Ornament
December 15
Drop in anytime between 1-4pm
Studios on High Gallery
686 N. High St
Columbus, Ohio 43215

Join us in the gallery between 1 and 4 to make a small Claybord ornament. We’re using GOLDEN Acrylics and Mediums on Ampersand Claybord tiles

Acrylic Skins
November 17
Drop in anytime between 1-4pm
Studios on High Gallery
686 N. High St
Columbus, Ohio 43215

“Skins” can be made accidentally or strategically. Learn all about acrylic skins and the fun things you can do with them. Participants will make a small piece incorporated with skins. We’re using GOLDEN Artist Colors and mediums on Ampersand Gessobord. All materials are provided and the event is free and open to the public

Collage on Gessobord
Sunday September 22
Drop in anytime between 1-4pm
Studios on High Gallery
686 N. High St
Columbus, Ohio 43215

FREE Join us for some collage making at the gallery. We’ll have tons of collage materials and we’ll assemble collage papers on Ampersand Gessobord using GOLDEN Soft Gel Matte. Learn about painting your own papers for collage and when and how to use different Gels. Everything you need to make a collage is provided and the event is free and open to the public

Mini Mosaic
Sunday September 22
Drop in anytime between 1-4pm
Studios on High Gallery
686 N. High St
Columbus, Ohio 43215

FREE Make a mini mosaic with GOLDEN Crackle Paste, High Flow, Fluid Acrylics and QoR Watercolor. We’re using Ultra Mini brushes from Silver Brush Ltd and Claybord from Ampersand. All materials are provided and the event is free and open to the public

Registration closes at midnight Thursday 9/19/24

Do you have old paintings that didn’t turn out quite right or feel like they missed the mark? Me too! Join us for an inspiring and hands-on virtual workshop, live from my studio  “Painting Redemption" where I’ll attempt to redeem awful art and explore creative ways to bring new life to old paintings

In this workshop, you’ll learn how to:

• Look at your pile of rejected art in a new way and be less afraid of making “art mistakes”

• Discover methods to rework and reimagine your old pieces, from layering techniques to strategic brushwork, adding texure, deconstruction and more

• Learn how to adjust color schemes and compositions to enhance and balance your artwork

• Gain practical experience by working on your own paintings, guided by suggestions and demonstrations

Who Should Attend:

Artists of all levels who have unfinished or unsatisfactory paintings and are looking for fresh approaches to revive and transform their work. Whether you’re a hobbyist or a seasoned artist, this workshop will provide valuable insights and techniques to help you see your old canvases and panels in a new light.

Duration: 2 hours

Linked will be emailed on Friday with a reminder

This event will be recorded and available for 30 days

Materials list (may change depending on what the piece “needs”)

• Redeemables- any old paintings or collages

• GOLDEN Heavy Body, Fluid, High Flow and SoFLat colors

• GOLDEN Pastes, Gels and Aggregates

• PanPastels

• Pencils, pens, mark making art materials

• Collage papers, acrylic skins, cutting tools

• Water container, painting tools, rags,

• Notebook and pen for notes

$40 Join me live from my studio where we’ll be using our collage scraps to create paint and paper assemblages. These look fabulous framed and make great prints.

This is just a fun, relaxed summer workshop that was inspired by pieces I made for my solo exhibit.

The event will be recorded and available to watch for 30 days after the event.

Materials list

• Collage paper scraps, washi tape, any collage elements you already have. Be on the lookout for interesting food wrappers or any papers that can be repurposed

• Small square substrates- I’m using Ampersand Claybord and Gessobord 6x6”, 8x8” (approximately 15x15cm or 20x20cm squares)

• GOLDEN SoFlat colors, Soft Gel Gloss

• Your brush set- I’m using Silver Brush Ultra Mini’s and Bristlon brushes

• Water container, rags, palette knife, dotting tool or tiny brush, kabob stick etc.

A reminder with the zoom link will be emailed to you the week of the workshop. See you soon!

Retro Paint and Paper Assemblage
Sunday August 18
Drop in anytime between 1-4pm
Studios on High Gallery
686 N. High St
Columbus, Ohio 43215

FREE Make something groovy with GOLDEN SoFlat Matte Acrylics, special Fluid colors  & collage paper on Ampersand Museum Series Gessobord. You’ll learn about Iridescent and Interference colors and see how they work. All materials are provided and the event is free/open to the public

Mid-Century Inspired Painting
Sunday July 21
Drop in anytime between 1-4pm
Studios on High Gallery
686 N. High St
Columbus, Ohio 43215

FREE Stop by the gallery and try out some amazing  GOLDEN SoFlat Matte Acrylics! Learn how to apply the colors for the best results and some  techniques for “hard edge” paintings.

