NEW Class for February 8th in Spokane

MaryJo McGraw

Abstract painting $45

with Fluid and Hi Flow Acrylics

Discover the joy of abstract painting through a variety of techniques

including pours, skins and glazing with NEW HiFlow acrylics.

In class you will PLAY with loads of paint and different substrates.

We will talk about color, texture and composition. Paint is provided

as well as some substrates!

Sat Feb 8th 10am-4pm bring a lunch

WHAT TO BRING

an apron

A variety of paint brushes

A couple of substrates ( canvas, hardboard or 300 lb paper)

GO Bigger than you normally would!

paper towels

palette or butcher tray

BIO

MaryJo McGraw is a nationally known artist teaching paper art, acrylic and mixed media

painting techniques for over 20 years. Her product knowledge and innovative methods have

made her a much sought after instructor at many conventions, retreats, store events and

cruises all over the USA. She was an often featured guest on the Carol Duvall Show, has

written nine books on papercraft and created several DVDs as well as working with several

art, craft supply and rubberstamp companies developing products and techniques.

After years in the papercraft industry MaryJo began working for SAS in 2008 as a teacher

and has since come on staff full time. Today her interest is mainly in abstract acrylic , encaustic

painting, monoprinting and visual journaling go to

maryjomcgraw.blogspot.com to see what's she up to today.

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