The Leighton Art Centre offers an exciting variety of art & nature workshops, summer camps, and programs throughout the year.
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Workshop Title: Holbein, Legion Paper, and General Pencil Acrylic Family Workshop
Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Description: This Brand Ambassador Materials Workshop is a hands-on workshop for artists of all levels and experience from beginner to professional. Along with the instructor Kirsten Bollen, this guided workshop is a learning experience where participants have the opportunity to experiment with many different materials. The Acrylic Family Workshop will focus on several types of acrylic paint, including Holbein’s Heavy Body Acrylic, Fluid Acrylic, Acrylic Ink, “Mat” Matte Acrylic, Colored Gesso, and Acrylic Mediums, as well as Legion’s 100% cotton Stonehenge Aqua White and Black papers, Yupo White paper, and an assortment of General Pencil materials. All participants will take home free samples!
Audience: 18+
Level of Experience: All levels welcome.
Supply List: All materials are provided
Instructor Biography: Kirsten Bollen is a Calgary-based contemporary artist known for her vibrant and modern interpretations of the Rocky Mountains. With a Bachelor of Visual Communication Design from the University of Alberta, she blends her graphic design background and passion for the outdoors into her work. Her signature approach is to paint in matte acrylics on circular birch panels, using a fresh, bold, nature-inspired palette to translate landscapes into simplified forms. The artwork evokes the emotional resonance of place, inviting the viewers to connect with the scene. Uniqlo, Marriott, Earls, and Simons are just a few of the commercial clients that have sought out Kirsten’s unique artwork for creative projects.
