Current Events
New Alcohol Ink Class Schedule at Riley Street!
1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 1:00-3:30 pm
Riley Street Art Supplies
103 Maxwell Court
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 1:00-3:30 pm
Riley Street Art Supplies
103 Maxwell Court
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
My schedule at Riley Street has changed from Friday afternoons to the
1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month from 1:00-3:30pm.
Depending on enrollment, alternate classes may be scheduled at my home in Santa Rosa (not necessarily on Tuesdays).
Every alcohol ink class is unique. Each session both introduces new skills as well as practicing those learned previously. Through demonstrations and individual assistance, we will explore many of the techniques used in painting abstracts, landscapes, flowers, and other areas of interest. Some of the many topics will include:
• techniques for working with the vibrant and unpredictable nature of alcohol inks
• methods to “encourage” the inks to move and blend
• tools and materials specific to this medium
• color blending, value, composition, creating a variety of textures
Fees-
*Class size is limited. Priority for space will be given to students enrolled in the series.
Please contact Rhea (707 820-7432) to check space availability prior to class.
If Tuesdays don't work with your schedule, ask about alternate days for classes
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Supplies- Two Options:
A. Beginner's Supply Kit ($10.00)- Students have asked for a beginner’s supply kit to help them quickly get what they need for their first class. The kit includes 8 sheets of 5” x 7” Kirkland photo papers, a small supply of 91% alcohol, a plastic squeeze bottle, a spray bottle, pipette, plastic cups with lids, white felt, q tips, small dental tools, a plastic straw, latex gloves, coffee stirrer, etc. After the beginning class, additional papers and alcohol will be needed.
Kits can be purchased on the registration page. Alcohol inks are not included.
B. Regular Supply List:
Come prepared to have fun, rediscover your natural creativity, and fall in love with the beauty and mystery of alcohol inks
Visit the registration page to sign up
1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month from 1:00-3:30pm.
Depending on enrollment, alternate classes may be scheduled at my home in Santa Rosa (not necessarily on Tuesdays).
Every alcohol ink class is unique. Each session both introduces new skills as well as practicing those learned previously. Through demonstrations and individual assistance, we will explore many of the techniques used in painting abstracts, landscapes, flowers, and other areas of interest. Some of the many topics will include:
• techniques for working with the vibrant and unpredictable nature of alcohol inks
• methods to “encourage” the inks to move and blend
• tools and materials specific to this medium
• color blending, value, composition, creating a variety of textures
Fees-
- Single class: $40.00 per class*
- Discount rate- Series of 4 prepaid classes: $125.00
*Class size is limited. Priority for space will be given to students enrolled in the series.
Please contact Rhea (707 820-7432) to check space availability prior to class.
If Tuesdays don't work with your schedule, ask about alternate days for classes
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Supplies- Two Options:
A. Beginner's Supply Kit ($10.00)- Students have asked for a beginner’s supply kit to help them quickly get what they need for their first class. The kit includes 8 sheets of 5” x 7” Kirkland photo papers, a small supply of 91% alcohol, a plastic squeeze bottle, a spray bottle, pipette, plastic cups with lids, white felt, q tips, small dental tools, a plastic straw, latex gloves, coffee stirrer, etc. After the beginning class, additional papers and alcohol will be needed.
Kits can be purchased on the registration page. Alcohol inks are not included.
B. Regular Supply List:
- Alcohol Inks- Several bottles of alcohol inks. At least a red, blue, and yellow. Riley Street carries both the Ranger and Jacquard brands. If you're buying individual bottles, you'll want at least a red, blue, and yellow. Jacquard also sells an “Exciter Pack” of 9 bottles for slightly less than $30... a better price than the individual bottles.
- Paper- Yupo paper (not translucent for now) is a synthetic plastic paper that is non absorbent and works well with alcohol inks. Alternatively, you can order Kirkland photo paper online. The matte side is similar to Yupo paper. Bring at least six 5”x 7” sheets
- 91% Alcohol (not 70%)- can be purchased in most drug stores (Raley’s, etc.)
- Small spray bottle (for alcohol)
- Small plastic squeeze bottle (for alcohol)
- Board- A firm flat surface to tape your painting to for ease of handling. This could be a piece of cardboard or flat plastic.
