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David will offer assistance when needed as he circulates around the studio, checking in with each student to discuss their work in progress. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis popular format is a great way to book time for your painting, progress at your own pace with expert guidance, and enjoy some social interaction as you work alongside others. On the final day there will be an informal show-and-tell where we will discuss successes and challenges and offer some constructive criticism. Recommended for those with some painting or drawing experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e*Bring a project you have started, or a blank canvas. 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We will talk about working on paper, canvas and panel, with the intent of helping artists make informed decisions about what kind of surface is right for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTopics include: flexible vs rigid supports, stretching, sizing and priming canvas, preparing wood panels, mounting canvas and paper to panel, special drawing and painting grounds.  There will lots of opportunity for Q \u0026amp; A along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*This workshop includes a wonderful assortment of small samples of grounds, mediums and supports.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ground Floor Arts","offers":[{"title":"Tuesday September 22nd 2:00-4:00pm","offer_id":48474966130943,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0892\/0400\/files\/GSA_website_image_31.png?v=1778090902"},{"product_id":"gsa-drypoint-workshop","title":"Beginner Drypoint Printmaking Workshop","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWednesdays September 9th, 16th and 23rd 10am-1pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eInstructor is Ryan Price\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrypoint is an intaglio printmaking medium in which marks are worked directly onto a plate from which a print, or series of prints, can be pulled. It is especially known for the incredibly expressive lines and the rich velvety tones that can be created. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents will learn how to cut and prepare a metal plate and how to use tools such as stylus, roulettes, scrapers, and mezzotint rockers to build up an image onto it. Once an image has been created students will learn about the equipment and techniques involved in pulling prints from their plate. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrypoint is a very fun and forgiving medium that is very straight forward and yet full of small surprises. 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Students will be given all the necessary material (including a specimen) and instructions to create their very own taxidermy mouse. Students will learn the methods to skin, degrease and wash the specimen as well as carving, fitting, and modifying a body form. 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Create your own wood burned Charcuterie board, perfect for gift giving or to display during seasonal festivities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn to incorporate intuitive marks, textures and depth. And learn about the tools and techniques of woodburning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWalnut Hallow brass tip burners and templates will be available for use. Or alternatively, bring your own woodburning tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis class includes a 16\" live edge cherry or maple board and food safe board cream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo experience necessary.\u003cbr\u003eSuitable for any level.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOver 14 years of age.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnect with Heather: www.fireworkdesigns.ca\u003cbr\u003eInstagram: @firework_pyrography\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ground Floor Arts","offers":[{"title":"Sunday November 8th 1:00 - 4:00pm","offer_id":48019206570239,"sku":null,"price":105.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0892\/0400\/files\/MAKEYOUROWN_1.png?v=1767994036"},{"product_id":"gsa-soapstone-carving","title":"Soapstone Carving","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4 weeks, Fridays October 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th 2-4pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstructor: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.benmccarl.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBen McCarl\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCreate your own soapstone carving. 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