Expressive Acrylic & Ink

A fun and experimental one-day workshop exploring the playful processes of painting with inks and acrylics. I’ll share ways to work with both mediums in an expressive and intuitive way, alongside a range of mark-making tools and exercises designed to loosen up your approach. 

Working on paper and raw canvas, you’ll explore the unique qualities of each medium — from the way inks flow and bleed to the translucent layers that can be built up with acrylics. We’ll experiment with different mark-making tools and techniques, encouraging you to step away from the need for perfection and embrace a more intuitive, process-led approach to painting.

I’ll guide you through ways of building up transparent layers to create loose, atmospheric and abstract paintings. We’ll also explore how drawing materials, including pastels, pens and coloured pencils, can be incorporated to add definition, texture and further layers to your work.

The day will include tutor demonstrations, plenty of time for experimentation and play, and the opportunity to develop a small series of paintings to take away with you. 

This workshop is suitable for both beginners and more experienced artists who would like to loosen up their approach. 

Tutor: Laura Menzies

www.lauramenzies.co.uk

Instagram- lauramenziesart 

For ages 14+ 

Expressive Acrylic & Ink

Wednesday 10th March 10.30am - 4.30pm

Ticket: £130.00

A £1 Poly Fund payment is added to each ticket sold. A 50p booking fee is also applied per ticket for online and telephone transactions.