Folk art
What is Folk Art?
This is known by many names: country painting, tole painting, decorating painting and folk art painting. It usually refers to painting and decorating objects. It is possible to paint beautiful fine art on canvas with the same techniques. Wood items, paper mache, glass, cloth &, leather are the more common objects for folk art painting. There are many styles of folk art painting: traditional designs, modern styles and faux finishes.
The paint medium used in folk art painting is mainly acrylic paint. It is a very versatile paint that can be used on many surfaces. It is water soluble and dries relatively quickly in about 30 minutes. Various mediums such as retarder, glaze, sealant and varnish are also used in painting to change the effect of the paint. 3D objects can also be incorporated into designs with acrylic powder.
Handbag holder with 3D acrylic flowers
What will you learn?
In the beginning, you will learn brush control, beautiful strokes with different brushes and many different finishes. These will be taught step by step with each project. As you progress through the different projects you will combine different strokes to form beautiful flowers, butterflies, birds, shells and many different others. Projects are designed to teach specific skills, rather than creativity at this point.
As skills are learnt and techniques mastered, you will will become more confident. With confidence comes the comes creativity – the fun part. You will explore colours and design simple patterns. You will learn colour theory, perspective and sophisticated drawing techniques, so that you can create your own simple designs. From here you can begin your journey independent of tracings and patterns, with your own design.
Folk Art photo frame by Irene - simple and elegant
Beautiful fan
Folk Art Class by Irene Goh
Where: Plaza Singapura, Orchard Road
Nearest MRT Station: Dhoby Ghaut
When: Friday or Saturday
Price: $180 for 4 lessons
Materials: not included. Will cost approximately $150.00 for beginners.
No experience is required for this class.
Please call 98348354 for more information.
Painted umbrella
Tshirt with folk art design
More about Irene Goh
Irene Goh has a natural flare for art. She is adept at many crafts, from paper weaving, beading to decorating boxes. From the moment she picked up her fist brush and painted her first brush stroke, she knew she would never put it down. Soon she was painting “everything on anything” – from pretty floral designs, charming teddy bears, traditional folk art designs to simply breathtaking landscapes. Since then it has become Irene’s choice of medium for artistic expression.
Devoted to her love of painting and on the insistence of her friends who have admired her folk art pieces, Irene who persuaded to teach – a challenge she took on. Since then, Irene has taught many students with different backgrounds and from all over the world.
Irene continues to inspire and spread the joy of painting by conducting regular classes. Her friendliness, encouraging and sunny outlook on life, make lessons fun and thoroughly enjoyable.
Irene believes there is a painter in everyone. Join the folk art painting class and learn a very versatile skill as you embark on a journey of discovery and creativity.
Folk Art Class with Irene