We’re painting on Ampersand Museum Series Gessobord with Silver Brush flats for a nice clean edge.

All materials are provided and the event is free and open to the public.

Stop by the gallery between 1 and 4 for this free mini-workshop. All materials are provided including a free QoR Watercolor sample

Check out some fun ways to use water media on some interesting surfaces. We’ll be using QoR Watercolors, QoR Cold Press Ground on Ampersand Aquabord panels. You’ll see how color looks on each surface and learn how to make almost any surface “watercolor ready”

Make Art oh High! Free monthly workshops at Studios on High Gallery in Columbus, Ohio

Mixed media means we’re using more than just paint to create something. In this workshop, we’ll use GOLDEN High Flow and Fluid colors with colored ink pencils over Ampersand Claybord panels that you can first carve for a more textural 3 dimensional piece. All materials and brushes are provided and you’ll take home your little masterpiece.

Stop by the gallery anytime between 1-4

Pastel fans! Here is a free event with GOLDEN Paints and OPAL (Ohio Pastel Art League) at the Dublin Library. You may not have heard GOLDEN acquired PanPastel- whether you like to paint and draw with pastels or if you incorporate pastels into your paintings… there will be lots of fabulous info and some freebies at this event. Registration is required- link and details from Working Artist Valerie Allen is below.

I’d like to invite you to join me in a vibrant discussion centered around you and the versatile world of Golden Artist Colors. This event aims to foster an open and collaborative atmosphere, creating a platform for us to delve into questions you may have. I will bring a focus to pastels and the gels, grits and pastes available to create interesting surfaces to draw upon. Together, we will explore new and innovative concepts available for artists today. I am genuinely excited about the prospect of hearing your thoughts as artists in the Ohio Pastel Society, as we collectively navigate the boundless possibilities offered by GOLDEN. This 90-minute event is FREE, please bring your questions and valued insights to contribute to this event. I'm looking forward to being with you on May 2nd! Valerie Allen Certified Working Artist for Golden Artist Colors.

May 2, 2024 to May 2, 2024

01:00 PM To: 03:30 PM

 Dublin Library Branch of Columbus Metropolitan Library: Dublin, Ohio, United States

https://goldenartistcolors.com/event-registration

The link above will take you to GOLDEN’s registration page and asks a few questions. Be sure to use the drop down menu and select Valerie’s event. See you soon!

Contact: Diane Ruck

 diane.ruck51@gmail.com

Stop by the gallery between 1 and 4pm for this free mini-workshop. All materials are provided

We’ll be working with GOLDEN OPEN Acrylic colors because they stay wet longer- similar to printmaking inks making them a wonderful alternative. We’re also using transparent colors that add color without losing any of the printmaking details. The Ampersand Claybord Panel is a fabulous surface that takes paint and inks exceptionally well AND you can carve it to create a plate for printmaking.

Drop by Studios on High Gallery between 1-4pm to learn how to make a functional finger labyrinth you can slowly move your finger through to trace the maze get some serenity now!

We’ll be using GOLDEN Acrylic colors and Fine Pumice Gel on with Silver Brush Bristlon brushes. All materials are provided and you’ll take home something really cool and calming. Labyrinth design courtesy of StencilGirl

Barcelona Columbus has graciously invited me to be a guest artist- several new paintings will be on display and I hope you will consider joining us for drinks and tapas February 20th from 5-7pm

10-11:30 Pacific time

1-1:30 Eastern time

This event is Virtual and Free to members of Northwest Collage Society. Membership is $40 for the year and includes many perks. It’s easy to become a member, see the button at the bottom of the page

A collage can be made by assembling a group of shapes on a substrate to make a whole.

The items you can collage with are infinite as are the substrates.