- 2 small plastic cups with lid (like for salad dressing in deli departments)
- Several plastic straws
- Several plastic coffee stirrers
- Several small, inexpensive paint brushes
- Latex gloves
- Q tips
- Paper towels
- Pipette or eye dropper
Come prepared to have fun, rediscover your natural creativity, and fall in love with the beauty and mystery of alcohol inks
Visit the registration page to sign up
Personalized Workshops
Gather a group of four or more and I will bring the class to you at your time & place (or mine)
- Enjoy the camaraderie of learning to paint together
- Celebrate any occasion with color and creativity! (i.e. retirement, birthdays, holidays, girls night out, painting salon, etc.)
- All supplies provided
- 3 hour class
- $50 per person
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Small classes ensure individual attention 
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Previous events |
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- Recent show: 40 paintings at Sebastopol Senior Center 167 N High Street, Sebastopol April 15-June 15, 2019
- Demonstration during opening reception of Senior Art Show at Finley Center, 2060 W.College Ave, Santa Rosa, May 23, 1:00-4:00
- Workshop: Riley St Art Supplies San Rafael May 25 2:00-4:00pm
- Weekly classes in Santa Rosa
Free Alcohol Ink
Painting Demostration
Riley Street Art Supply
103 Maxwell Court
Santa Rosa, Ca 95401
Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018
Noon-2:00
Free Demonstration:
"Painting with Alcohol Inks"
Learnapalooza!
Sebastopol Grange 4:00-7:30pm, Sept 19, 2018
6000 Sebastopol Rd (Hwy 12)
Sebastopol, California 95472
"Painting with Alcohol Inks"
Learnapalooza!
Sebastopol Grange 4:00-7:30pm, Sept 19, 2018
6000 Sebastopol Rd (Hwy 12)
Sebastopol, California 95472
Alcohol Ink Painting Demonstration
2018 Sonoma County Senior Art Show
Opening Reception
Thursday, July 19, 1:00-4:00pm
Finley Community Center
2060 W. College Ave., Santa Rosa, CA 95401
The National Arts Program chose me as their
"Featured Artist" for the week of January 22-29, 2018!
A number of my paintings are shown in their gallery:
National Arts Program Foundation Website
"Each week we highlight one of the wonderful artists from our online gallery. We want to thank you, Rhea, for taking the time to share your beautiful artwork."
Sincerely, Maren C. Reid, National Arts Program Foundation
"Featured Artist" for the week of January 22-29, 2018!
A number of my paintings are shown in their gallery:
National Arts Program Foundation Website
"Each week we highlight one of the wonderful artists from our online gallery. We want to thank you, Rhea, for taking the time to share your beautiful artwork."
Sincerely, Maren C. Reid, National Arts Program Foundation
“Healing by Art: After the Fires”
I have two pieces in this amazing show... reception is Friday, Feb. 9
I have two pieces in this amazing show... reception is Friday, Feb. 9
"What Remains"
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"Blazing"
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Friday, Feb. 9, through March 25,
artists’ reception from 5 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 9
Read the Press Democrat article
Watch Film by Eve Goldberg
(My painting "Blazing" is shown just before the end of the film)
Chroma Gallery, 312 South A St., Santa Rosa
Admission: Free
Information: chromagallery.net
Alcohol Ink Demonstration:
Feb. 8, 2018 1:00-3:00
The 2018 National Arts Program
Santa Rosa Exhibit
Feb.5 - March 23, 2018
AWARDS RECEPTION:
Sunday, March 4, 3-5 pm
Finley Community Center, 2060 W. College Ave., Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa Exhibit
Feb.5 - March 23, 2018
AWARDS RECEPTION:
Sunday, March 4, 3-5 pm
Finley Community Center, 2060 W. College Ave., Santa Rosa
Demonstration- Painting with Alcohol Inks
Thursday, Feb. 8 from 1:00-3:00
Watercolor Artists of Sonoma County (WASCO)
Luther Burbank Art and Garden Center
2050 Yulupa Ave., Santa Rosa, CA
Come and see what painting with alcohol inks is all about!
