Dragonfly’s Wings Classes

You are invited to learn about alcohol inking is 3 different ways – pick the one that suits you best.

1. private one-on-one individualized instruction
2. group parties held at the studio
3. a set of 8 classes – Wednesday nights or at your convenience

Class 1 – INTRODUCTION TO ALCOHOL INKS

• introduce basic supplies needed
• Demonstrate
  a. drop technique
  b. straw blowing – billowy and splat
• Practice on 4 x 4 tile
• Create 6 x 6 tile

Class 2 – BLOTTER & STAMP

• review basic supply needs
• Demonstrate
  a. blotter/stamp technique
  b. drip technique
• Practice on 4 x 4 tile
• Create 6 x 6 tile

Class 3 – USING AIR – TWO HAIRDRYER TECHNIQUES

• review previous techniques
• Demonstrate
  a. hairdryer – low speed
  b. hairdryer – high speed
• Practice on 4 x4 tile
• Create 6 x 6 tile

Class 4 – BIGGER AND BETTER?

• Introduce larger tile – areas, levels, and tile as a whole
• Practice on larger tile
• Create design on larger tile

Class 5 – MORE TOOLS OF THE TRADE

• tools and practice on medium tile
• Q-tip
• Paint brush – different sizes
• Making bubbles and spots
• Misters and squirters and sprays

Class 6 – TECHNIQUE REVIEW

• Review previously taught techniques
• Demonstrate
  – saran wrapping
  – flower petals from large alcohol/ink mixture

Class 7 – COLOR, COLOR, COLOR

• bring your own inks to this class
• Demonstrate:
  – labeling inks
  – Making color chart
  – Diluting saturation with alcohol
  – Difference between added alcohol and added purchased additive
  – Use of white and black

Class 8 – METALS

• Gold, silver, copper, rose gold – application and variation

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Alcohol Ink Dragonfly Style

Classes teaching the basic techniques of alcohol ink are available by appointment for individuals or groups.

Some learn by watching and others by doing. Come do both! I demonstrate a technique and then provide the materials for you to try it yourself. After learning about the way alcohol inks interact and a few techniques, create your own piece. You are welcome to take home your piece to seal on your own, or you can leave it to be sealed for later pick up.

To schedule, email Lynne:

Group Classes

Held in either the Dragonfly Studio or locations within 45 minutes of Downtown Newark, DE.

$45 per person – Includes 2 tiles, 2 decorative washers ready to be colored, use of inks, and instruction and practice on 2 basic alcohol ink techniques.

Private Lessons

Private, customized classes based upon your interests and experience available upon request.