Upcoming Workshops

In Person Garlands & Flourishes

Discover how to transform paper into festive garlands & flourishes! In this hands-on workshop, we will explore new ways to use commercial decorative, found and hand-painted and printed collage papers. You'll explore the art of transforming flat paper into beautiful garlands & flourishes of various themes, styles & shapes. 

I will share samples, demonstrate the process, answer questions and work with artists individually during the workshop.  You'll leave with a collection of unique, handmade paper skills to continue crafting your own creative paper projects. All materials provided.

DEC 6, 1 - 3 PM 

Artist & Craftsman Supply - 616 St Helens Ave, Tacoma, WA 

Register HERE     Fee:  $50

Online Image Transfers & Acrylic (Recorded)

Discover how to use Acrylic Mediums & Gels to transfer imagery into your artwork! Learn how to transfer laser copies of your own artwork, drawings or photographs onto the surface or as a background for layering. Plus learn how to create Image Transfer Skins! These techniques are an excellent way to develop transparent & translucent imagery, text and texture, incorporating layers into your collages, paintings or mixed media works. 

 

RECORDING ONLY

This class will be available to watch DEC 13 with 4 months access! Although there won't be a 'live' Zoom class, the recording link and a detailed summary will be emailed directly to each registered artist. Plus you are always welcome to contact Barbara De Pirro, depirroart@gmail.com with any questions.

Available DEC 13 

Register HERE     Fee:  $40

Online Acrylic Encaustic & Resin Effects (Recorded)

Create a mysterious & luminous depth, enriching your artwork!

Discover how to create the luscious effect of wax encaustic & resin pours using acrylic mediums. Learn how to achieve this effect using various acrylic mediums & gels; transparent & translucent, tinted & un-tinted, smooth & textured. In the process you'll discover the unique qualities of each product. I'll also share multiple samples of these methods in use within both collage & painted surfaces including how I incorporate them into my own artwork. These techniques enable you to create an intriguing depth, further developing imagery, pattern & texture within the layers of your art. 

RECORDING ONLY 

This class will be available to watch JAN 10 with 4 months access!  Although there won't be a 'live' Zoom class, the recording link and a detailed summary will be emailed directly to each registered artist.  Plus you are always welcome to contact Barbara De Pirro, depirroart@gmail.com with any questions.

Available JAN 10 

Register HERE     Fee:  $40

In Person Image Transfers & Acrylic 

Come explore how to use Acrylic Mediums & Gels to transfer imagery into your artwork! This technique is an excellent way to incorporate images & text layers into your paintings, collages or other mixed media works. 

I will share samples, demonstrate the process, answer questions and work with artists individually during the workshop.  Each artist will create samples of the technique, which will serve as a valuable reference for future projects.  All materials provided. 

JAN 17, 1 - 3 PM 

Artist & Craftsman Supply - 616 St Helens Ave, Tacoma, WA 

Register HERE     Fee:  $50

In Person Fabric Painting with Acrylics 

Discover a range of techniques that can transform your Fiber Art, creating incredible surfaces and patterns! We will explore Golden Acrylic Fluid, High Flow & Heavy Body Paints, in combination Textile Medium that can be heat set, creating a soft hand that can also be laundered. Whether you choose to use your fabrics for art to wear, functional art, wall hangings, sculpture or art installations, this workshop will open your eyes to a whole new approach. 

I will share samples, demonstrate the process, answer questions and work with artists individually during the workshop.  Each artist will create samples to take home, which will serve as a valuable reference for future projects.  All materials provided. 

FEB 7, 1 - 3 PM 

Artist & Craftsman Supply - 616 St Helens Ave, Tacoma, WA 

Register HERE     Fee:  $50

In Person Printmaking: Collagraph & Gel Plates

Learn how to create textured collagraph plates that can be used for printing directly on paper or combined with gel plate printmaking. Collagraphy is a technique where textured materials like acrylic, paper, fabric, and found objects are glued to a rigid surface to create a printing plate. The resulting textured plate is then 'inked', and the design is transferred to paper, creating a collagraph print.  Printmaking is an excellent way to create your own supply of papers for collage, book arts, cards or art that can stand on its own.

I will share samples, demonstrate the process, answer questions and work with artists individually during the workshop.  Each artist will create samples to take home, which will serve as a valuable reference for future projects.  All materials provided. 

MAR 14, 1 - 3 PM 

Artist & Craftsman Supply - 616 St Helens Ave, Tacoma, WA 

Register HERE     Fee:  $50

In Person Painted Papers

Create your own unique stash of painted papers for collage, cards & book arts!  I will share techniques using a range of different acrylic paints, mediums & papers. There are many ways to create patterns and texture on paper using basic mark-making tools. Demonstrations will explore a range of these techniques plus gluing tips.

I will share samples, demonstrate the process, answer questions and work with artists individually during the workshop.  Each artist will create samples of each technique, which will serve as a valuable reference for future projects.  All materials provided.

APR 11, 1 - 3 PM

Artist & Craftsman Supply - 616 St Helens Ave, Tacoma, WA 

Register HERE     Fee:  $50