Burst of the Sunflower: Painting with Alcohol Ink

In this class, you will learn to paint with alcohol inks, creating a playful, vibrant sunflower. Alcohol ink painting is abstract and playful, giving you the freedom to paint without rules! 

To make your sunflower, you will start with the center. You will then create the petals using a hand rubber blower. Remember that this is abstract, so don’t worry that each petal is perfect. The last step is to create the center by dropping various colors to brighten and create depth in your flower. Alcohol inks are very forgiving, and if you don’t like a part of your picture, you can wipe it off with isopropyl alcohol.

You will make one 6” x 9” painting in your chosen colors. If there is time, you can create a second painting with a white or black background. Your instructor will be there with ideas and guidance along the way.

About the Instructor: Kay Anderson

Your instructor will provide the following:

• alcohol inks

• brushes

• paper

• 99% alcohol

• blowing tools

Students are asked to bring:

• An apron, or wear clothes that can get messy. 

• Since your class runs over the lunch hour, you may want to consider bringing a lunch or snack.

Skill Level

No experience required.

Age Requirement 

Students ages 10 and older are welcome to attend this class. Ages 10-17 must register with another registered adult. 

Location Details

Marine Mills Folk School

550 Pine St.

Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047

Cost Details

Tuition: $50

Materials Fee: $15

Total Cost: $65

NOTE: Be aware we may cancel class if a minimum number of registrations is not reached. We work to balance teachers’ need to plan for a class with students’ busy schedules — not an easy task. Please register as early as possible! If interested, you can find our cancellation policy HERE.