The GOLDEN “A-Z” of Acrylics with Shari Pratt – CANCELLED
March 07, 2020
Description
Saturday, March 7 10:30am – 12:00pm
Saturday, March 7 2:00pm – 3:30pm
March 3rd, 2020 – Please note: We are sorry to announce that this demonstration has been cancelled. Thank you for your interest.
This lecture packs in a ton of valuable information about acrylics, guiding listeners through the basics while opening up new possibilities. Gain information about mineral and modern pigments and how this relates to clean colour mixing, glazing and the creation of fabulous new colours. Learn the unique properties of Fluids, Heavy Body, OPEN and High Flow Acrylics. Discover Interference and Iridescent paints for unusual effects. Get a comprehensive overview on the many Gels & Mediums and how they can change texture, saturation and intensity of colour, used for sculptural effects and more. The lecture includes a review of Grounds that create truly, contemporary surfaces for painting, drawing, pastel, digital printing and mixed media. Each lecture includes an array of examples of these materials put to use. Attendees leave the lecture enthusiastic to explore the extensive potential of acrylic painting! The lecture also includes a brief introduction to our non-acrylic products, Williamsburg Handmade Oil Colors and QoR Watercolor. All participants will receive a free information packet, hand-painted colour charts and a bag of free Golden product samples to take home!
About Shari:
Shari Pratt is a Canadian born painter and printmaker who is well known for her mixed-media figurative works depicting strange and haunting subjects. She holds her Master of Fine Arts from the Vermont College of Fine Arts and a Bachelor of Art Education Major from the University of British Columbia. She majored in both painting and printmaking. Shari currently teaches a variety of classes and workshops in painting, printmaking, encaustics, and mixed media throughout the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley. Shari has shown in numerous solo and group exhibitions throughout BC, Canada, and the United States. She has participated in several residencies and her work can be found in many private collections in Canada, USA, Europe, and Asia. www.sharipratt.com
Space is limited and registration is required.
Please visit Opus Coquitlam or contact them at 604‑545‑0410 to register.