The New Acrylics: Guest Workshop Series

Rheni Tauchid is a materials consultant and part of Tri-Art's product development team, as well as a practicing visual artist and instructor, and founder of the Tri-Art Acrylic Education Program. She has a unique and thorough understanding of the material from both the painters and manufacturers point of view. She has published two books with Watson-Guptil: The New Acrylics and The New Acrylics: Essential Source Book. Both on sale at our store for only $29.95 each. Get your copy autographed while Rheni is in town.

"When I teach and when I paint, I hope to inspire unfettered expression. Encourage artists to experience, not just use their materials; get sticky in it, and find the joy in the process before getting hung up on end product."

The Naked Truth about Acrylics

Tuesday, October 27

7 PM – 10 PM

Fee $25.00

Everything you ever wanted to know about acrylics but were afraid to ask! An open discussion and demonstration on the unvarnished truth about modern acrylics by Rheni Tauchid. She will explain what they are, how to use them, how to avoid the pitfalls and how to stretch your art dollar. She will also address the question of "To varnish or not to varnish." No question is out of bounds. There will be many samples on hand to examine and enjoy.

Speed Dating with Acrylic Mediums

Wednesday, October 28

7 PM – 10 PM

Fee $45.00

A fast and furious round-robin tactile exploration of acrylic mediums, hands-on stations will be set up to examine, manipulate and play with a stunning variety of Tri-Art Finest Quality Artist Acrylic Mediums in conjunction with Tri-Art High Viscosity and Liquid acrylic colors. This class is the perfect way to get to know the intimate working properties of the most fascinating and multi-faceted painting tools available today. Be seduced by the possibilities and versatility of acrylic painting mediums and find your creative match!

Acrylic Bling:* 3-hour workshops

Thursday, October 29

7 PM – 10 PM

Fee $45.00

A splashy dip into the sparkle and shine of Tri-Art acrylics. 

Iridescent colours, Interference colours, Liquid mirror, and Spectral Colour.  This is an exploration of how to use these types of pigments and paints as accents, light enhancers and tools to get an opulent surface.  Tri-Art Liquid Acrylics, High Viscosity Micaceous Iron Oxide and Spectral Colour will be used.

Sculptural Acrylics

Friday, 7 PM – 9 PM

Saturday 10 AM – 2 PM

2 days Workshop

Fee $80.00

Experiment with the most malleable art material of our time. Taking acrylic paints beyond their traditional supports, we will work with them to create sculptural artworks. Use acrylic skins, acrylic texture mediums and application methods to produce two and three dimensional pieces. Gather a cornucopia of ideas to apply to your own styles and projects. A wide range of Tri-Art paints, mediums and palettes will be available for your use during this hands-on workshop.

R & F Encaustics Workshops

In the modern renaissance of traditional materials, Encaustics have secured a niche in Edmonton.  Thanks in part to a couple of wonderful local instructors like Dianna Hanna and Lorna Kemp - we’ve been encouraged to bring R&F Encaustics to Edmonton. If you have ever dreamed of traveling to New York for a workshop we are excited to say their resident artist, Laura Moriarty, will present several workshops at The Paint Spot this fall. Laura Moriarty is an encaustic painter and printmaker who creates both singular work and multi-part wall installations. Her work is exhibited widely and is included in many publications. She has received grants from the Pollock-Krasner Foundation and The Crafts Alliance of New York State and has taken part in many Artist-in-Residence programs both in the US and abroad. Her work is featured in Joanne Mattera's book: The Art of Encaustic Painting. To view more of Laura's work, go to http://www.lauramoriarty.com/.

Artist Talk with Laura Moriarty

Friday October 16, 2009

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Only $5.00 and 

RSVP is necessary as space is limited.

Session will include

    * Historical and Contemporary Artists working in Encaustic

    * Discussion of Laura's work

 “Working at the boundary of painting and sculpture, I create intricate, imagined environments made entirely from the clustered fragments of deconstructed paintings.  Each piece begins as a flat painting on panel, built up in layers that explore color relationships.  Excavating these paintings, I compress the wax into forms that resemble strange fossils, geodes, bones and shards.  Like an archaeologist, my practice exposes and preserves what is beneath the surface.  Folded, crumpled and faulted; my pieces are records of the events that formed them.  I collect and individualize each element in order to reassemble them into grand arrangements that erupt from the wall or floor.” – Laura

Encaustic for Starters

Sat Oct 17 or Sun Oct 18

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Fee: $65

Supplies Included

This class is designed to give artists a brief introduction to the encaustic process.  A one-hour demonstration is followed by independent work time, giving participants a chance to experiment with the paint and tools.  Max: 20 participants (2 students to a station). Palette will be set up so students can play with the paint after a 1.5 hour discussion of safety and basic technique.  R&F will provide encaustic equipment, paints, and panels for participants.

Encaustics for Intermediate

Sat Oct 17 or Sun Oct 18

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Fee: $65

Supplies Included

For artists that have worked with encaustic before and desire a refresher course, and wish to learn more from Laura Moriarty.  It is recommended that beginner take the morning class but experienced artists can jump right into the afternoon class and learn more advanced techniques and more experimental applications.

All Encaustics on Sale 20% for the Month of October

Plus we will stock a full range R&F Encaustics (There is no comparison to the rich tinting strength and smooth working properties of these professional “pre-made” Encaustics.