{"product_id":"airpen-beyond-the-basics-workshop","title":"AirPen: Beyond the Basics Workshop","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAirPen®: Beyond the Basics Workshop\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSaturday, September 5, 2026\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e1:00-4:00 PM\u003cbr\u003eCome early for extra help in setting up your AirPen®\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReady to take your air pen skills to the next level?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you've already learned the basics of using an air pen, this workshop is designed to help you move beyond simple texture and begin using it as a true artistic design tool.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTogether, we'll explore techniques that add richness, movement, and intention to your surfaces. You'll learn how to create more sophisticated designs through layering, depth, pattern development, composition, and the thoughtful combination of techniques to create intentional, expressive surfaces.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn This Workshop You'll Explore\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLayering patterns to create depth and visual interest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilding intentional compositions rather than random textures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarying line weight, spacing, and rhythm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCombining multiple air pen techniques for richer surfaces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing colored slip and underglaze with the air pen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProperly thinning slip for use in the air pen cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreating surfaces that complement the form instead of simply decorating it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis class focuses on concepts rather than a single project, giving you techniques you can apply to many different forms in the future.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisite\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThis workshop is open to everyone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou'll need to bring your own air pen to participate in this workshop. If you don't have one yet, you can purchase one before class using \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eour studio affiliate link: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.silkpaint.com\/airpen\/index.htm\" style=\"--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(147,197,253,.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; box-sizing: inherit; text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(0, 170, 255); font-size: 14px; line-height: inherit; cursor: pointer; user-select: text; overflow-wrap: break-word; word-break: break-word; font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.silkpaint.com\/airpen\/index.htm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"caret-color: rgb(16, 24, 40); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration: none; display: inline !important; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"caret-color: rgb(16, 24, 40); color: rgb(16, 24, 40); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration: none; display: inline !important; float: none;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand discount code:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(147,197,253,.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; box-sizing: inherit; font-size: 14px; line-height: inherit; font-weight: 600; cursor: text; user-select: text; caret-color: rgb(16, 24, 40); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;\"\u003eRachelle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"caret-color: rgb(16, 24, 40); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration: none; display: inline !important; float: none;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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color: rgb(16, 24, 40); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration: none; display: inline !important; float: none;\"\u003eIn the shopping cart, click on,  + COUPON CODE and enter \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: rgba(147,197,253,.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(16, 24, 40); 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The workshop builds on the concepts covered in that video.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you'd like hands-on help setting up your air pen, you're welcome to arrive at 12:30 PM for setup assistance. Please let me know ahead of time if you plan to come early.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to Bring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease bring:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAirPen® of course😎\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 flat tiles in soft to medium leather hard greenware\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 vertical forms (such as mugs or tumblers) in soft to medium leather hard greenware\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt least 2 colors of colored slip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThin round paint brushes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptional: 1 color of underglaze (black works especially well, and we have it available for purchase in the studio at this link \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/marvelousmudpotterystudio.myshopify.com\/products\/amaco-velvet-underglaze-purchase-for-members-with-airpens%C2%AE\" title=\"Amaco Velvet Underglaze Jet Black\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAmaco Velvet Underglaze\u003c\/a\u003e) You can also use a third slip color.😎\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuring class, I'll demonstrate how to properly thin colored slip so it flows smoothly through the air pen cartridge and produces consistent results.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhether your style is botanical, geometric, whimsical, or inspired by nature, you'll leave with new techniques and a deeper understanding of how thoughtful surface design can elevate your work.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e****\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePlease email with any questions. 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