Details for "Feb: Working with Texture Mediums in Acrylic w/Tiffany Reid"
Working with Texture Mediums in Acrylic
with
Tiffany Reid
When: Saturday, February 15 + Sunday, February 16, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Where: West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre, Arts Studio
Fee: $235 (members); $293.75 (non-members)
Scroll to the very bottom for the sign up button; please read the refund policy near the bottom of the page prior to registering.
Course Description
This is an introductory course to textured art. You will learn about different mediums and tools to create or incorporate textures into your art. Throughout the workshop, you'll discover practical methods for creating and manipulating textures to add depth and dimension to your artworks.
You will gain insights into the nuances of texture blending, layering, and surface treatments, guided by my detailed demonstrations and expert instructions. Explore how textures can enhance storytelling and composition, enabling you to effectively convey emotions and themes through your art. Push the boundaries of your creativity and uncover the limitless possibilities of textured art.
Supply List
Participants can share supplies to keep costs down.
The links for the suggested supplies have been provided by the workshop instructor as examples. These or similar supplies should be available through Opus also. Please consider supporting Opus as they are very supportive of the NSAG with the many gift cards they supply to us.
- 6-7 canvas boards (smaller size for practice) (deserres double printed canvas boards, width 5")
- Box of Baking soda
- Gesso (any kind)
- Brushes of all sorts
- Acrylic paints (all colours you have)
- Canvas – Any 20x24 or bigger
- Optional - Art Resin 4oz or bigger - https://www.deserres.ca/products/epoxy-resin?variant=39361842446469
- Masking tape
- Optional - Disposable gloves
- Gedeo set (either gold or silver)- https://www.deserres.ca/products/gedeo-mirror-effect-kit-silver?variant=39426341240965
- Scrapers/pallete knives (Any kind, bring all assortments)
- Crackle – Choose 2 of any of these kinds: a) https://www.deserres.ca/products/crackle-paste?variant=39362084143237; b) https://www.deserres.ca/products/crackle-ground?variant=39362561114245; c) https://kromaacrylics.com/collections/acrylic-mediums?variant=408054305 (this one is my favourite and least $$)
- Please bring a small picture, painting, that we can do a resin pour over (no bigger than an 8x8)
- Optional mediums:
- Plastic Pete - https://www.deserres.ca/products/re-harvested-pete-plastic-gel-medium-250ml?variant=39426295562373
- Gold Leaf (any kind)
Please Note – If you can’t find some of these items please don’t worry we can work around it. Also I highly recommend ordering off of Deserres to save yourself the time.
Other:
- Cover to protect table
Artist Biography
I am a Canadian contemporary abstract artist. Being from the Pacific Northwest and experiencing the dramatic weather in the area such as cold winters and sensational storms, my work is heavily inspired by the currents of the ocean that serve to guide the weather, as well as the gravity of nature that one feels so strongly. As such, my paintings contain a compelling evocation of the delicate balance of chaos and order, as can be found in weather and earth systems. I also emphasize the natural connection between the heart of man and the forces of nature.
Using a unique and non-traditional techniques involving various media such as isopropyl, textured pastes, resin, and recycled materials, I am able to create luscious paintings filled with bright organic bubbles of colors as well as sensuous textured surfaces that recall both the rugged power and fragile beauty of the natural world simultaneously. I seek to create an emotional and sensorial journey for the viewer, allowing them to be transported to an unimaginable place where they can lose themselves.
I am a member of the Federation of Canadian Artists, which is dedicated to raising artistic standards by stimulating participants to greater heights of knowledge and achievement by offering what is believed to be the first completely artists' sponsored gallery in Canada. Currently the Federation is the only national-level visual arts organization that manages their own full-time art gallery. I have been featured in ArtFix Daily, SD Voyager Magazine, the Agora Gallery (New York), and of course the Federation of Canadian Artists. Currently I am the artist in residence at the Hilton Hotel in Metrotown and Richmond. You can see my work around Vancouver at local venues and art shows but if you care to see something specific please reach out and we can coordinate a trial or a virtual meet up.
Note: items should not be left overnight in the room at the time of the workshop. We are not assured that the room is secure.
Address: West Vancouver Seniors' Centre, Arts Studio: 695 21st St, West Vancouver, BC V7V 4A7
Parking: day passes are available for the seniors' centre parking lot for those participating in programs over 4 hours. The SAC front desk will administer parking passes that allow you to park beyond the limit. Return them to the desk at the end of the day.
Cafeteria: There is a cafeteria in the building that should be open on Saturday and Sunday from 10am-2pm. We also welcome you to bring goodies to share if you are so inclined--no obligation. We strive to have a friendly, inclusive, and sharing environment at our workshops!
To Register
If you are a NSAG member please login prior to registering for this workshop to pay the member rate Non-members select the non-member rate.
Note for non-members: If you live between Deep Cove and Bowen Island, consider becoming a member for discounted rates on our workshops, monthly free demonstrations, and the opportunity to sell your work at our shows. Check us out further at https://nsartists.ca/aboutjoin
Registration Confirmation
Payment confirms your registration and participation in the workshop. If you do not receive an email confirmation within an hour of paying please check your junk mail/spam folder, and if you do not see a confirmation email contact the guild immediately at contact@nsartists.ca.
Cancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend a workshop, refunds are not issued, but you may find another person to take your place.
If the workshop is full and there is a willing replacement on the waitlist, you can cancel through Kolina Logan (kolinalogan@shaw.ca) in which case a refund will be issued.
No refunds will be issued within 24 hours of the workshop start time. NSAG reserves the right to cancel the course.
Cost & Status
- NSAG Member Cost: CAN$235.00
- Non NSAG Member Cost: CAN$293.75