Fluid Art with Hazel Beckett - Bloom & Spin workshop For Beginners at Vitreus Art
Description
Hazel's new Fluid Art Bloom & Spin workshops are a lively way to explore your creativity - and it doesn't matter at all if you've done some painting or none at all! This new Bloom & Spin workshop is a little different from other Fluid Art techniques - you'll be using pre-mixed paints in a range of colours and painting tiles to practice on, and then a set of coasters as your finished pieces. Hazel will be teaching the recognised Shelee Art Bloom technique, but with her very own UK-adapted paint recipe! You'll be blowing the paint and then using Hazel's specially sourced spinning turntables to create exciting paint effects with centrifugal force! After drying your coasters will be varnished to make them fully usable as coasters (or you could display them as compact pieces of modern art!). Each beginners workshop is 4 hours - enough time to learn the fundamental techniques, discover how the paints behave, and create several beautiful, vibrant and totally unique pieces of miniature Fluid Art! The Course Structure of each workshop covers: - Learning about the properties of the paints and how to apply them - Preparing your tiles and coasters - Testing the techniques on tiles - Using blowing and spinning to move the paint - Bringing all your new skills together on a set of coaster blanks - Your pieces will be ready to collect after drying - usually 2 weeks "I absolutely loved the triptych fluid art day. It worked so well with Hazel and her experience and expertise. It went at the right pace and very clear instruction." - Angie
What's included in the price?
- No previous experience is necessary; also suitable for those already experimenting with acrylic pour art - Step by step demonstrations - Huge range of paints to try -Small class sizes for plenty of attention - All materials, tiles, coaster bases and protective gear provided - Widely spaced workspaces - Refreshments during the session including herbal teas, decaffeinated drinks & gluten-free biscuits
Duration
4 hours
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Teenagers
- Limited mobility
- Mother's Day
- Suitable for beginners
- Romantic
- Fairs, festivals & exhibitions
- Christmas
- Easter
- Public transport
- Father's Day
- Parking provided
FAQs
Sadly not - due to the nature of the materials our classes are for adults only.
Yes.
With all one-day and longer stained glass classes we include an info pack with details of the tools you've used and suppliers plus reminders of techniques used. This isn't included in half-day classes.
We'll be delighted to help you decided what's needed.
For fusing classes we're happy to advise on tools, materials and kilns on request.
Materials are included in all beginners classes - fusing and stained glass.
Please bring reading glasses if you use them, and sturdy fully enclosed shoes (no sandals).
Aprons, googles and gloves are provided where needed.
Because you will be using lead and solder containing lead on stained glass classes.
Lead is known to pose a higher risk to babies than to adults.
We welcome participating friends or partners.
Sadly there isn't room at most classes for non-participating friends or partners.
Of course!
Fused glass will need to be collected after firing - we will contact you when ready.
This depends on which class you're planning to book.
For stained glass classes - it will be difficult to complete the class if you have severe arthritis or similar.
For fused glass classes - we suggest you choose a class which doesn't involve glass cutting - feel free to contact us to discuss.
If the class you're planning to book is described as 'for beginners' then yes!
Some of our classes are for improvers - these are described as such in the listing.
We have GF and Vegan biscuits in stock normally.
We will bring in non-dairy milk if advised in advance.
Lunches, where included, are provided by the Bell Cafe nearby which caters for intolerances, vegetarians and vegans.
Yes - plenty!
Yes, with level access via a ramp and accessible toilet.
