Workshop | Creative Clockworks with Alcohol Ink

Alcohol Ink Designs on Clocks

Join us for a fascinating workshop where we create a working clock designed with alcohol ink. Students will have their choice of creating a floral or abstract design, both of which will be demonstrated by the Artist. The artwork will be created on a 6" square gallery panel which is pre-drilled for the clock mechanism. Once the artwork is completed, the clock mechanism will be installed under the guidance of the Artist. Demonstrations and written instructions are provided for installation of the clock mechanism. All levels welcome and supplies provided.

What is Alcohol Ink?

Alcohol ink is a fluid art. The inks are dye-based and extremely vibrant due to heavy pigmentation. The inks glide freely on non-porous surfaces and are easily manipulated with various techniques such as blowing, stamping or brushing. Another unique quality of alcohol ink is that the dried ink can be “revived” when coming into contact with fresh ink or blending solution, allowing for further process of the design. Alcohol ink is a fun and unique medium, allowing for creative freedom.

About the teaching artist:

Debra L. Snyder, Fine Artist/Potter/Instructor

I began my formal art education at Parsons School of Art & Design in New York and years later studied acrylic and watercolor painting with renowned artists at the Woodstock School of Art. My favorite theme for landscapes and seascapes was inspired while living at the Jersey Shore, the Catskill Mountains and the coastal areas of New England. My first encounter with alcohol ink occurred ten years ago while traveling in Arizona. I was immediately intrigued by this fluid art, the brilliance of the pigment and its versatility. Unlike acrylic or watercolor painting, alcohol ink allows for a freedom of expression which I find unique and challenging. I have been practicing as an alcohol ink artist since then and continue to discover new techniques and applications with this exciting medium.

Clay art has also been one of my passions and has kept me captivated for twenty years now. I am continually improving and exploring throwing techniques and I find the rewards of throwing clay immeasurable.

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