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We often host a monthly workshop open to non-members at The Enterprise Public Library where "prep" work is done on upcoming projects and additional project lessons and demonstrations of techniques, products, tools, etc. for painters are held.  No charge to attend.

Check here to see if a "Workshop" is scheduled

Next Workshop is scheduled for:                                               
When:  2nd Wednesday
Where:  The Enterprise Public Library
Time:    10:00 am - 4:00 pm


July 11, 2012

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Noreen will be teaching this Margot Clark design (with permission).  This is Brugmansia commonly known as Angel Trumpets.  You do not have to be a member of Wiregrass Decorative Painters to come to the workshops at the library.  There is no cost.  Bring your own supplies.  List will be furnished.  This is Margot's shaded wash technique and is very soft.  Acrylic.  Please contact us if you want to come to this class.  We are limited to 15 because of space.  Reserve your place today.  Suggested surface - 16 x 20 mat board.  Alternate surface - basecoated hardboard.  Canvas not suitable for this technique.  If you like to paint this is a wonderful opportunity to learn how to achieve this soft look. 

May 2012

No scheduled specific activity.  Linda will drop off word Stencils and Texture Glass if someone needs it and pick it up later in the afternoon.  Patty will be bringing the paints she ordered.  Contact Patty if you will be there to pick up your paints and to pay her.  No workshop prep for Noreen's May project. 

June 2012

We will be prepping for the project Joretta is teaching in June.

February 2012

We will be prepping the background for the 4th Wednesday Painting lesson.  You will need an 11 x 14 canvas.



September Workshop Activity

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Linda will be teaching this project which includes dry-brushing, dry-rubbing and wash techinques.  Real leaves will be used.  No experience necessary.  Pick up blank Jack O'Lantern at the Enterprise Public Library after Tuesday, September 6.  Prep is required.  Pay at the workshop.  Contact Linda  for prep instructions.  [email protected] or 334-598-0014

July Workshop Activity

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Class on FLOATING.  Friday afternoon, July 15, at the library 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm.

We had 15 people come to participate in this workshop.  Long time members, newer members and 3 guests.  We had 3 Mother/Daughter families attending.  

It was a great day for our chapter.

April Workshop Activity

Come play with the newest Loew Cornell brushes and other speciality brushes.  Find out what you can do with them.  This play time will leave plenty of time for working on something else you personally want to do or need help with.  So come have some fun playing with brushes, go to lunch and maybe get a UFO finished. 

March Workshop Project

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We will be doing this project.  The Butterfly is really easy - not complicated to achieve at all.
You will need to get a 12" x 12" square stepping stone.  They are available at Lowe's.  You will need to scrub it to remove any loose concrete and/or dirt.  Use a bleach/water solution.  I also use a broken piece of concrete as a sanding tool to knock off any rough edges.

 Allow to dry 24 hours away from weather.  Be sure to prop it up so the bottom and sides also get completely dry.  Seal with Multi-Purpose Sealer, top, sides and bottom.  Allow to dry.

DecoArt Patio Paints palette.
Pine Green, Citrus Green, Wrought Iron Black, Bright Lime Green, Antique Mum, Pumpkin, Tiger L:ily Orange, Holly Berry Red, Fiesta Yellow, Warm White.  
Alternately, you may use similar colors in either FolkArt Outdoor Paint, Delta Outdoor paint, or you may use DecoArt (or other brands) regular acrylic paints.  Regular acrylics will work just fine.   I used regular acrylics on the sample piece.  

Supplies:  Regular painting supplies.  Bring a variety of older brushes.  Concrete is rough so don't plan to use your best brushes.

February's Workshop, 19th

We will have a mini-lesson on waterdrops. 

We will have texture materials for those who wish to prep their canvas 
for the March project.  The project is from The Decorative Painter, Fall 2009, page 4.  If using a 12 x 12 canvas enlarge 120%.  After texture is dry, basecoat will be DecoArt Celery Green.  You will need a larger blade palette knife.
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