In this workshop, Susan will:

·      Show a variety of interesting collage materials for inspiration and talk about how and where you can make, find and purchase your own unique collage elements

·      Demonstrate how I make patterned collage paper

·      Demonstrate hand painted paper techniques

·      Talk about several adhesives and when to use each one

·      Talk about composition

·      Create some collages

We’ll have check-ins to see what you’re making and there will be plenty of time for Q&A

Materials Susan will  be using:

·      Gel Press plate

·      Golden OPEN acrylics colors

·      Rice paper

·      A repurposed Tyvek envelope

·      Scissors, tweezers

·      Found and handmade papers

·      GOLDEN Soft Gel Matte, Heavy Gel Matte

·      Silver Brush Bristlon flat brushes, Natural Fan brush

·      Water bucket and rags

·      Palette knife

·      Ampersand Museum Series Hardbord panel

·      6x6” Ampersand DuoFrame

·      Watercolor paper or art journal for substrate

Join the Dublin Area Art League and me as guest speaker- they’ve asked me to talk about my art journey and how it’s shaped my life. I’ll also be bringing materials for a hands-on demo. Everyone will have the opportunity to try some pastes, gels and acrylic colors to create an easy textured landscape.

Open to the public

Free hands-on demo at Studios on High Gallery located in the Short North Arts District

Bring your Valentine to the gallery for a quick, fun art project

Stop in anytime between 1 and 4pm Sunday, February 11 to learn all about negative space painting. We’re using GOLDEN Acrylic High Flow and Fluid colors with Silver Brushes on Ampersand Claybord panels. Everyone will leave with a mini-masterpiece made into a magnet. (Say that 3 times fast) All materials are provided

Free hands-on demo

Learn about 3 GOLDEN products that can be applied to create texture. Stop by the gallery between 1 and 4pm Sunday, January 21st. The mini wood panels have been prepped with Pastes and Gels and are ready to be painted. You’ll see how paint looks over texture and take home a mini landscape ready for framing.

We’re using Extra Coarse Pumice Gel, Light Molding Paste, Pastel Ground, Gesso, High Flow, Fluid, SoFlat and Heavy Body acrylic colors with Silver Brush paint brushes- all materials provided

$40 Live from my studio on Zoom.

There are many ways to make collage papers and elements. I’ll be demonstrating some fun approaches to collage assemblage using handmade papers, paint and Gel Mediums.

• Building collage elements

• Gathering, making and buying collage papers

• Dry brushing your papers and other painting techniques

• Tone on tone effects

• Incorporating paint into collage

• Glazing with transparent colors

• Working with a limited palette

• When, how, and why to use the various Gels and Medium

• One of the ways I generate a little income from my collages

Workshop will be recorded, unedited and available to watch for about 30 days after the event at your convenience.

Materials needed for class:

• Any collage papers you already have

• Some white or very light paper

• Some black or very dark paper

• Your paint set (I’m using Golden Heavy Body, High Flow, SoFlat and Fluid colors)

• Your brush set (I’m using Silver Brush Ultra Mini’s and Bristlon Flats in various sizes)

• Gel Medium, Soft Gel, any gel you have on hand (I’m using Golden Soft Gel Matte and Matte Medium, Super Matte Medium)

• Scissors, small and regular sizes

• Water container and rags

• A substrate- heavy paper or your art journal (Your choice)

Free. Stop by anytime between 1-4pm to make a mini collage at Studios on High Gallery.

GOLDEN Artist Educator Susan Rossiter will be demonstrating approaches to make paper assemblages using handmade papers and Gel Mediums.

You’ll be able to create your own small masterpiece and take it home. All materials are provided.

This is a free super casual Zoom get-together where we just work on our art, eat snacks and catch up with each other. Originally, it was for those of us who are alone for the holidays or want a break from holiday guests or just want to spend a little time with the art family. I enjoy it every year and everyone is welcome! I’ll send a link and a reminder before the event and you can stop in anytime just to say hello or hang out for the full 2 hours.

I’ll be working on art and can’t wait to see what you are working on :)

Check out the video below!

$45 Discover Artist Trading Cards! Artists have been trading art for many years- but in 1997 a Swiss artist M. Vanci Stirnemann began what he called “Collaborative Cultural Performance”. He created many small pieces and held trading sessions for artists to exchange cards. ATC exchanges have really evolved over the years…

The previous exchanges had a great turnout from all over the world from beginner to professional artists with diverse art backgrounds. I’m so happy to be scheduling the 4th annual ATC Exchange and hope you will join us.

The workshop will cover a little history of Artist Trading Cards as well as some different approaches to making them. I’ll show and demonstrate my creative process and favorite products.

I demonstrate something different every year and for 2023, I’m going to show I use acrylic pastes to create 3-D shapes and textured art. I’ll also talk about some of my handmade papers and how I recycle even the tiniest scrap.

How does it work? if there are 20 people in the class, we’ll each make 20+ small pieces. I’ll give everyone a few weeks to finish them up and get them in the mail to me. Once they all arrive- I’ll divide them up and send all of you a little masterpiece from each of your classmates- including me. I’ve participated in several trades in person and through the mail and it’s really fun to get a package with 20 little paintings or collages!

