Playing on Yupo Paper
WITH ALCOHOL INKS

Discover the luminous world of alcohol inks! This fluid medium offers endless possibilities for both beginners and experienced artists. Alcohol inks can be used on any non-porous surface, creating a wide range of unpredictable and beautiful effects. In this workshop, we’ll focus on creative play using vibrant alcohol inks on Yupo, a smooth plastic paper. You’ll experiment with applying inks in a variety of ways to produce fascinating designs, textures, and backgrounds. Using metallic, white, and black fine-line pens, you’ll transform your explorations into imaginative landscapes, dynamic abstracts, or expressive floral compositions. All materials are provided — just bring your curiosity and a spirit of discovery!

Fees: Member $69, Non-Member $80

All programs are subject to change.

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden strives to be a Garden for all and we are committed to offering diverse adult learning opportunities that are inclusive and accessible to all learners. If you would like to request an accommodation to support your participation in an adult learning opportunity at the Garden, please contact [email protected] or call 804-262-9887 x328 and we will make our best effort to help.

Register Member $69

Register Non-Member $80

Date:
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Time:
9:30 am - 2:30 pm
Event Details

All materials are included.  Alcohol inks will stain clothing and are not approved for use by children.  Dress for a mess!  Lunch is on your own.

Shelley RowAbout the Instructor

Throughout her career, Shelley Row has taught art at the elementary, middle, and high school levels in Chesterfield County Schools. She has had her own studio and gallery, taught “in home” painting workshops, and served as adjunct faculty for the VCU Art Education Department. She strongly believes in everyone’s ability to create and the pure joy to be found through “playing” with a variety of art media. As a practicing visual artist, she also understands the absolute necessity of the arts in society and advocates for the visual and performing arts.

“Teaching at Lewis Ginter has been the greatest gift of my retirement years. I have had the privilege of working surrounded by beautiful, ever-changing inspiration and meeting the most wonderful people.”

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