Member Event
Go With the Flow: Pouring with Amsterdam Acrylics
Go With the Flow: Pouring with Amsterdam Acrylics
Step into the colourful world of fluid art with Amsterdam Acrylics, perfectly formulated for pouring techniques. Royal Talens Art Education Director Jeff Olson will open this virtual workshop with some fun and interesting facts about acrylics and the evolution of pouring techniques. In a lively virtual demo, guest artist Kanella Ciraco will share tips on how to mix Amsterdam Acrylic with a pouring medium to achieve stunning marbled, cellular, and flowing effects with a blow dryer! Learn how to control movement, colour harmony, and layering while exploring the expressive freedom of Dutch pours, her specialty. Whether you’re a first-time pourer or a seasoned painter, this session will inspire you to let go, experiment, and truly go with the flow.
Materials
Stir Sticks, Distilled Water, Hair Dryer, Silicone Spatula
Opus Virtual Demo Common Q&A - Click HERE
This event is for Opus Members — thank you for being part of the creative community!
Hosted by Opus Art Supplies & our Experience leader
Jeff Olson is a Seattle-based artist and educator whose career spans more than three decades of studio practice, exhibitions, and a deep engagement with the world of art materials. He currently serves as the Art Education Director for Royal Talens North America, travelling throughout the U.S. and Canada to share his expertise with universities, art organizations, and creative communities. Olson’s work and teaching both reflect his fascination with how technique, history, and material come together to spark artistic expression. His career bridges fine art and material science, offering a unique perspective that inspires artists at every level.Website: www.jeffolsonart.com/
Instagram: @jeffolsonart
Facebook: @jeffolsonseattlepainter
Kanella Ciraco is an internationally known Fluid and Resin Artist born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She has been working with acrylics and resin for the last 5+ years. Kanella is self-taught and shares her knowledge on many social media platforms. You can find many of her tutorials on her YouTube channel “Kanella Ciraco Art”.
YouTube: @KanellaCiracoArt
Instagram: @kanella.ciraco.art
Facebook: @kanellaciracoart
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