have Color - Titanium White Neutrals
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Instructor: Jen Livia is a native Californian, receiving her art degrees from UC San Diego, San Francisco Art Institute and Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising. She is a Golden Working Artist for Golden Artist Colors and Silver Brush Educator presenting lectures, demonstrations and workshops in acrylics, watercolors, and mosaics in Central California. She has been painting since she was a kid and teaching art for over a decade. She teaches over 3,000 people a year in Ventura's Elementary Schools and at Red Brick. Her knowledge of painting and the all of the GOLDEN Artist products will hopefully help inspire you and she looks forward to helping any level of painter develop their own creativity.
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