Q: Can I just come to the workshop and not do the art exchange?

A: Yes, just let me know at the end of the workshop if you will not be participating in the trade. I give a final headcount to the artists so they know how many pieces to make.

You can pick one thing to make 20 times or make them all different. I’ll have a ton of examples from my own collection of “trades” from all over the world. I imagine this to be a fun, relaxed class to be remembered.

Materials list:

You’ll need all of your favorite art supplies- whatever you have and usually use. There are so many ways to make small pieces for this trade.

**I’ll let everyone know the approximate headcount for the class a couple days before so you know if you need to cut or buy more cards to make.

**When you mail your ATC’s to me, please also send a $5 bill to cover shipping and handling if you are not local to me. If you have any questions just shoot me an email susan.rossiter@yahoo.com

**Please note there can be unexpected mail delays out of anyones control but it’ll be worth the wait!

 For the first half of the day, we’re going to make several types of collage paper. Some with patterns, some distressed and some perfect blocks of color using OPEN Acrylic colors.

After lunch we’ll create our collage elements and add paint and papers as needed.

We’ll explore paint and paper assemblage- constructing and deconstructing until we get a nice grid of pieces. You’ll take home a 9 block (9 paintings that go together) with some suggestions for framing and hanging.

This is a workshop for all skill levels and can be easily transported back home in a suitcase. Feel free to email me with questions susan.rossiter@yahoo.com

$30 Materials fee includes almost everything you need for this workshop: Gel Press Plates, OPEN Acrylic colors to share with your table, (9) 4x4” wood panels, specialty papers for printmaking,

Materials students need to bring to class:

Soft Gel Matte & brush, palette knife

Your paint brush set

Your acrylic set

Any collage papers you’d like to add (optional)

Scissors

***Most materials will be available at Runaway Art, our pop-up supply store! Just send an email with your list to make sure your supplies will be there when you arrive. christy@runawayart.com

The “Learn More” button takes you to the Art & Soul website:

Registration is OPEN

$185 This lesser known Art movement started in Italy in the 1960's. Artists were rejecting traditional painting and using common items creating assemblage, sculpture and paintings with items like dirt, rocks, paper, clothing and rope. Their mission? To reconnect Art and Life.
I’m convinced this is where the recycled and repurposed art that we see so much of today began with this small group of artists.
In this class you'll get a little art history and then we'll make our own Arté Povera assemblage painting piece using acrylics, twig bundles, old postage stamps and Italian papers

Materials Fee $25 paid to instructor at beginning of class includes:

Arte Povera class kit with various “poverty art” assemblage supplies- kits are unique and may include any combination of flattened bottle caps, items from nature, twigs, used postage stamps, birch tree skin, fabric, shredded money, quilling paper, string, leather and metal scrap, wine cork slices, Italian book pages, beads and more.

Supplies Needed to bring for Class:

Soft Gel Medium and a stronger adhesive- heavy gel or tacky glue
Favorite acrylics set and brushes, palette knife
Your favorite collage papers and any interesting items you have been squirreling away for a special project.
Water container
Substrates- canvas, wood panel, wooden box lid or anything you already have in any size is fine

Feel free to email if you have questions Susan.Rossiter@yahoo.com

The “Learn More” button takes you to the Art & Soul Retreat website:

Registration is OPEN

Celebrating Female Textile Designers from the 50’s and 60’s! See where these simple shapes and colors originated and hear about the lives and inspiring histories of Vera Neumann, Lucienne Day and Jacqueline Groag to name a few... I’ll show you some of their work and demonstrate techniques for creating your own mixed media collage pieces

Feel free to email with questions Susan.Rossiter@yahoo.com

Materials Fee $25 paid to instructor at beginning of class includes:
Fabulous Collage Pack featuring handmade papers with a 50’s and 60’s color palette, Artist grade 140lb watercolor paper substrates, QoR watercolor sample and use of GOLDEN Acrylic Colors 

Supplies Needed to bring for Class:
• Scissors, small fussy scissors
• Small circle, oval punches or hole punch if you have them. I’m using 1 ½” and smaller & we can share
• GOLDEN Soft Gel Matte or Matte Medium/Fluid Matte Medium
• Small brush or palette knife for Gel/Medium
• Paper towels or rag, water container, your paint brush set
• Optional- any collage papers or paints you already have and would like to bring
 

“Learn More” button will take you to the Art & Soul website:

