Learners will have fun exploring the enjoyable, relaxing world of fluid art. We will discuss the basics of paint pouring and learn 8 different pouring techniques throughout the course of this camp.

This is a self-paced class learners will watch a pre-recorded lesson and be actively painting during each class. The teacher explains and performs the step and the students will follow. The teacher will be available for 8 weeks to assist in troubleshooting issues that may arise and give positive reassurance. Students are encouraged to post their artwork in the classroom for feedback.   

Every picture will be different.  With liquid art you may have an idea of how you want it to turn out but each pour develops its own personality. Though the artist has some control of the finished art, the project may look different than anticipated.  


Required materials to participate in the class and have beautiful art:

1. Acrylic Paint (2oz) - less than $1 each at any craft store, Walmart, or Amazon. I recommend 6-9 colors per class plus a base color: white or black (get the big bottle of the base color). I usually like to use at least 3 shades of my primary color and 2 or more shades of my secondary color plus an accent color or two. We will only use about 5-6 oz for each lesson.  I will show you how to save left over paint for next project. 

2. Glue (equal amount to your paint).  Our ratio will be 50% paint 50% glue. Elmer's school glue or Glue-All works great!

3. 8 x 10 Stretched Canvas - 8 (one for each class). I do not recommend using the canvas board.  I found a pack of 8 at Target for $10. 

4. Plastic cup (5oz - 9oz) for mixing and pouring. You'll need one cup for each paint color - plus one more or two for each project. 

5. Craft sticks - one for each color plus a few extras.  I found a pack of 100 at the Dollar Tree.

6. Water - just a few ounces for each project to thin out the paint.

7. Plastic to cover work area - Table cloths at Dollar Tree work great! You can also use a garbage bag. You will also need to place painting on plastic to dry (at least 48 hours). Plastic will get very messy. If you are like me you will want to replace it after each pour.  I can show you how to use the Dollar Tree table cloth for multiple projects. 

8. Riser - to elevate canvas so it doesn't stick to the plastic and ruin.  Ideas of what you can use: a bowl, 4 plastic cups, a basket, etc. Needs to be stable so it won't tip your canvas as you are working with it. 

9. Additive (for lesson 3 and thereafter if you so choose) - to make cells. Can use dish detergent, liquid silicone or rubbing alcohol. 

10. Twine or string for lesson 6. A couple yards should be enough (about 6 feet). I got mine in the baking section at the Dollar Tree. 

11. Any funnel for lesson 7.  I will encourage rinsing it out right away so it shouldn't be ruined.  


Optional:

Disposable gloves - I recommend them if you don't like getting your hands dirty or paint under your fingernails. 

Old clothes - It's really really messy. 

Paper towels or old rag - It's really really messy.  

A straw - I recommend it to help move some colors around. 


Again, this is a VERY MESSY process.  Make sure your work area is large and you have it well covered in plastic.  Also be sure that little brothers and sisters and family pets will not have easy access to the mess.  We will try to contain it as much as possible.  

Can't wait to see your creations!