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workshop info

raw canvas & fluid acrylics

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"Every canvas is a journey all its own." - Helen Frankenthaler​

If you've been curious how to create the watercolor-looking abstract paintings on raw canvas, Jennifer McHugh will guide you in the process of using fluid acrylics and staining...similar to the Helen Frankenthaler soak-stain method.  

Topics covered:
  • Using raw (unprimed) canvas vs. primed (gessoed) canvas
  • Experimenting with various types of fluid paints
  • Making your heavy bodied acrylic into a high flow paint
  • Using different methods to apply paint to raw canvas
  • Learning how to let go and watch the paint/canvas become one​

Students will gain an appreciation for working with a porous material like raw canvas where the artist has less control over the outcome. A 16 x 20" piece of art on unstretched canvas (that can later be stretched or adhered to a panel if desired).

​Workshop Info:
  • Cost $110 + $15 materials fee payable to instructor (all supplies provided)
  • Sunday, October 1st from 3pm-6pm
  • ​Max 12 students
  • All skill levels welcome​
  • Age level: adult (18 & up)

​Parking Info

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​Class Cancellation & Refund Policies

about the instructor

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Jennifer McHugh

California native, Jennifer McHugh, is an abstract artist who captures the moments, stories and nuances of the everyday, and brings them to life through a visual narrative. Her work is created intuitively, through many layers of acrylic paints, chalk, pencil, oil pastels, and other mixed media. Largely self-taught, Jennifer has explored many styles to help her evolve as an artist, but her work is always process-driven. Guided by spontaneity, she translates her inspiration without any idea of what the final product will be.
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Jennifer creates in her backyard studio in San Diego, CA, where she lives with her husband and two children. Her work is sold in galleries and boutiques in San Diego & California, and hangs in homes all over the U.S. and overseas. She also teaches workshops in her studio, local venues and as part of an artist collective that works with hotels and large corporations.

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Art on 30th, 4434 30th Street, San Diego, CA 92116  |  (619) 894-9009  |  arton30th@gmail.com

"An 8,000 square foot, 2-story art center focused on community."

HOURS
Sunday: Closed
Monday–Friday: 10am–4pm
Monday–Thursday: 6pm-9pm
Most Saturdays: 10am-4pm
(reception Saturdays: only open 4pm-7pm)
See calendar page for our next opening reception date.

Cancellation & Refund Info   |   Parking Info

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Art on 30th is ADA approved in all public spaces of the building with a wheelchair accessible front entrance and a handicap parking spot in our back parking lot with a ramp that leads to our wheelchair accessible back entrance. Studios on the 2nd level are privately leased and not part of our public space; artists can apply for wheelchair accessible studio spaces on the 1st floor as part of our Coworking Studios that we offer to the public for a monthly fee  with no commitment/contract (see our Rentals page for more info). 
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