BATIK PAINTING: ANCIENT ART/ NEW TWIST - Gloria Avner - Morning Session

Come learn the ancient art of Batik Painting with Master Batik Teacher Gloria Avner! Using wax as a resist, we will create layers of brilliantly graduated color and experience effects not possible with other painting techniques. Learn to use ink, wax and watercolor on delicate Japanese rice paper. You will be guided step-by-step through the creation of beautiful artwork.

Thursday Aug 18th, 2022, 9:30am-1:00pm

ArtWaves 1345A Hwy 102 Town Hill Bar Harbor

207-266-0010

To Register: https://artwavesmdi.org/event-4892941

$82.50 ($72.50 for members)

Teens/Adults of all skill levels. The class is equally effective for beginners, professional artists and those taking the course multiple times.

You don’t need to bring anything. All is provided, including a great array of subject matter (though you can bring a specific picture if there is something you’d really like to paint). This is a fun class for anyone from age 8 to 88. Bring a friend or family member!

By the end of this workshop, you will not only know the basic steps involved in the ancient art of BATIK painting (layering color using ink, wax as a resist, and watercolor), you will go home with two complete paintings, ready to be framed, and renewed self-esteem. All materials will be provided as part of the class fee.

Masks, vax'd (over 5), and distancing for staff and participant safety.

About the instructor: Gloria Avner has been creating and teaching art professionally for over twenty years. She is well known for specializing in painting BATIK Style. Both beginners and professional artists like to take her courses more than once. Ms. Avner has traveled the world and ran an art gallery in Town Hill for 35 years (Aquarius Artifacts). Her paintings are in Florida Galleries and collections across the country, and she is also well known for her Pet Portraits. See her work on Facebook, IG (@gloriavner), and Fineartamerica.com.