About the Artform

Creating art using alcohol inks is a new and popular artform. Highly pigmented alcohol inks are used with a blending solution or isopropyl alcohol to make abstract art. These inks flow freely and give a unique look to paintings and other pieces of art. The inks can be used individually or can be mixed together in various proportions to create beautiful new shades. Things that you have at home can be given a new life using these inks. Decorate coasters, planters, wall clocks and much more! You can also get creative and transform a plain canvas into something mesmerizing.

About the workshop

The Canvas

Overall Details

During this 2-day workshop, you will be introduced to the fundamental techniques of using alcohol inks. Painting with alcohol as a medium is a fun and exciting activity. You will learn how to work with these inks under expert guidance. Over the 2-days, you will be making your own art piece and also transform a set of coasters using the alcohol inks. The inks will create beautiful and long lasting patterns that you will fall in love with. You will also learn about the various non-porous surfaces that are suitable to work with while using alcohol inks.

The colours in the palette

Elements you will learn

Day 1

• What are Alcohol Inks
• Understanding the medium
• Different techniques covered include -Color Burst Technique, Abstract Creation, Geometric Pattern - on coasters and artwork using metallic ink 

Day 2 

• Wispy Effect 
• Wisp with metallic 
• Ripples on coaster 
• Floral roses on coaster
• About different brand options available in market
• DOs and DONTs while working with inks
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Who is this workshop “just right” for?

• Anyone who is interested in abstract art and alcohol inks.
• If you're looking to create fascinating pieces of home decor, this is the place to be!
• People with no art experience can also join. It is completely beginner friendly. 

What your Material kit will contain

Materials at your doorstep

• Papers (2 Yupo , 4 Synthetic): circular shape -6"dia 
• 4 Acrylic coasters - 2 white & 2 black 
• 10 ml Inks - 3 colors - Moss, Azure, Plum
• 10ml Metallic - 1 Color - Rich gold
• Cleanup Solution: 1No

Other Materials Required:

• Basic Hair Dryer - below 1200 watts
• Palette 
• Drawing brush (with synthetic bristles) -Round or flat
• Tissues/paper towels 
• Permanent marker (CD marker - Black/Golden)
• Cotton buds /Q tips
• Masking tape/ cello tape
• Dropper (to take out alcohol from the bottle) 
• Straw
• Old newspaper to spread on the table

The scope of creativity

Further prospects and application of what you will be learning

This workshop will equip you with the skills and techniques you need to handle and work with alcohol inks. You can get creative and continue to make more pieces of art using them. You can also revamp things that you use regularly like ceramic cups, planters and plates.