Friday - May 16th

Saturday - May 17th

Sunday - May 18th

-Join us this weekend for our Member Appreciation Sale.

Save 20% OFF your entire purchase for being a member of :

-Utrecht ArtSmart Card   

-DIA

-BBAC   

-MOCAD

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We are also Giving Away Free Memberships to BBAC and DIA!

Don’t Miss Out on the Savings this Weekend Only at Utrecht Royal Oak and Detroit locations.

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Saturday, May 3rd : 2-4pm

Join Us for an In-Store Lecture/ Demonstration with:

Golden Working Artist: Valerie Allen

  This talk is filled with “need to know” information for artists of all skill levels. With the benefit of visual examples, hands-on samples of products and explanations on the science of paint, you will spend an informative, fast-paced hour and a half, expanding your knowledge of acrylic paints.
You will learn more about:
• Mineral and Modern Pigments –Color theory that relates to clean color mixing, glazing and creation of new colors.
• The difference between “heavy body” and “fluid” acrylics.
• Using innovative effects with interference and iridescent colors to expand your palette.
• Discovering how acrylics can simulate oil, watercolor, even encaustic techniques, yet are infinitely more versatile.
Plus much more information on gels, mediums and grounds to help you make the decisions you need to use acrylics to express your artistic vision. All participants will receive free product samples and a literature packet, including hand-painted color charts.

Here are a few examples of Valerie Allen’s work.  To see more visit http://valerieallen.artroof.com/ 

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Join us Saturday, April 12th for a Dry Point Etching Demo with Master Printmaker Steven Pugsley. This hands-on demonstration will begin at 1pm.

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Saturday, March 8th @ 1pm

Join us this Saturday for an In-Store Lecture/ Demo with Andrew McNair from Gamblin Oil Colors. 

This 90 minute presentation will cover all aspects of oil paints, mediums, and varnishes including:

-Color Theory and Practical Color Mixing

-Navigating Color Space

-Mineral vs. Modern Pigments

-Understanding Color Names

-Oil Paint Manufacturing

-Professional Grade Oil Paint vs. Student Grade Oil Paint

-Mediums and Varnishes

-Indirect vs. Direct Painting Techniques

-Supports, Sizing and Grounds

-Studio Safety

Attendees will receive FREE Gamblin Product and Literature Samples.

Understand contemporary oil painting materials and leave with some free samples.

 The goal of this presentation is not only to educate participants on oil paints, but to provide information that will enable attendees to create their own personalized palette.