{"id":9574040076527,"title":"MEDIA MASTERY: Acrylic Painting with Chris Cruz, September 12, 2026","handle":"media-mastery-acrylic-painting-with-chris-cruz-september-12-2026","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex h-svh w-screen flex-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative z-0 flex min-h-0 w-full flex-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex min-h-0 w-full min-w-0 flex-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"@container\/main relative flex min-w-0 flex-1 flex-col -translate-y-[calc(env(safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)\/2)] pt-[calc(env(safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)\/2)]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"@w-sm\/main:[scrollbar-gutter:var(--stage-scroll-gutter)] touch:[scrollbar-width:none] group\/scroll-root relative flex min-h-0 min-w-0 flex-1 flex-col [scrollbar-gutter:stable] not-print:overflow-x-clip not-print:overflow-y-auto group-data-stream-active\/scroll-root:[overflow-anchor:none] not-print:data-expanded-composer:overflow-y-hidden! scroll-pt-(--header-height) [--sticky-padding-top:var(--header-height)] [--sticky-padding-bottom:0px] [--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-top:calc(var(--sticky-padding-top)+env(safe-area-inset-top,0px))] [--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom:calc(var(--sticky-padding-bottom)+var(--screen-keyboard-height,0px)+env(safe-area-inset-bottom,0px))] [--scroll-root-safe-area-height:calc(100lvh-var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-top)-var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom))] has-data-[fixed-header=less-than-md]:md:scroll-pt-0 has-data-[fixed-header=less-than-md]:md:[--sticky-padding-top:0px] has-data-[fixed-header=less-than-xl]:@w-xl\/main:scroll-pt-0 has-data-[fixed-header=less-than-xl]:@w-xl\/main:[--sticky-padding-top:0px] has-data-[fixed-header=less-than-xxl]:@w-2xl\/main:scroll-pt-0 has-data-[fixed-header=less-than-xxl]:@w-2xl\/main:[--sticky-padding-top:0px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cmain id=\"main\" class=\"not-keyboard-focused:outline-none min-h-0 flex-1\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/thread flex flex-col min-h-full\" id=\"thread\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"composer-parent flex flex-1 flex-col focus-visible:outline-0\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative basis-auto flex-col -mb-(--composer-overlap-px) pb-(--composer-overlap-px) [--composer-overlap-px:28px] grow flex\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eMedium Mastery: Acrylic Painting with GOLDEN OPEN Acrylics\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewith Chris Cruz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover a different way to work with acrylic paint! Join artist and instructor \u003cstrong\u003eChris Cruz\u003c\/strong\u003e for a hands-on workshop exploring \u003cstrong\u003eGOLDEN OPEN Acrylics\u003c\/strong\u003e, specially formulated acrylic paints with an extended working time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOPEN 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWorkshop Includes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHands-on experience with \u003cstrong\u003eGOLDEN OPEN Acrylics\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstruction and demonstrations with Chris Cruz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExploration of blending, layering, glazing, and other techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll workshop materials provided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA $20 art supply gift included with your workshop registration!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaturday, September 12, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10 AM–Noon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$75 per person\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlabama Art Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1006 23rd Street South\u003cbr\u003eBirmingham, AL 35205\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0232\/5790\/7277\/files\/Alabama_Art_Academy_Instructor_Seal_100x100.png?v=1787002130\" style=\"margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; float: left;\" width=\"145\" height=\"145\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChris Cruz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChris Cruz is a painter and art educator with more than 35 years of experience inspiring others to discover their creativity. She is a \u003cstrong\u003eGOLDEN Artist Educator\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eSilver Brush Artist Educator\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/pages\/alabama-art-academy\" title=\"Alabama Art Academy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlabama Art Academy\u003c\/a\u003e Medium Mastery series — \u003cem\u003eReal materials. Real skills. 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Join artist and instructor \u003cstrong\u003eChris Cruz\u003c\/strong\u003e for a hands-on workshop exploring \u003cstrong\u003eGOLDEN OPEN Acrylics\u003c\/strong\u003e, specially formulated acrylic paints with an extended working time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOPEN 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWorkshop Includes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHands-on experience with \u003cstrong\u003eGOLDEN OPEN Acrylics\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstruction and demonstrations with Chris Cruz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExploration of blending, layering, glazing, and other techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll workshop materials provided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA $20 art supply gift included with your workshop registration!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaturday, September 12, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10 AM–Noon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$75 per person\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlabama Art Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1006 23rd Street South\u003cbr\u003eBirmingham, AL 35205\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0232\/5790\/7277\/files\/Alabama_Art_Academy_Instructor_Seal_100x100.png?v=1787002130\" style=\"margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; float: left;\" width=\"145\" height=\"145\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChris Cruz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChris Cruz is a painter and art educator with more than 35 years of experience inspiring others to discover their creativity. She is a \u003cstrong\u003eGOLDEN Artist Educator\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eSilver Brush Artist Educator\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/pages\/alabama-art-academy\" title=\"Alabama Art Academy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlabama Art Academy\u003c\/a\u003e Medium Mastery series — \u003cem\u003eReal materials. Real skills. 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MEDIA MASTERY: Acrylic Painting with Chris Cruz, September 12, 2026
