Alessandra Volker: Whimsical & Vibrant: Mixed Media Giraffe Portrait (6 hr WS, Weds, 10/14/26, 12-6pm EDT)
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ID Number : SH15-023
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Whimsical & Vibrant: Mixed Media Giraffe Portrait
6-Hour Workshop
12 pm - 6 pm EDT, Wednesday, October 14
Mastering Inktense Pencils & Posca Accents with Alessandra Volker
Unleash your creativity and dive into a world of color! Join me for an exciting workshop at the Virtual Schoolhouse #15, where we will bring this charismatic, long-necked friend to life.
In this session, you’ll learn how to transform fabric into a glowing piece of art using a powerful combination of tools. Whether you’re a seasoned textile artist or a curious beginner, this class is designed to expand your mixed-media toolkit.
What You Will Learn:
Inktense Mastery: Discover how to use Derwent Inktense pencils to create rich, ink-like washes and stunning gradients that stay permanent on fabric.
Precision & Pop: Learn how to use Posca paint markers to add those crisp, vibrant highlights and fine details that make the eyes sparkle and the patterns "pop."
Color Theory in Action: How to layer unexpected hues—purples, teals, and fiery oranges—to create a whimsical portrait that radiates personality.
Texture & Depth: Tips on shading and blending to give your giraffe a three-dimensional feel.
Let’s turn a blank canvas into a technicolor masterpiece! Secure your spot and get ready to play with color like never before.
All Levels
Please note: Students will receive a PDF of the class pattern by email. Please print before class.
Students to Provide
To follow along smoothly, please have the following materials ready:
• Fabric: Unbleached Cotton.
• Pencils: Derwent Inktense pencils (focus on a vibrant, colorful palette—box of 24 colors or more).
• Brushes (My Favorites): * Giotto Series 600 & 500 * Flat: #2, #4, and #6
○ Round: #0
○ Optional: Derwent water brushes.
• Markers: White Posca markers (PC-1MR and PC-3M).
• Eraser: Hi-polymer eraser
• Sharpener: Kum sharpener (AS2 or AS2M).
• Tools: Teflon mat or Goddess sheet, battery-powered light box (for tracing), water cup, and paper towels.
• Extras: Notebook for personal notes and an apron (or old clothing).
Important Preparation: > Before our class, please prepare your own color palette on a fabric scrap with all the Inktense pencils you have. If you need guidance, head over to my YouTube channel, Alessandra Volker Studio, where I show you exactly how to create the perfect color swatch!
6-Hour Workshop
12 pm - 6 pm EDT, Wednesday, October 14
Mastering Inktense Pencils & Posca Accents with Alessandra Volker
Unleash your creativity and dive into a world of color! Join me for an exciting workshop at the Virtual Schoolhouse #15, where we will bring this charismatic, long-necked friend to life.
In this session, you’ll learn how to transform fabric into a glowing piece of art using a powerful combination of tools. Whether you’re a seasoned textile artist or a curious beginner, this class is designed to expand your mixed-media toolkit.
What You Will Learn:
Inktense Mastery: Discover how to use Derwent Inktense pencils to create rich, ink-like washes and stunning gradients that stay permanent on fabric.
Precision & Pop: Learn how to use Posca paint markers to add those crisp, vibrant highlights and fine details that make the eyes sparkle and the patterns "pop."
Color Theory in Action: How to layer unexpected hues—purples, teals, and fiery oranges—to create a whimsical portrait that radiates personality.
Texture & Depth: Tips on shading and blending to give your giraffe a three-dimensional feel.
Let’s turn a blank canvas into a technicolor masterpiece! Secure your spot and get ready to play with color like never before.
All Levels
Please note: Students will receive a PDF of the class pattern by email. Please print before class.
Students to Provide
To follow along smoothly, please have the following materials ready:
• Fabric: Unbleached Cotton.
• Pencils: Derwent Inktense pencils (focus on a vibrant, colorful palette—box of 24 colors or more).
• Brushes (My Favorites): * Giotto Series 600 & 500 * Flat: #2, #4, and #6
○ Round: #0
○ Optional: Derwent water brushes.
• Markers: White Posca markers (PC-1MR and PC-3M).
• Eraser: Hi-polymer eraser
• Sharpener: Kum sharpener (AS2 or AS2M).
• Tools: Teflon mat or Goddess sheet, battery-powered light box (for tracing), water cup, and paper towels.
• Extras: Notebook for personal notes and an apron (or old clothing).
Important Preparation: > Before our class, please prepare your own color palette on a fabric scrap with all the Inktense pencils you have. If you need guidance, head over to my YouTube channel, Alessandra Volker Studio, where I show you exactly how to create the perfect color swatch!