Pochoir Print Adventure

About this class

The pochoir print technique is among the methods with vast possibilities and is relatively easy to implement. This technique allows for the creation of genuine works of art even for individuals who may not consider themselves artists or are unfamiliar with classical drawing concepts. Pochoir printing combines printing and coloring in drawing, and it has been utilized by the great masters featured in art books.

Skills attendees will learn:

Participants will gain the ability to create and execute pochoir works, which are considered one of the printing methods and are executed in multiple layers. They will learn the basics of composition in art painting, including reduction techniques. Additionally, they will learn about utilizing lines in artwork design and composition, visually and practically dividing the work into layers, and planning the application of these layers. The class will cover the basics of color theory and various techniques such as different coloring techniques, the use of sponges and brushes, and creating patterns in coloring to achieve a complete work of art in an enjoyable manner.

Reasons to join this class:

This class will empower attendees to produce complete and authentic works of art. Participants will be able to learn quickly and easily, enhancing their artistic thinking and awareness. Both artists and non-artists can benefit from and effectively produce artworks, which will later be displayed with pride by attendees and the instructor.

Class Outline

Explanation of composition in artwork.

Participation of attendees in questions and answers about artistic techniques.

Exercise in using lines.

Color theory and its practical application.

Utilizing brushes effectively.

Experimenting with patterns in coloring.

Initial design of artwork.

Separating the artwork into layers on paper.

Applying the separated layers onto tracing paper and cutting them out to create stencils.

Applying previous lessons in color usage and brush techniques to each layer.

Continuing the implementation of the artwork.

Open discussion of the results and mutual learning from them.

Materials needed

Please note: VCUQatar reserves the right to cancel classes for which not enough participants are registered. Already paid fees will be refunded.

Please do not purchase materials until VCUQatar has sent final course confirmation.

Items to buy for this class

Participants are required to buy their own materials beforehand and bring them to every class

• Apron or work clothes,
• 3 stencil boards size A3 or one board size A0 in the lowest thickness you can find (not more than 1 mm thickness), or stencil paper.
• A3 mixed media paper or watercolor paper,
• Scalpel,
• Sharpener,
• Basic acrylic colors (red, yellow, blue, white),
• 3 stencil boards size A3 or one large board,
• Eraser,
• Color palette,
• Paper tape,
• Vinyl gloves (optional).

On occasions, there may be some more materials to be bought and brought in if and when advised by the instructor.

Where to buy your materials

Most of the materials are available from any art supply shop, for example:

• Cass Art (Fire station): Community Classes students get a 15% discount upon presenting the registration ticket
• Jarir Bookstore: on Rayyan Road or Salwa Road
• Color Note: on Al Nasser Street
• Ibn Al Qayyim: at Markhiya Roundabout
• Al Rawnaq

Schedule

Start: Sun, Apr 21, 2024
End: Tue, May 7, 2024
Lessons: 6
Days: Sundays & Tuesdays
Time: 5:30-7:30 pm
Location: VCUarts Qatar Campus
Cost: QAR 950

Instructors