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April
Apr

14
Friday
Fri

Fun with Negative Painting workshop with Ron Maffett

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Arrowhead Gallery and Studios

In this watercolor workshop, learn the basics of painting front to back, leaving light shapes for a different and positive approach to your paintings. Learning to paint in the negative is fun and challenging. Bring the following: A watercolor palette or white ceramic dish (no designs); any watercolor brushes you have; kneaded eraser; work board 14" x 18" to tape paper down; fine mist spray bottle; Sherwin Williams-masking tape PLEASE NO PAINTERS TAPE!; Zip-Lock bag for plate or a palette cover; small box of Kleenex (non-scented); 2 shallow plastic water containers; old butter knife or old credit card; a flat kitchen sponge; your fun-filled attitude. Instructor will have extra paper to sell at cost if student wants to take some home! Bring a sack lunch. There is water, tea and coffee in the classroom.

Any questions? Call Ron Maffett – 828-450-2177 Cost is $95 for AGS members and $105 for non-members, plus $10 fee for paper - instructor is supplying watercolor paints. Call Arrowhead Gallery, 828-668-1100 for more information or to register.

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