Hope and Dimples Studio

In this video, students will learn how to paint this Christmas wreath on a slate tile using PanPastels.

Unleash your creativity and learn Pasteling on Slate Tiles, with this 2.5-hour streamable video class perfect for beginners and advanced artists alike. This course will guide you through the unique process of creating stunning, lifelike skin tones on slate tiles, using whimsical elf coaster designs as your inspiration. With minimal supplies required, this class is accessible and budget-friendly, putting the focus on technique and artistry. Learn blending, layering, and texturing skills tailored to the slate’s natural surface, helping you achieve professional-looking results. Supplies are the student’s responsibility, but a simple list makes it easy to get started. Ready to transform slate tiles into magical works of art? Join us and bring your elf coasters to life! Once your purchase is complete, you should receive an email with a link and login instructions. Link to the suggested supply list is: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UIXD9J3eCQ_F3ckomo11govZDiQ2LfpGuc0nmrH7oig/edit?usp=drive_link

Get into the holiday spirit with our Christmas painting on slate tile coaster class. Whether you are a seasoned artist or just starting out, this project is perfect for adding a festive touch to your home or creating unique handmade gifts. Supplies are the student's responsibility and this video will be available for viewing at your leisure. To view the complete supply list, including where to purchase the slate tiles and brushes, click here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18v1QIK08LbLlDubDFnIMX1IHRCo85RMCn3OI4jElNFo/edit?tab=t.0

In this video, I will demonstrate the technique known as acrylic drybrushing on this bisque ceramic Halloween witch. DecoArt colors used: Basecoat Colors: Dioxazine Purple, Holly Green, Scarlet, Black, Honey Brown, White Dryrbush Colors: Purple Pizazz, Sour Apple, Jack O Lantern Orange, Deep Ochre, White You can learn more about drybrushing as well as other ceramic painting techniques at www.hopeanddimples.com Current and past workshops are listed here: www/hopeanddimples.com/classes

In this video we will discuss the best way to price your handmade goods and tips and tricks that can be added to increase the resell value of those goods.

In this lesson, students will learn how to basecoat and drybrush the face using 2 complimentary acrylic skin tones, then how to shade and contour the face using 2 complimentary pastel skin shades.