MEDIA MASTERY: Acrylic Painting with Chris Cruz, September 12, 2026

Medium Mastery: Acrylic Painting with GOLDEN OPEN Acrylics with Chris Cruz Discover a different way to work with acrylic paint! Join artist and instructor Chris Cruz for a hands-on workshop exploring GOLDEN OPEN Acrylics, specially formulated acrylic paints with an extended working time. OPEN Acrylics give artists more time to blend, layer, soften edges, make changes, and develop their paintings before the paint dries. During this workshop, Chris will demonstrate the unique properties of OPEN Acrylics and guide you through techniques that take advantage of their slower drying time, rich color, and versatility. Whether you're new to acrylics or an experienced painter curious about OPEN, this workshop is a great opportunity to experiment with the paints, learn new techniques, and discover how they might fit into your own painting practice. Workshop Includes Hands-on experience with GOLDEN OPEN Acrylics Instruction and demonstrations with Chris Cruz Exploration of blending, layering, glazing, and other techniques All workshop materials provided A $20 art supply gift included with your workshop registration! Saturday, September 12, 2026 10 AM–Noon $75 per person Alabama Art Supply 1006 23rd Street South Birmingham, AL 35205 Chris Cruz Chris Cruz is a painter and art educator with more than 35 years of experience inspiring others to discover their creativity. She is a GOLDEN Artist Educator and Silver Brush Artist Educator, bringing extensive product knowledge and hands-on experience to her workshops. Known for her energetic, encouraging teaching style, Chris works in acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, and surface design while helping artists of all experience levels explore new materials and techniques with confidence. Part of the Alabama Art Academy Medium Mastery series — Real materials. Real skills. Real growth. Get to know Chris Cruz.