“How to Stencil Art”: your technique course for art with stencils
Stencils. And endless possibilities!
But how do you use stencils in your art? If that’s exactly what you’re wondering, here’s the answer.
Packed with techniques and ways to use stencils. That’s the “How to Stencil Art” online video course.
What makes it special: It’s not a step-by-step guide to creating a finished artwork. Instead, you’ll learn from the ground up how to work with stencils. And what you can achieve with them in your art.
We’ll tell you: an incredible amount. An exciting variety. Fascinating possibilities. And above all: individual art.
Included are: sprays, wax, papers or posters, paint pours (bonus!), insights into composition, resin as a possible base – and, of course, stencils.
And now?
First: Show Stencil Art.
Then: How to Stencil Art!
What you’ll get in the “How to Stencil Art” self-paced technique course
- 9 individual videos: Warm-up exercises. Creating or continuing motifs. Working on paper, resin and wood. Creating texture with wax. In other words: stencils are true all-rounders!
- 104 minutes in total: Let Stefanie show you what to keep in mind when creating with stencils. Including how to work with different materials “above and below” the stencils.
- 1 handout: Important information to refer back to, as well as space for your thoughts and ideas. Plus: a discount code for an essential tool for working with wax.
What’s important when working artistically with stencils – techniques in the video course
How. What. Where. When. Why.
How do you apply which colourant? Where on the surface? When should you use stencils at all? And: why use stencils? What can you create with stencils? How much does your art change when you use stencils?
You’ll discover all of this in the videos. And you’ll immediately want to try it out yourself!
Are you ready?
What to expect in the “How to Stencil Art” self-paced video course – the practical part
Video: Intro
- Overview of the course content
- Information: How to care for your stencils
- Tips: How to store your stencils properly
Video: Warm-up with loosening exercises
- Applying different colourants: Discover a brief introduction to applying sprays and encaustic wax
- Tip: Find out how many different ways you can arrange stencils on a painting surface – and what role your artistic goals play in this
- Positive or negative: Does your stencil come with cut-out areas? Use them!
You’ll learn: how to ease yourself into working with stencils – without having to use an actual painting surface. You’ll test out your first materials. And experience how you can work with stencils: wonderfully diverse, wonderfully enriching.
Video: Paper and stencils (colourant: sprays)
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Paper with a motif: Continue the motif with stencils and use them to personalise it
- Tip: Create your own papers using stencils
- In full or in parts: Use the designed paper for your artwork
You’ll learn: what to keep in mind when it comes to patterns and colours. How to use stencils. When stencils need to be secured. How to create connections.
Video: Wax and stencils (plus: sprays)
- Encaustic wax: How to colour it. How to apply it
- Tip: Remove the wax from the stencil
- Visual connection: Create two painting surfaces with stencils and wax as a diptych
You’ll learn: Why the surface plays an important role here. How well wax and spray work together. How wax changes your art through its texture.
Plus: You’ll receive a discount code with the handout. For “my” wax heating plate. It is perfect for working with encaustic wax.
Video: Stencils on resin (colourant: sprays)
- Transform your resin artwork: easily with different sprays and stencils
- Tip: How to remove certain sprays from your resin surface – without scratching the resin
- Different levels of opacity: Why you can use transparent, semi-transparent and opaque sprays
You’ll learn: When is a work of art finished? Sometimes only for the moment. And then? You continue creating or make changes. Here, for example, with acrylic spray, spray paint and Spider Spray.
Video: 1 stencil + 2 papers = completely different results (colourant: sprays)
- Inspiration: How to create completely different impressions and statements with a single stencil
- Tip: Add to the motif before using the stencil
- Use sprays: Apply them over an area or mist them for different effects
You’ll learn: how to add to motifs. How to fill your surface. How to bring your painting surface to life. How to add elements with stencils.
Video: Creating positive + negative designs (colourant: sprays)
Special feature: Some of our Etter Art stencils come with the stencil cut-outs included. This opens up additional possibilities, as you can work with both positive and negative designs.
You’ll learn: how to work with the stencil and its cut-outs.
Bonus video: Paint pours for a dynamic background (plus stencil!)
- Paint pour: Create your colour mixtures for the pours. In the example: with sepia ink and Pigment Drops. With liquid gold and liquid copper
- Effect spray: Create your own spray. And be amazed by what happens when you spray it on
- Stencil: Use a stencil to add graphic elements to your pours
You’ll learn: how to combine paint pours and stencils in one artwork. How to tone down the graphic character of stencil elements using sprays – if that works better for your composition.
Video: Farewell
- Recap
- Special tip for further ways to use stencils
So? A stencil fan too?
Then head to the course, get some stencils – and put into practice everything you’re feeling inspired to try now.
Psst: a great selection, large formats. You’ll also find great stencils in the Etter Art Shop.
Your “How to Stencil Art” self-paced online course costs €69.00.
