About the event
Introduction to Alcohol Ink Art is suitable for artists of all levels who are new to alcohol ink.
October 25 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Curious about alcohol ink? Join me for a fun, hands-on workshop where you’ll learn the fundamentals of this vibrant and wonderfully unpredictable medium.
Using a large ceramic tile and a hair dryer, you’ll explore how alcohol inks move, blend, and interact with one another. We’ll experiment with isopropyl alcohol, discover how different surfaces affect the ink, and learn how airflow can be used to create beautiful organic patterns and movement. Along the way, you’ll gain an understanding of the techniques that make alcohol ink such a unique and exciting art form.
This class is perfect for beginners or anyone who wants to explore a new creative medium. No previous experience is necessary—just bring your curiosity and be ready to experiment!
– Everything is supplied, but if you have your own inks and a small hair dryer you are welcome to bring them.
Where
Instructor
Shirley White
Shirley White is a self-taught abstract artist based in Nanaimo, British Columbia. Working primarily with alcohol ink, she creates fluid compositions that explore movement, balance, and the quiet tension between control and release.
Drawn to alcohol ink for its natural flow and unpredictability, Shirley embraces the way the medium responds to subtle guidance rather than force. Layers of ink are shaped and refined with brushwork, acrylic paint, and delicate mark-making, allowing each piece to evolve through a process of observation, adjustment, and restraint. The resulting works feel both spontaneous and considered, inviting the viewer to slow down and engage with moments of visual pause within the motion.
Influenced by mentorship from international artists and ongoing experimentation, White’s practice continues to evolve. Her work reflects a deep curiosity about how small shifts in gesture, tone, and texture can change the emotional weight of a composition. Each painting stands as a record of exploration—open, intuitive, and quietly resolved.
Tickets
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