Details
Instructor
Susan Mencini
# of Days
2 Days
Start Date
August 26, 2023
End Date
August 27, 2023
Location
The Cuyahoga Valley Art Center
Overview
FLUID ACRYLICS LIKE WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP
DATES/TIMES: August 26-27, 2023 9:00 – 4:00 PM
LOCATION: CUYAHOGA VALLEY ART CENTER
COST: MEMBER $150 NON-MEMBER $175
Expand your painting skill set by exploring the possibilities of using fluid acrylics to paint like watercolor artists. With a watercolor-like application, students will have the opportunity to learn about this unique and versatile medium while utilizing the elements and principles of design. Working with a limited color palette, students will work from simple still-life setups and photo references to delve into this unique medium. This workshop offers beginners and experienced artists alike the opportunity to learn new techniques and be inspired by the innovative applications of fluid acrylic paints.
Below are samples of work that may be explored within this workshop:
 Susan Mencini, ‘Sunflower’ |
 Susan Mencini, ‘Summer’s End’ |
 Susan Mencini, ‘Landscape’ |
Supply List: Fluid Acrylic Workshop Supply List
WORKSHOP DETAILS:
Refreshments and light snacks will be provided. Please pack your own lunch for this workshop daily. If you cannot do so, there are local places where staff can recommend you order boxed lunches. Students will need to pick up these lunches during their designated lunch.
- Payment in full is due 14 days prior to the workshop start date
- All deposits, $50, are non-refundable unless the workshop is canceled by CVAC
- Refunds, less deposit, will not be issued for attendee cancelations 14 days prior to the workshop start date
INTERESTED IN A SCHOLARSHIP?
Click here to learn more: https://www.cvart.org/scholarships/
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION:
Susan Mencini is a graduate of Cooper School of Art in Cleveland, Ohio, and studied at Kent State University. In college, Mencini majored in printmaking, a process that is still incorporated into their current body of work. Mencini primarily uses fluid acrylics with a transparent watercolor application. Mencini has taught at the Cuyahoga Valley Art Center since 2004 and also teaches art at Cornerstone Community School in Tallmadge, Ohio. Recently, Mencini has won the Kaleidoscope Award at Summit Art Space in 2016.