Open Abstract Studio

Cast off your preconceived ideas about abstract painting in acrylics to improve your design, expand your artistic knowledge, and enhance your painting skills! Develop your own style and approach to abstracts in an open studio format with light instruction. Open studio classes are not suggested for beginners. Previous painting experience required. Please bring the following materials to class: Examples of your work (if applicable) Ready-made stretch canvas – any size Paper – Rives BFK or other 150# paper Assortment of acrylic paints – Liquitex or Winsor & Newton recommended Assortment of brushes with stiffer bristles, some flats and rounds, including: Sponge brush 2- to 3-inch flat brush – something inexpensive, like a gesso brush 2 palette knives 2-inch wide masking tape (not colored tape or blue painters tape) Cloth rags Roll of paper towels Students who wish to work on full-sized drawing paper should also bring a 22×30 support board to class. This can be made of plywood, foam core, gator board, etc., but should be light enough for you to handle comfortably. NOTE: Please refrain from wearing lotion with fragrance or perfume, as this class is a FRAGRANCE-FREE zone! Visit our homepage at delaplaine.org or call 301-698-0656 x366 for information on weather related closings. If the building is closed, classes are canceled, and a make-up session will be scheduled.