Acrylic Pours

“Art on Thursday” August 11 Athens Arts presents a class on Acrylic Pouring or Acrylic Fluid Art. 

In 1930, Mexican mural artist David Siqueiros discovered the movement of acrylic paints when he poured white paint over some watered-down paints and started experimenting.  Siqueiros called this type of technique “accidental painting”

By 1940, Jackson Pollock began using this fluid art technique and developed his “drip” technique and “pour splashes”.  Fun fact: in 1968, Janis Joplin used this pour technique on her car fender.

Today we call this technique a pour or fluid art.  Pours exploded with the internet and cheap craft paints which have more fluidity than heavy bodies paints artist generally use.

Join a fun and entertaining class.   The class is easy and interesting for all levels and can be relaxing as well as mesmerizing.

The instructor will provide paints, canvas, and all the other supplies needed for students to create designs which they will take home.  Contact your family and friends or come alone!

Mark your calendars for Thursday, August 11th.  Choose either an afternoon session (1-3 pm) or an evening session (6-8 pm).  Classes meet at Athens Arts, 216 E. Main Street, Crawfordsville, IN and are open to everyone 12 years and older. The cost of $35 covers all materials and supplies.

To reserve a spot for the August 11 class, call Athens Arts at 765.362.7455 or stop by on Thursdays and Fridays 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. or on Saturday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 

Questions or Information feel free to call or text Ellie Dieckmeyer at 317.919.0851.