Classes and Workshops
DESCRIPTIONS OF ALL CLASSES AT BOTTOM OF SCHEDULE
2019
August 23
Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art
16926 Saticoy St
Van Nuys
818 708-9232
Painting the Abstract Landscape with Golden Molding Paste and Fluid Paints
July 26
Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art
16926 Saticoy St
Van Nuys
818 708-9232
10-1
Mono Printing with Golden OPEN Paints
July 13
Swains HQ
445 W. Colorado St
Glendale
Acrylic 101-Painting the Still Life in Acrylic
10-2pm
818 243-3129
May 18
Swains HQ
445 W. Colorado St
Glendale
Exploring Surfaces
10-4pm
818 243-3129
May 11
Painting the Abstract Landscape
Carter Sexton Art supply
5308 Laurel Cyn Blvd
North Hollywood
818 763-5050
10-2:30
May 3
Golden Lecture Demo
Verdugo Hills Art Association
La Canada Community Center
4400 Chevy Chase Dr.
La Crescenta
7-9pm
April 27
Golden Lecture Demo
Carter Sexton Art Materials
5308 Laurel Cyn Blvd
North Hollywood
818 763-5050
2-4pm
April 19
Painting the Still Life and Portrait in Acrylic
Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art
16926 Saticoy St
Vany Nuys CA
Eight Fridays 10am-1pm
https://laafa.edu/product/2350-still-life-portraiture-painting-in-acrylics-christina-ramos-2/
April 20
Golden Lecture Demo
Swains HQ
445 W. Colorado St
Glendale
818 243-3129
11-1
April 17
Golden Lecture Demo
Malibu Art Association
Pt Dume Clubhouse
29500 Heather Cliff Rd
Malibu
7-9pm
April 13
Golden Lecture Demo
Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art
16926 Saticoy St
Van Nuys, CA
818 708-9232
5-7pm
April 6
Golden Lecture Demo
Pasadena Society of Artists
12:30 - 2:30
Blinn House, Pasadena
12:30-2:30
Golden Lecture Demo
Cuesta College
March 28
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DESCRIPTIONS OF CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
GOLDEN LECTURE DEMONSTRATION
This lecture packs in a ton of valuable information about acrylics, guiding listeners through the basics while opening up new possibilities. Gain information about mineral and modern pigments and how this relates to clean color mixing, glazing and the creation of fabulous new colors. Learn the unique properties of Fluids, Heavy Body, OPEN and High Flow Acrylics. discover Interference and Iridescent paints for unusual effects. Get a comprehensive overview on the many Gels and Mediums and how they can change texture, saturation, and intensity of color, use for sculptural effects and more. The lecture includes a review of Grounds that create truly, contemporary surfaces for painting, drawing, pastel, digital printing and mixed media. Each lecture includes an array of examples of these materials put to use. Attendees leave the lecture enthusiastic to explore the extensive potential of acrylic painting. The lecture also includes a brief introduction to our non acrylic products, Williamsburg Handmade Oil Colors and QoR Watercolor.
ACRYLIC 101 - LEARN TO PAINT REALISTICALLY IN ACRYLIC
This class covers the basics of painting with acrylics. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced painter, this is the class for you. Learn fundamental techniques used by the instructor to create realistic images. Each student will have individual attention, and the instructor will demonstrate all the techniques used to paint a small still life. 
PAINTING THE PORTRAIT IN ACRYLIC
This class will cover the fundamentals of painting the portrait in acrylic. the instructor will demonstrate the techniques needed to paint a realistic portrait. Students will follow along as they paint from a photograph. Students must have good drawing skills and previous painting experience.
PAINTING THE ABSTRACT LANDSCAPE WITH GOLDEN'S PASTES AND PAINTS (NEW)
This is a great class for the beginner or experienced painter wanting to explore composition and creation of the abstract landscape. We will learn the basic elements used to create dynamic compositions while utilizing GOLDEN's Molding Paste and Fluid Paints. Participants will learn new painting techniques including impasto, scrafitto and palette knife painting. All students will leave with a unique painting suitable for framing.
CREATING ENCAUSTIC EFFECTS USING GOLDEN ACRYLICS
Encaustic is a historical form of painting using molten beeswax and pigments. Now you can learn to create the same look and feel of encaustic painting without the extensive supplies and cost that traditional encaustics require. Using GOLDEN Mediums, Gels, and Fluid Paints, we will create semi transparent layers that mimic that of beeswax. All participants will create their own ,one of a kind, Acrylic Encaustic work of art suitable for framing.
MONO PRINTING WITH GOLDEN ACRYLIC AND GELLI PLATES
You no longer need a press to make Mono Prints. Come learn to create one of a kind prints using Gelli Plates, and OPEN Acrylics. Create unique art prints suitable for framing, pages for journals, or personalized handmade books. All paint is supplied by Golden.
EXPLORING SURFACES (NEW!)
In this 6 hour workshop, you will create five unique art projects. Using Golden's High Flow and Fluid paints. All student will get to explore Golden's Crackle Paste, Molding Paste, Glass Bead Gel, Micacious Iron Oxide, and Fiber Paste surfaces. All materials and substrates are provided for this class. Students will have the opportunity to create all five paintings pictured below. All paintings are 8x10