Intro to Acrylic Pour Class

Acrylic paint pouring, also called "fluid" or "accidental" art, is the process of thinning paint to a pourable consistency with a fluid medium and spreading it onto the canvas with a variety of techniques, primarily -- you guessed it! -- pouring from a cup to create whimsical mixes of colour. First invented in the 1930s by Mexican artist David Alfaro Siqueiros, this incredible mode of painting allows for nearly infinite patterns and effects, and utilizes many different techniques to create swirls, "cells," and shapes that can tell any story you desire... and now, it's your turn to make your mark and create a completely unique 8x10 piece of abstract art to take home with you!

This two-hour course will be guided by local artist and Siding 14 Gallery owner Challen Gladman. Challen (they/them) is an artist living and working in Ponoka, Alberta, with a passion not only for visual art,…