Alcohol Ink Painting

Alcohol Ink Painting with Helen Dannelly

Date: Saturday, December 12, 2026

Time: 11–12:30 p.m. Central Time

Format: Live, online via Zoom

Tuition: $135 plus registration fees

Level: All levels welcome

Explore the vibrant possibilities of alcohol ink! In this 90-minute workshop, Helen will demonstrate techniques for creating abstract and realistic imagery on Yupo, a synthetic watercolor paper. Whether you’re picking up a brush for the first time or adding a new medium to your practice, you’ll discover ways to create colorful, layered paintings.

During the live session, you’ll explore:

• The unique properties of alcohol ink

• Color separation and the effects of different inks

• Layering with additive and subtractive techniques

• Abstract compositions and floral imagery

• Working on Yupo versus traditional cotton watercolor paper

• Display options and UV protection

Helen will also discuss printing your artwork on scarves, blouses, and other products.

What’s included?

• One live, 90-minute session with demonstrations and time for experimentation, feedback, and questions

• Two months of access to the session recording, so you can focus on the demonstrations and revisit the techniques afterward

  
  

Why add alcohol ink to your practice?

• Explore color mixing through a fluid, responsive medium.

• Learn accessible techniques that produce rich, layered results.

• Experiment freely and discover fresh ways to approach your work.

  
  

This workshop is for you if you:

• Are new to painting and would like a welcoming place to begin

• Have felt discouraged by painting in the past and want to try a different approach

• Are an experienced artist interested in exploring alcohol ink

• Want to create abstract or realistic imagery

  
  

Helen’s teaching approach

“My goal is to help you develop your ideas. I’ll show you what the materials can do, demonstrate a range of techniques, and give you room to experiment and discover your own possibilities.”

A note from Helen

“This is such a fun class to teach, whether students are experienced painters or complete beginners. Some arrive unsure of their abilities or wondering whether they’ll be ‘good’ at painting. Alcohol ink offers a playful way to explore without that pressure—the ink almost paints itself! Watching students find pleasure and satisfaction in the process is one of the things I love most about teaching.”