Guide to Acrylic Pouring

 

"Acrylic Pouring is a fantastic art technique which allows you to create beautiful paintings utilising the wonderful paint effects of fluid art. I've been using Acrylic Pouring to create my paintings since 2019 and I'm totally hooked. It is a real joy to share and teach this fun art technique." CHRIS SCHNEIDER

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This course is aimed at people who want to learn acrylic pouring. Chris starts at the beginning of the process showing you how to create your own pouring medium through to how to do different pours and techniques. It is both an instructional and practical course. You will learn to how to mix your own paints through to learning different techniques. It is a very hands on course and by the end of the day you will have gained enough experience to be able to begin creating at home. The course is aimed for the UK market using products that can be sourced easily in the UK.

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Course dates

• This course runs on a request basis either on a weekday or at the weekend, please contact Chris to arrange a date.

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What does the course cover

• How to create your own pouring medium using PVA
• How to mix your paints
• The consistency needed for your paints
• Colour theory
• Mixing custom colours 
• Composition
• How to prepare canvases
• How to store you paintings
• How to use a torch

• Products and where to purchase them 

• Session runs from 10am – 3.30pm

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Techniques taught where you will be creating on a canvas

• Flip cups

• Swipes

• Balloon kisses and rolls

• Straight and ring pours

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The cost 

• Cost is £150 per person. It is usually run on a one-to-one basis but can run with two people

• Price includes all materials and refreshments but not lunch 
• To reserve a place you will need to pay the cost of the course in full by bank transfer
• If using a voucher please register your voucher via email supplying details of the voucher number and issue date
• All cancellations must be made at least one week before the course date and you will be able to book an alternative session.

• If your cancellation is made within one day of the course date, it is up to the discretion of Chris whether to rebook.

• On the rare occasion Chris may have to cancel a course, she will aim to let you have at least 24 hours notice. Chris will transfer your booking to another course date.

• Chris has public liability insurance which covers all workshops.

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Where 

• Sessions run in Buxted, East Sussex TN22 4JW

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For the session 

• Tea, coffee and biscuits provided

• Don't forget to bring your own lunch

• Wear clothes that you don’t mind getting paint on and please bring an apron

• Gloves provided 

• Please bring a pen and notebook​