Below you will find my current schedule of workshops, please visit the bottom of this page for class information and policies.
In addition to workshops, I offer private instruction as well as free educational demonstrations about acrylic paint for Golden's Working Artist Program. Contact me for more information on setting up a demo, a workshop or booking a lesson.
Ongoing:
Private Instruction
Time: Varies based on Instructor and Student Availability
Cost: $35/hr at my art studio, $40/hr if you would like me to travel to your studio/home within the LA area. If you would like to invite friends, add $10/hr per additional person to the base rates...when you have six people or more, the fee goes to a flat rate per student.
Private classes are crafted to fit the needs of the student. If you have a creative goal and need help getting there, my lessons are designed to guide you through your artistic process by giving you detailed product and technique demonstration, as well as advice on tools and materials. Paints, mediums, tools, and basic painting supports will be provided to use during class to make "sample" surfaces. The student will need provide their own painting supports and supplies for creating finished works.
Email me at amyshawley@gmail.com for more information and to schedule one-on-one instruction.
June:
Free Table Demos
Saturday June 22, 2013
Time: 1:00 - 5:00pm (open house style, come anytime - no need to RSVP!)
Location: Blue Rooster Art Supply, 1718 N Vermont Ave, LA, CA 90027
Cost: FREE
Stop by the Golden booth at Blue Rooster during their big 10 Year Anniversary BBQ and watch me demo some of my favorite acrylic techniques: making acrylic skins, transferring images, printmaking, drawing on acrylic, and more! Visit their facebook page for more info: BLUE ROOSTER 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY BBQ
Encaustic Effects with Acrylics
Sunday June 23, 2013
Time: 11:00am - 3:00pm
Location: My Art Studio, 548 S. Spring St, Downtown LA
Cost: $40
RSVP: follow the link below to register by paypal, or mail a check to the address listed under Class Information and Policies at the bottom of this page
Explore how to simulate the rich, luscious look of wax painting by mixing and applying recipes of faux acrylic beeswax! We will work with varying viscosities of acrylic gels and tint them with different amounts of color to make several types of “wax-like” recipes. Then students will apply these mixtures to several under-painted surfaces to see how each recipe interacts uniquely over color. Observe the varying degrees of translucency and shimmer of the simulated waxes, see how you can carve into them while wet, and embed items between the layers! Discover how these recipes can be an exciting element in your painting and mixed media applications!
All acrylic materials will be provided by Golden Artist Colors and workshop-use brushes, tools and supports will be provided by me. Please bring a paint smock, supplies to take notes, and a box to transport your projects (at least 9x12 inches in size)
Acrylic Essentials - SOLD OUT
Saturday June 29, 2013
Time: 6:00 - 9:00pm
Location: Tops Art Supply, 3447 W 8th St, Los Angeles CA, 90005
Cost: $40
RSVP: 213-382-8229
Come discover new creative possibilities with the most versatile painting option for artists today: acrylic paint! In this three hour hands-on workshop, each student will make several sample boards utilizing Golden acrylic color, grounds, and mediums to create both traditional and mixed media images. We will discuss color mixing and encounter new palettes of color to develop your eye, then experiment with both regular pigments and iridescent colors to achieve washes, glazes, and luscious impasto applications. We will also create exciting textures and surfaces using gels and pastes, and see how they can be used as adhesives for collage. If you are a painter who wants to gain a better understanding of the technical aspects of acrylic systems or are new to painting and desire to explore, this is the class for you!
Students will gain understanding of each of the unique characteristics of pigments and mediums and all Golden acrylics workshop products will be supplied by the instructor, creating a great opportunity to try it all to find your personal favorites! Workshop-use brushes and tools will also be supplied, please wear paint clothes, bring supplies to take notes, and a box to transport your projects home in (large enough to accommodate 3-4 projects up to 9x12 inches in size). Each student will also get to take home a small bag of sample paints and a Golden Artist Colors literature packet!
