Expressive Acrylic & Ink

A fun 1-day workshop where you will explore the playful processes of painting with inks and acrylics. I will share how they can be used in an expressive and intuitive way and how you can incorporate different mark making tools and exercises to free up your paintings.

Working on paper and raw canvas, explore the unique qualities of each medium, how inks flow and bleed, how acrylics can be built up in layers. Incorporate different mark making tools and exercises to free up your approach. This is a chance to step away from the need for perfection and dive into the joy of intuitive, process-led painting.

This workshop dips into the technique that one of America’s greatest artists, Helen Frankenthaler (1928-2011) became well know for during her career. Frankenthaler created the unique soak-stain painting technique, letting thinned paint soak into unprimed canvas for unique effects.

I will guide you through how to build up transparent layers to create atmospheric, abstract paintings that are expansive and loose. We will also explore how drawing media such as pastels, pens and coloured pencils can be added to provide definition and layers to your pieces.

The workshop will also include tutor demonstrations, time for experimentation and play and a chance for you to develop a small series of 6-8 paintings you can take away with you.

Experience

The workshop will be a chance for you to connect with your creative side in a relaxed and inspiring space. Whether you are an experienced artist or just getting started, you will explore the joy of paint and try new tools and approaches. 

Other Information

10.30 - 4.30pm (with a 1 hour lunch break)

Price includes all materials, tools & equipment

Each participant will have their own large table to work on. 

Age 18 Plus only. 

Tutor: Laura Menzies

Expressive Acrylic & Ink

Wednesday 11th March 2026

Ticket: £119

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.

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