Registration is OPEN

$185 We’ll be covering a lot of fun abstracts techniques in this class. We’re also going to talk about things that hold you back in your Art Practice and how to get past them. I’ll be using a slide show with discussion, doing several process demonstrations, and walking the room to answer any questions. All skill levels welcome- here are a few things we’ll cover during this workshop:
• Substrate prep
• Jumping in
• Choosing a color scheme, limited palette options
• Making custom collage papers
• Using Grounds and Pastes for Texture
• Finding your “THING”
• Bringing your “A-Game”
• How to handle “The Voices”
• Making your art stand out
 

Materials Fee $25 paid to instructor at beginning of class includes:

• A BadAss collage pack
• GOLDEN Grounds or Pastes
• Use of miscellaneous GOLDEN products & palette knives, tools
Supplies Needed to bring for Class:

• 2-3 canvas or wood panels that are prepped with black gesso any size
• Your acrylic paint set and brushes. I use flat brushes mostly
• Any collage papers you already have
• Water container, rag or paper towels, palette paper or paper plate
• Soft Gel Matte or Fluid Matte Medium/Matte Medium
• Scissors
If you have any questions, please email: Susan.Rossiter@yahoo.com

The “Learn More” button will take you to the Art & Soul website:
 

$95 This is such a fun and easy technique. Using hand cut masks and stencils you’ll create several unique prints ready as collage papers, art to frame, gift or make into cards. All skill levels welcome. Email if you have any questions susan.rossiter@yahoo.com

$30 materials fee includes use of Gel Press plates, OPEN Acrylic colors, large brayers, masks, stencils, and printmaking papers

Students need to bring for class:

Tweezers (the pointy kind)

Small fussy scissors

X-Acto knife

Small cutting mat

Small 1 or 2” brayer

Gloves if you want to keep paint off your hands

(Many items are available at Runaway Art pop-up store, just email christy@runawayart.com and she’ll reserve for you

If you have any questions email susan.rossiter@yahoo.com

The “Learn More button takes you the Art & Soul Website:

$185 The focus of this workshop is to sample a variety of acrylic mediums that can enhance your mixed media pieces. I’ll talk about several Gels, Pastes and Grounds; discuss different ways they can used and basically answer the question: WHAT ARE ALL THESE JARS OF STUFF FOR?? For example:
• Using Grounds so you can draw or write on your paintings
• Glass Bead Gel to make reflective areas
• Crackle Paste as a mosaic base
• Creating patterns and texture with Molding Paste
• And so much more…

You’ll try each one and create 9 (suitcase friendly) reference pieces that show how many interesting textures you can create. Together, these samples will help you make tons of mixed media decisions going forward. Feel free to email if you have questions susan.rossiter@yahoo.com

We’ll be experimenting with:

• Crackle Paste
• Pastel Ground
• Pumice Gel
• Molding Paste
• Gold & Pearl Mica Flake
• Heavy Gel Matte
• Glass Bead Gel
• Clear Granular Gel
• Gesso
• Fiber Paste
• Absorbent Ground
• Super Matte Medium
 

Materials Fee $30 paid at beginning of class includes:

9 wood panel substrates, use of many GOLDEN Paints, Gels, Pastes and Aggregates, Pan Pastels, handout, large palette knives, misc. class materials

Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

 palette knife, your brush set, paper towels or rags, water container. Many items are available at Runaway Art, our pop-up supply store email christy@runawayart.com to reserve any supplies you need

Email with any questions: susan.rossiter@yahoo.com

“Learn More” link takes you to the Art & Soul Website to learn more or register

$100 Get a luminous encaustic look using acrylic products. In this workshop, we’ll create two small mixed media pieces that go together (a diptych) using an acrylic recipe that mimics that beautiful waxy encaustic appearance. This process is an easy, fun way to paint- much less expensive than oil & cold wax or traditional encaustics. 

 Scroll down to see a short video about the inspiration behind this workshop.

$30 materials fee includes: shared GOLDEN Paint colors to achieve a dreamy blue palette, shared collage papers, Medium, Interference colors & everything needed to make the secret acrylic encaustic recipe. 

Materials needed for class:

2 small substrates- gessoed canvas or wood panels 8x8” or smaller (your choice in size/shape)

Your brush set, acrylic set, palette knife

Water container, rag 

Scissors

If you have any questions shoot me an email: Susan.Rossiter@yahoo.com

Many $100items will be available at the on-site store Runaway Arts

The “Learn More” button takes you to the Art & Soul Retreats website: