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  • Master the Flow: Working Large with Alcohol Ink
    Master the Flow: Working Large with Alcohol Ink
    Sat, May 16
    Online Course
    Two Sessions. Learn techniques for working *large* with vibrant alcohol inks on Yupo paper during this 2-week, comprehensive online course designed to push the boundaries of traditional alcohol ink painting and expand your creative horizons!
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  • Skin and Bones: Create 3D Forms Using Wire and Gut
    Skin and Bones: Create 3D Forms Using Wire and Gut
    Sat, Jul 11
    Online Course
    Three Sessions. Learn how to create beautiful three dimensional forms using wire and gut. Join me for a 3-week intro to wire structures utilizing the unique, translucent material of gut (hog casings) or fabric. Expand your approach 3D compositional elements...
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Browse Helen’s full lineup of classes. Open classes include direct registration links; others are currently waitlisted or in planning. Click any class to view details and sign up for the interest list to receive updates when spots become available.

Encaustic Sculpture
Encaustic Sculpture
Learn practical sculptural techniques using wire mesh, plaster gauze and other materials to enhance and expand your creative practice.
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Exploring Fosshape Sculpture
Exploring Fosshape Sculpture
Are you interested in lightweight sculpture material? Do you want to explore three dimensional forms ? Work with Fosshape and other fiber to create lightweight sculpture for use with encaustic, oil, acrylic and other surface treatments.
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California Color Crush
California Color Crush
Are you confident in mixing the EXACT color you need every time? Are you looking for a color workshop that goes beyond the basics of color theory? Join me in Pacific Grove, California and leave your assumptions about color behind!
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Demystifying Color: The Complete Color Course
Demystifying Color: The Complete Color Course
Are you ready to LEVEL UP YOUR COLOR GAME? Expand your palette and get beyond your own habits and assumptions with color! Designed for artists, designers, and anyone who works with color, this in-depth workshop is crucial for success.
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Alcohol Ink Painting
Alcohol Ink Painting
Two Sessions. Learn techniques for working with vibrant alcohol inks abstractly or realistically on synthetic watercolor paper (Yupo). Discover ways to display and protect your paintings during this 2-week online workshop designed for all levels of experience.
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Master the Flow: Working Large with Alcohol Ink
Master the Flow: Working Large with Alcohol Ink
Two Sessions. Learn techniques for working *large* with vibrant alcohol inks on Yupo paper during this 2-week, comprehensive online course designed to push the boundaries of traditional alcohol ink painting and expand your creative horizons!
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Skin and Bones: Create 3D Forms Using Wire and Gut
Skin and Bones: Create 3D Forms Using Wire and Gut
Three Sessions. Learn how to create beautiful three dimensional forms using wire and gut. Join me for a 3-week intro to wire structures utilizing the unique, translucent material of gut (hog casings) or fabric. Expand your approach 3D compositional elements...
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Acrylic Skins
Acrylic Skins
Learn how to create a variety of unique textured "skins" using Golden Fluid acrylic paints, gels and pastes for 2D and 3D work.
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Basic Sculpture: Wire Mesh and Plaster Cloth
Basic Sculpture: Wire Mesh and Plaster Cloth
Discover the foundations of sculpture in this hands-on online workshop designed for beginners. In Basic Sculpture, you’ll learn how to create dynamic three-dimensional forms using wire mesh as an armature, which will then be shaped, refined, and covered with plaster cloth.
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Intro to Mold-Making: Using Simple Household Materials
Intro to Mold-Making: Using Simple Household Materials
Learn to use simple household materials to cast 3D objects to embed in panels or sculptures. During this brief online course, explore application to encaustic and acrylic, and casting found objects.
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Ink & Drinks: A Colorful Cocktail Art Night

1200 W 35th St ste 3110
Chicago, IL 60609, USA

Get creative with your crew during this hands-on Alcohol Ink Painting Workshop led by local artist Helen Dannelly. Learn beginner-friendly techniques to create vibrant abstract artwork while sipping pink prosecco cocktails in a fun, relaxed setting.

Interested in booking an Ink & Drinks group class? Fill out the form below and Helen will be in touch with details and availability.

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Growing by Leaps and Bounds
I want to say how much I’m enjoying this workshop. You are an excellent teacher and the curriculum you’re sharing is helping me to  grow by leaps and bounds.
-Jan M.
As Academic as College Classes
Thanks for the help and encouragement.  You are right in saying that I will never forget the concepts of this lesson! I love how academic these classes have been. Right up there with college classes.
-Pam H.
Loved the Class
I’ve loved the class, have been surprised and humbled by how much I didn’t know and how much there is to know about color.
Karen N.F.

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