About this Event
Valentine’s Day Palette Knife Painting Workshop
Date: Sunday, February 14, 2027
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: 3rd Floor Classroom, Wallack’s Art Supplies and Framing
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a creative painting experience! Join instructor John-David Powell (JD), a bilingual instructor, for a fun and hands-on Palette Knife Painting Workshop. Bring your loved one and enjoy an afternoon of creativity, colour, and artistic exploration together!
Discover the versatility of metal palette knives and learn how to use them to create expressive marks, textures, and visual effects. Through step-by-step instructor demonstrations and guided instruction, participants will explore essential palette knife painting techniques while experimenting with different approaches to acrylic painting.
Learn how to apply paint, build layers, create interesting textures, and explore different ways of adding dimension to your artwork. Whether you're painting together as a couple or simply enjoying a creative Valentine's Day activity, this workshop is a wonderful opportunity to try something new and make art together!
About the Instructor
John-David Powell (JD) was born and raised in Ottawa, Canada’s capital. He worked for the Canadian Federal Government in property management for 40 years, with responsibilities that included overseeing federal monuments such as the National War Memorial.
A self-taught visual artist for over 20 years, JD uses palette knives exclusively in his artwork. His artistic style explores retro-abstracts, self-impressions, and mixed media, reflecting his personal expression and passion for art.
JD is proud to share his knowledge and experience by teaching the Introductory to Intermediate Palette Knife Skills course.
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Event venue & nearby stays
Wallack's Art Supplies & Framing, 305 Bank Street, Ottawa, Canada
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