Using R&F Pigment Sticks 2-Day Workshop

4434 30th Street,San Diego CA 92116

10 September, 2021

Description

R&F Pigment Sticks allow you to paint with oils without a brush! R&F Pigment Sticks allow you to paint with oils without a brush! Learn how to use transparent and opaque colors within one piece to create your own tints, tones, and palettes. Join New York-based R&F Core Instructor, Caryl St. Ama, in this special 2-day workshop to dive deeper into working with oil-based pigment sticks. Students will learn about the R&F product line, information for safe handling, helpful studio practices and preparing substrates. The instructor will also demo "direct mark-making" and how to incorporate brayers, stencils, cold wax, mixed media, and more. Artists from all backgrounds will see how this product can enhance their work or start a new direction all together. Great for all skill levels and those new to working with oils! Participants will learn: Manage drying timesWork wet-on-wetAbility to work with or without solvents​Add a gestural quality to your work without using a brushIncluded in your workshop fee: Access to use R&F Pigment Sticks and R&F Blending Mediums during the workshop. Supplies: (gloves and palette paper will be supplied by AO3; high quality paper towels like Blue Shop Towels are recommended for students to bring from home) Variety of oil painting mediumsGamsol (or any odorless mineral spirits)Baby WipesCanvas Paper PadVariety of papers (i.e. oil paper or other fine art papers)NewsprintBlue tapeShellacVariety of tools; palette knife, scrapers, bristle brushes, stencils, brayer, and various textures (i.e. lace, cheesecloth, burlap, etc.)​2-Day Workshop Info: Cost $250 (some supplies included)Saturday, September 10th and 11thMeets from 10:00am-4:00pm on both daysMax 12 studentsAll skill levels welcome​Age level: adultStudents are encouraged to bring snacks or a bagged lunch Welcome to Art on 30th, an art to market community dedicated to providing you with everything you need to find your unique visual voice and take your art from easel to market.    Art on 30th is a vibrant arts community in the heart of the North Park Arts and Culture District.  We offer classes, private studio space, regional and national shows  in a classic gallery setting.  We specialize in helping artists take their art to market.     Explore our website and join our mailing list to be up to date on all the opportunities available.