Title of Program: The Art of the Ring Pour
Location: ClearWater Arts / Greenway Gallery
(Please come straight to Gallery doors- glass double-doors on the end of the Main Building that faces Kerr Street.)
Ages: All Ages (Families welcome; NOTE: Children under 13 MUST be accompanied by a non-registered adult, and anyone over the age of 13, not there to accompany a registered child, must be registered and pay to attend.)
Fee: $65.00 (Same fee for both resident and non-resident)
3 Dates:
Saturday, June 6, 2026; Register or cancel by May 30
Saturday, June 27, 2026; Register or cancel by June 20
Saturday, July 11, 2026; Register or cancel by July 4
Time: 12:00 Noon – 1:00 PM
Registration Link: https://secure.rec1.com/catalog (Find ‘Arts’, ‘ClearWater’, & ‘Fluid Art Class’)
Instructors: Adrian & Cory (Arts Really Cool) Target Audience: Beginners & Families (All Ages) Format: 60-Minute Workshop
Description:
This 60-Minute workshop focuses on the Ring Pour, one of the most mesmerizing and foundational techniques in fluid art. Students will learn the "layered cup" process to create organic, wood-grain patterns. To add a personal touch, we will also demonstrate how to "wreck" the pour—using tools to disrupt the rings and create intricate, feathered designs and unique movement within the piece.
What You’ll Learn:
● The Layered Pour: How to stack paint colors to ensure distinct rings without mixing.
● The Ring Technique: Mastering the steady, circular motion used to deposit paint onto the canvas.
● Creative Modification: Using "wrecking" tools to customize the final design.
Materials:
- All- inclusive; Instructors provide all canvases, Floetrol, premium paints, and tools.
- Gloves and aprons will also be provided for protection of skin and clothing. Participants should wear comfortable clothing & shoes they don’t mind getting a little paint on.
Please Note, Canvases require a level 24-hour dry time; They will have to be left, to stay level while drying. Please plan on leaving your artwork to dry and to return to pick it up, up to a week or (max) two weeks later.
Any artwork that remains at ClearWater more than 4 weeks out from the workshop, will be considered to be abandoned and may be discarded.
Min 6 Max 15
About the Instructors
Adrian and Cory are partners in both life and creativity, bringing a unique blend of artistic talent and infectious energy to the Charlotte art scene. Adrian, a North Carolina native, is a multi-disciplinary artist—ranging from music composition to vibrant painting—who believes in finding melody and joy in the everyday. Cory, originally from Montana, brings a sharp wit and a logical perspective that perfectly balances their creative process.
Together, they helm the YouTube channel @artsreallycool123, where they share their artistic journey with a global audience. Whether they are showcasing work at galleries across the Carolinas or teaching in a classroom, their mission is simple: to prove that "Art is Really Cool" for everyone, regardless of age or experience. Their classes are known for being supportive, lively, and full of laughter.
