Fluid Art Workshop: Advanced Dutch Pouring

Take your skills to the next level in this advanced class with lots of practise and paint 4 canvases.


Live For Art
Live For Art
4.9 (282)
1k followers

4 hours Class size 6 to 10 guests       $186
Melbourne
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Art
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Fluid Art
So you have done a Dutch Pour Class before - take this popular style to the next level and size in this 4-hour Advanced Intensive. The 'Dutch Pour' or Air Swipe technique is where you pour from a cup and use a hairdryer to move the paint and create stunning cells, blooms, and effects. So simple, but so effective. To create the painting you want takes practise, in this class, we will practise using the hairdryer in different ways, explore the order of the colours and what difference this makes and use a spinner to help spread the paint further, allowing simple blooms to grow. We will create 4 paintings with different approaches to moving the paint.
We will:
  • Practise and do some exercises on a 12 x 16 inch (30 x 40 cm) back-stapled thin edge canvas
  • Create a wave also on a 12 x 16-inch canvas
  • Create a large bloom by spinning the art to make it spread on a 16 x 16-inch canvas
  • Create a design of your choice on a larger canvas (or two smaller ones as a diptych). You might like to do a split colour base.
This class will cover:
  • How to prepare your canvas
  • How to mix paints and paint mediums suitable for this technique
  • How to control the shape and size of the design through managing the hairdryer and the direction of airflow
  • Understanding basic colour theory, paint transparency, choosing colours and the impact of the order of paints
  • Understanding basic composition
  • How to fix sections of the canvas that are not your best.
  • How to create beautiful cells and lacing in your art
If you're looking for relaxing things to do in Melbourne, why not join this fluid art workshop and unwind with like-minded creatives as you learn new skills.
Please note:
  • You will use non-toxic acrylic paint.
  • The maximum class size for this class is 7 students.
  • Do not attend the class if you have or are a close primary contact of anyone with COVID-19, or if you are experiencing fever, chills or sweat, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, a runny nose or have a loss of taste or smell (a full refund will be provided if you are unwell).
What you'll get
  • Guidance from an expert
  • All materials provided
  • Light refreshments (tea, coffee, snacks) provided
  • Your own 4 masterpieces to pick up after 3 days drying time.
Knowledge required
Whilst it is generally expected that participants will have done the basic Dutch Pour class previously, it is possible for beginner's to attend successfully.
What to bring
  • Make sure to wear old clothes as it can get messy.
  • BYO drinks and nibbles if you want (glasses and plates are provided).
Location

Live For Art - 420 Bridge Rd, Richmond VIC

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Live For Art
Live For Art

4.9 (282)
1k followers
female Women-owned

Come and join the fluid art revolution with artist Julie Langdon at one of our FLUID ART workshops in our Richmond Studio. Julie explores a range of different acrylic pouring / fluid art techniques. Or join an ACRYLIC PAINTING or DRAWING workshop with a skilled artist, or CHILDREN'S class with a caring team. All classes are about having fun and being creative.
FLUID ART:
Join a class and you will be introduced to the wonder of fluid art where you can literally ‘go with the flow’ and let your imagination soar and create beautiful vivid pieces of artwork with astonishing designs of swirling gradients. Create original abstract art that you will wow your family and friends and you will be proud to put on your wall.
Julie is a passionate fluid artist who has been exploring this art form for more than 7 years after a lifetime of art, crafts and all things creative. Julie believes that art can enrich and transform our lives, and loves helping people find and express their creativity.
Julie is the Director of Live For Art, an art studio in Richmond Vic. Julie has managed community organisations for many years, has a Masters degree in Social Work and a Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment.
CHILDREN'S classes are held in the school holiday's and at other time, offering a range of art and craft activities, including paper mache sculture, book making, acrylic painting, fluid art, collage and more.
All tutors have a Working with Children's Check and experience working with children. You can be at ease knowing your child/ren are in caring, professional and qualified hands.
FOR ALL CLASSES … you need NO painting experience. Classes are suitable for the novice as well as hobbyists and artists looking to develop skills in specific new techniques. Everyone is welcome and included. Bring your friends or come along and make new ones.
At Live For Art, ‘creating art for life’ isn’t just a slogan – expressing our creativity brings pleasure, fulfillment, builds self-esteem, and literally colours our day. Let us help you create ‘art for life’
2025-05-02 15:00:00
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