All Levels | TBD Materials and Studio Fees*
This workshop invites anyone interested in expanding their surface vocabulary and exploring the sculptural potential of acrylic mediums, gels, and pastes. Through hands-on demonstrations and guided exercises, participants will investigate glazing, adhesion, skin making, sealing, collage, and low-relief texturing. Participants will experiment with embedding unconventional materials such as food, plastics, fibers, and natural matter into richly layered acrylic surfaces. We’ll begin with swatch-based material tests and progress toward small panels that may function as standalone pieces or studies for future projects. By the end of the week, participants will leave with a library of techniques and the confidence to integrate these processes into their own practice.
*Materials and studio fees are charged to students based on studio usage and materials Touchstone is providing at the request of the instructor. Additionally, some instructors may also require that you bring certain materials and tools with you, in which case a list will be provided. Final cost of these fees will be posted at least two weeks ahead of the workshop to be paid in full prior to check-in.
WORKSHOP STUDENTS should bring the following materials for the workshop
*It is recommended that you wait to hear if the workshop is running before you purchase materials. Touchstone will let you know if a workshop is running no later than 2 weeks before the start of the class. Regardless of the outcome of the class, running or not, Touchstone is not responsible for the reimbursement of any materials bought for a workshop.
1. Any personal tools you wish to use (Optional) .
2. 5-10 Brushes at various sizes
3. 1-3 Palette knives
https://www.dickblick.com/items/blick-painting-knives-starter-set-of-3-knives/
4. Palette (Disposable or non-disposable)
https://www.dickblick.com/items/blick-palette-paper-pad-16-x-20-50-sheets/
5. 5+ Set of acrylic paints
https://www.dickblick.com/items/liquitex-heavy-body-artist-acrylics-color-set-of-6-22-ml-tubes/
6. 3+ Painting supports (stretched canvas or wood panel)
https://www.dickblick.com/items/blick-super-value-wood-panel-pack-9-x-12-pkg-of-5/
7. 10+ Sets of disposable gloves
Inspire Black Nitrile Disposable Gloves | 4.5 Nitrile Medical Exam Cooking Cleaning Disposable Black Gloves (Box Of 100, Medium): Amazon.com: Tools & Home Improvement
8. 1- Mixed media or painting paper pad for studies
https://www.dickblick.com/items/strathmore-400-series-mixed-media-pad-9-x-12-15-sheets/
9. Sketchbook
10. Pencil and Pen
11. Reusable water bottle
12. Apron (Optional)
Suggested Reading for Workshop Students
1. Golden’s Gel & Pastes: https://goldenartistcolors.com/products/golden-artist-acrylics/gel-paste-mediums
Download PDF File: Sculptural Surfaces Student Materials
