“When we allow the process of creating to come from our center we are in the flow. I firmly believe that art exists for humans to experience its benefits. Flow allows freedom to occur while creating.” ~Annie Allen

Private and group instruction available:

Annie has combined different mediums, dyes and techniques on varying surfaces (including fibers, wood, and paper) for 50 years and taught over 25. This provides her a unique array of information and techniques to share with people of all skill and age levels. Her easy manner and warm approach to teaching makes her a remarkable instructor.

“I hadn’t created any art in over 2 years – I was totally blocked. Because of a class with Annie I paint on a regular basis and enjoy playful creativity again!” – KJK

Art experiences with Annie include:

  • Techniques such as blind contour drawing, doodling, upside down techniques, and listening to descriptions as we create with our eyes shut.

  • Experimentation with water: pouring, spraying and sponging. This leads to questions such as when to apply paint on a wet surface and how long to wait for surfaces to dry. It’s a magical quest where nothing is wrong.

  • Each surface reacts differently to water, dyes and acrylics. This is also pure experimentation and fun!

  • Certain colors will retract while others will interact with each other.

  • Study of the color wheel will be discussed. Complimentary, primary, secondary and mixing (with white and dark) will be visited.

  • Our final pieces will be created on muslin and watercolor postcards. We will be learning about mono-printing and using this technique for the final piece.

Contact Annie to set up a class or learn more.