Intro to Alcohol Ink: A Two-Day Creative Session

Explore the Fluid Art of Alcohol Ink and Create Beautiful Vivid Art

Join us for an exciting two-day alcohol ink workshop where we will explore fundamental and advanced techniques to manipulate this vivid fluid art. In the first-class, students will utilize a variety of tools to manipulate and paint with the alcohol ink to create abstract, floral and/or landscape designs. In the second class, students will utilize pearl inks and mixatives in order to create vivid designs on black cardstock. Demonstrations will be provided by the Artist as well as individual attention. Attendees must attend both dates!

• Friday, April 4th, 2PM – 4PM
• Friday, April 11th, 2PM – 4PM

Cost: $90.00 (including supplies)

What is Alcohol Ink?

Alcohol ink is a fluid art. The inks are dye-based and extremely vibrant due to heavy pigmentation. The inks glide freely on non-porous surfaces and are easily manipulated with various techniques such as blowing, stamping or brushing. Another unique quality of alcohol ink is that the dried ink can be “revived” when coming into contact with fresh ink or blending solution, allowing for further process of the design. Alcohol ink is a fun and unique medium, allowing for creative freedom.

About the teaching artist:

Debra L. Snyder, Fine Artist/Potter/Instructor

I began my formal art education at Parsons School of Art & Design in New York and years later studied acrylic and watercolor painting with renowned artists at the Woodstock School of Art. My favorite theme for landscapes and seascapes was inspired while living at the Jersey Shore, the Catskill Mountains and the coastal areas of New England. My first encounter with alcohol ink occurred ten years ago while traveling in Arizona. I was immediately intrigued by this fluid art, the brilliance of the pigment and its versatility. Unlike acrylic or watercolor painting, alcohol ink allows for a freedom of expression which I find unique and challenging. I have been practicing as an alcohol ink artist since then and continue to discover new techniques and applications with this exciting medium.

Clay art has also been one of my passions and has kept me captivated for twenty years now. I am continually improving and exploring throwing techniques and I find the rewards of throwing clay immeasurable.