Sunday, June 1, 2025

Upcoming Workshops


In Person Collage: Rip, Cut & Glue

Create your own unique collage art using paper & acrylic! These techniques are perfect for wall art, cards, book arts and even gifts!  I will share ideas using a range of different papers; painted, printed, found & commercial. Collage is one of my favorites, it can be very carefree, spontaneous & playful.  We'll explore some simple composition ideas that will act as a springboard for you to discover your own creative style. 

I will share samples, demonstrate the process, answer questions and work with artists individually during the workshop.  Each artist will create multiple small collages during the workshop. All materials provided. 

  OCT 11, 1 - 3 PM (PDT)
Artist & Craftsman Supply, 616 St Helens Ave, Tacoma, WA 
Register HERE     Fee:  $50



Online Painted Papers

Create your own unique stash of painted papers for collage, book arts & sculpture!  I will share techniques using a range of different papers, translucent & opaque, smooth & textured. There are many different ways to create pattern and texture on paper; stencil, stamp, imprint, stain, mask, resist, comb, dabble, brush, splatter…and so on.  Demonstrations will explore a range of mark making techniques plus gluing tips all using acrylic paints,  mediums,  gels & pastes.
 
RECORDING ONLY
This class will be available to watch OCT 18 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.

Register HERE     Fee:  $40



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 Acrylic Fluid & Heavy Body Paints in combination with a 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.

OCT 25, 1 - 3 PM 
Artist & Craftsman Supply - 4350 8th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 
Register HERE     Fee:  $50



Online Acrylic Skins (Recorded) 

Acrylic Skins offer so many possibilities! Discover the range of acrylic paints, gels, mediums & pastes that can be used to create 'Skins'. These techniques are an excellent way to develop translucent or opaque color, pattern, imagery, text and texture, incorporating layers into your paintings, collages, sculptures or mixed media works. Gain a broad understanding of product, material, method, tips & tricks. Think of this as just another way to create your own unique collage & sculpture material!

RECORDING ONLY
This class will be available to watch NOV 15 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 NOV 15 
Register HERE     Fee:  $40



Thursday, May 1, 2025

Studio Tip Videos


I love creating these skins to use in both my sculptures & collages. They can be layered, glued, woven, stitched into the surface or shaped into 3D forms. Enjoy my process of peeling back the dried skin!
View Video HERE

Add more interest & depth! Many thick acrylic products can be used tinted with acrylic paint or in their natural state then painted once dry. 
View Video HERE


Adding more color! This sample is a combination of an image transfer and a raised stencil pattern, painted using Fluid Acrylic Paints in a Water Media technique.
View Video HERE


Splash of Color! Water Media wash of color over collage using Fluid Acrylic Paints.
View Video HERE


Building transparent layers over Collage using Acrylic Mediums & Gels! FYI Acrylic Mediums & Gels are white when wet but will be transparent once they're dry.
View Video HERE


A perfect way to build transparent imagery within your layers! 
View Video HERE


Which product do I use for gluing Collage papers?  A question I frequently get asked... 
Here's a short video tutorial about my favorite methods & products!  
View Video HERE


Printmaking with Acrylic Paint is simple and addictive! These accordion books were created with all my leftover printed & painted papers.
View Video HERE


Questions? Contact Barbara De Pirro, depirroart@gmail.com