Forget everything you know about painting with acrylics and explore the textures waiting to be discovered! Using everyday items from around your house, everyone has the power to transform acrylic paint into a brand new material.
Join this class for an evening of experimentation and discovery with a focus on layered, abstract designs. As a group, we will explore texture in acrylic paint from emphasizing our brushstrokes, to painting with textured materials, to adding an assortment of mix-ins to our paint. After everyone gets to experiment with the diverse materials and techniques, each participant will receive a canvas to explore.
This workshop is great for people who want to broaden their horizons and let go of the box typically drawn around painting. Everyone is welcome whether you are new to a paint brush or a seasoned painter!
About the Instructor:
Marijke IJff began as the in-house art teacher and eventually also took on the role of the After School Arts Program Coordinator for C5 Studios Community Arts Center starting in 2023.
She cultivated her passion for art and craft from a very young age and became part of the inaugural chapter of the National Art Honor Society as a senior at her high school. Marijke has volunteered and worked with both the Inyo Council for the Arts as well as the Mono Arts Council from 2016 - 2019 intermittently.
Claiming her favorite hobby is learning new hobbies, she has a deep focus on upcycling and using the materials at her disposal.
As an instructor, Marijke's goal is to create an environment for everyone to express themselves in a way that feels right for them. She highly encourages curiosity and believes it is where we discover the most.