July:
Iridescent and Interference Effects
Sunday July 7, 2013
Time: 11:00am - 3:00pm
Location: My Art Studio, 548 S. Spring St, Downtown LA
Cost: $40
RSVP: follow the link below to register by paypal, or mail a check to the address listed under Class Information and Policies at the bottom of this page
Discover the exciting realm of Iridescent and Interference Colors in this hands-on workshop! This class will focus on how to incorporate the bold metallic look of the Iridescents and the subtle shimmer of the Interference colors in your paintings projects. See how you can manipulate the colors by themselves and how to change their behavior by mixing them with other pigments and acrylic gels. We will be working with varying viscosities or paints and gels to create a range of flat and sculpted surfaces, and students will also learn some tricks for how to create faux weathered metal looks!
All acrylic materials will be provided by Golden Artist Colors and workshop-use brushes, tools and supports will be provided by me. Please bring a paint smock, supplies to take notes, and a box to transport your projects (at least 9x12 inches in size)
Summer Session
July 17 - August 28, Wednesday Evenings
Time: 6:00- 9:00pm
Location: My Art Studio, 548 S. Spring St, Downtown LA
Cost: $180 for 6 weeks, drop-in for $35/class
RSVP: follow the link below to register by paypal, or mail a check to the address listed under Class Information and Policies at the bottom of this page
The summer session classes will allow students to develop a series of paintings (or drop in to a class to develop specific skills in one technique) while we cover a variety of acrylic applications throughout the 6 week course. If you register for the full course of six classes, you will have the option to leave your projects at my studio to dry and return to the following week to further refine. As with all of my classes, all acrylic materials will be provided by Golden Artist Colors and workshop-use brushes, tools and supports will be provided by me. Please bring a paint smock, supplies to take notes, and a box to transport your projects (at least 9x12 inches in size).
July 17: Grounds - learn about how to start a painting/project by preparing your substrate with gessos, grounds, and pastes to create surfaces that will receive both wet and dry media
July 24: Images - discover ways to incorporate images into your work, we will cover acrylic skins, image transfers, and ink-jet printing with acrylics
July 31: Color Mixing - develop your eye for color by learning about pigment properties and behaviors, see how you can really expand your color palette using both regular and iridescent colors
*off week - I will be traveling*
Aug 14: Color Application - learn about acrylic paint formulations (Heavybody, Fluid, High Flow, and Open) and achieve the look of watercolor, oil blends, and impasto painting
Aug 21: Texture - play with a variety of gels and pastes and see how these acrylic products can be used to create dynamic surface textures that can stand alone or be used as a background for your images
Aug 28: Weathering & Antiquing - this class will cover a series of texture applications and color recipes that are great for making your projects appear distressed
August:
Acrylic Encaustic Effects
Saturday August 17, 2013
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location: San Clemente Art Supply, 1531 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672
Cost: $110
RSVP: (949) 369-6603
Explore how to simulate the rich, luscious look of wax painting by mixing and applying recipes of acrylic "beeswax"! We will work with varying thicknesses of Golden's acrylic gels and tint them with different amounts of color to make several types of “wax-like” recipes. Then students will apply these mixtures to several under-painted surfaces to see how each recipe interacts uniquely over color. Observe the varying degrees of translucency and shimmer of the simulated waxes, see how you can carve into them while wet, embed items between the layers, then learn how you can use different hues of brown to give your surfaces a distressed look! Discover how these recipes can be an exciting element in your painting and mixed media applications!
All acrylic materials will be provided by Golden Artist Colors and workshop-use brushes, tools and supports will be provided by me. Please bring a paint smock, supplies to take notes, and a box to transport your projects (at least 9x12 inches in size).
Class Information and Policies:
- Payment in advance is necessary to secure your space in a workshop. Email notification alone will not guarantee you a space in class, if no payment is received I will assume the student will not be attending. You can send the fee via PayPal by clicking the above links or you can mail a check to my studio at 548 S. Spring Street, Suite B8, Los Angeles CA 90013.
-If the workshop is being held at a venue other than my art studio, please see RSVP info in the description for that event.
- Class fees are non-refundable. If the student cancels before 48hrs ahead of class time, the fee can be used towards another workshop. If the student cancels within 48 hours of the workshop, the fee is not be transferable.
- If I need to cancel the workshop due to issues on my end, your class payment will be refunded.
- Discounts are available when you register for multiple group workshops in one payment (does not apply to private instruction). Please email me for details.
I look forward to seeing you for a class at my studio!
