Intro to Abstract Painting with Milind Raj
Milind Raj, Aquatic . Mixed media on paper, 11 x 14 inches.
Abstract painting is more than just splatters of paint and blocks of color on a canvas. Every piece of art has a purpose and abstract artists are very intentional when laying each aspect down on their canvases. In this class, mixed-media abstract artist Milind Raj will cover the basics of abstract painting such as composition, color, values and will also talk about what makes a great composition… Show more and how to assess abstract works.
Unleash Your Inner Artist!® at the ArtJamz ® Academy
YOUR Class Includes
1.5 hours of guided instruction
One 12 x 16 small stretched canvas
One glass of wine, a beer or a non-alcoholic beverage
Easel and smock rental
Access to non-toxic water-based acrylic paints, paint brushes, palettes, sponges, markers, pens, pencils, pastels and other cool "weapons of mass creativity"
WHAT Should I Know Before I Jamz?
How Do I Get There? Metro: Red Line. Dupont. North Exit. 3-4 minute walk. Bike: Capital Bike Share (20th St & Florida Ave NW) is block away from Connecticut and there is a station at Dupont Circle. Parking: One and two-hour metered street parking is available but limited on Connecticut Ave. It’s free after 630PM South-bound and free after 830PM North-bound. Neighborhood and side-street parking is available as well. There are parking garages in the area, closest being on S Street next to Thaiphoon Restaurant.
WHAT Should I Bring? Id (we are serving alcohol) and y our digital reservation confirmation; you don't need a printed ticket. Save a tree.
WHAT Should I Wear? We have smocks! However we are painting in a live studio environment, so wear things you don't mind getting paint on, ergo, leave the Louboutins at home, ladies. We use water-based acrylic paints, but still, we don't want any nice stuff to get paint on it … although, that would be very fashion forward if you did. Paint splats are so in!!
CAN I Leave My Canvas? In short, no. We ask that you take your canvas(es) with you. Leaving them is a bad option. Still, if you choose to leave your canvas(es), by doing so, you acknowledge and agree that there is no guarantee that it will be there when you come back. You understand that your canvas might get lost or damaged and that it will get painted over within 24 hours and re-sold as discounted "recycled canvas." We have carry bags available that you can use to carry your canvas out and we have blow-dryers to help with drying.
DOES Artjamz Have An Age Limit? Children and teens aged 2 to 18 are allowed during Kids Classes and All-Ages sessions, which run until 6PM on the weekends and 5-6PM on weekdays. All persons aged 2-18 must be accompanied by a parent or chaperone. After 6PM, the studio becomes adults-only, and no one under 18 is permitted. Please be aware that we serve alcohol at all times. We've taken the time to ensure music at all times is profanity free and appropriate for all ages.
WHAT If I Have A GROUP?
Groups Sized 7 or More : Groups of 7 or more looking to reserve a section or full room should book by emailing christina@artjamzdc.com or calling 202-768-9164. Our awesome private events coordinator will be in touch to help you plan a fantastically jamming paint soiree and make sure everything turns out great. A refundable deposit of $150 is required for all groups of 7 or more. A deposit is the only way to ensure that groups of 7 or more will get a chance to ArtJamz together. We offer catering and open bar options for groups of 15 or more.
Deposit: Our studio is small and space is limited, which is why we require deposits for groups of 7 or more. You will be charged studio time for participants who do not show up for your group reservation. This will come out of the deposit. All deposits will be refunded once you have finished your session.
WHAT Kind Of Paints To Do You Use? We use non-toxic water-based acrylics paints at our studios. Oil-based paints or aerosols are not allowed.
HOW Do I Use Voucher And/Or Gift Cards? Present your gift card or voucher in digital or print format. We prefer digital. Please note that we don't accept vouchers, coupons or gift cards at private events, special discounted events or pop-ups.
I Need Inspiration ... No problem! Our ArtJamz music mix, great selection of drinks, art books, graffitied walls, Pinterest page and friendly art-trained Creative Enablers will keep the creative ideas flowing – all you do is paint, drink and have fun. Seriously. That's it. Liquid inspiration helps ...
I Haven't Painted Since Kindergarten, I'M Freaking Out! Relax! No one expects you to paint the Mona Lisa. In fact, did you know that there is a painting underneath the Mona Lisa? Meaning even Leonardo da Vinci at one point thought "this stinks, I think I'll paint over it." Our Creative Enablers are there to help you execute. There are no mistakes, just "evolution." Think of it more as designing a canvas as opposed to creating a painting.
CAN I Just Walk In? Yes, but just like at restaurants, walk-ins are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Access is not guaranteed and is dependent upon space and availability.
WHAT If I'M Running Late? Reservations will be released if you come later than 15min after your allotted start time.
WILL I Cut Off My Ear? You won't become crazy, but you will realize that art and the creative process are wonderfully powerful and relaxing things that can give you a different perspective and a nice short reprieve from the day-to-day grind. But, that won't make you cut off your ear, don't worry.
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