UNORTHODOX WASHES: WINE STAINS & OXIDATION

UNORTHODOX WASHES — Session III: Wine Stains & Oxidation is where color gets a mind of its own. Wine doesn’t “sit” on paper like normal paint — it shifts as it dries, blooms at the edges, and oxidizes into unexpected tones: bruised reds, violet shadows, russet halos, and granular speckle that looks like it came from a weathered archive.

This session is a paint-n-sip style night with real technique underneath the fun. You’ll learn how to work with wine’s chemistry and behavior so the results feel intentional, not accidental. It’s perfect for anyone who loves process, texture, and atmospheric color.

What you’ll do

• Create a finished piece (or a strong hero study plus exploration sheets)
• Learn how to build layers without muddying your color
• Explore oxidation-driven shifts, tide-lines, and controlled bleeding
• Use simple modifiers (optional) to coax surprising textures and edge effects
• Leave with repeatable methods you can use in sketchbooks, illustration, and mixed media

What to expect

• A warm, social studio vibe with guided instruction and walk-around coaching
• A mix of structured steps and creative freedom so your work stays your own
• Unexpected beauty: drying changes are part of the magic, and we teach you how to steer them

What’s included

• All materials and supplies (paper, brushes, palettes, wine media, and specialty tools)
• Guided instruction + hands-on help throughout
• Wine, light hors d’oeuvres, and Romolo’s chocolates
• A finished piece (or close to it) plus technique notes you can keep using

Who it’s for
Beginners are welcome. Artists and color-lovers will especially enjoy this session if you’re into stains, atmosphere, and letting the medium do some of the work — without losing control of the composition.

Session length
A 2-hour guided session, plus an optional 30–45 minutes afterward if you want extra time to finish and refine your piece.

Dates & times: Jun 18 at 6:30 PM (2 hours +)
Location: Erie Labor Temple
Hosted by No Such Animal Studios in partnership with PH’KAKi Creative Studios + Erie Labor Temple

UNORTHODOX WASHES is a five-session arc built for people who want a creative weeknight that feels like a date night and a real studio experience. Each session explores a different natural medium with its own personality, then the finale turns you loose.

The arc

• Session I: Coffee Washes
• Session II: Squid Ink Noir
• Session III: Wine Stains & Oxidation
• Session IV: Walnut Ink Studies
• Session V: The Unorthodox Lab — Finale Mixed Media Open Studio (mix and match everything)

Attend one session as a standalone night out, or follow the full arc so you build skill and confidence medium by medium — then finish with the finale where you combine everything.

Want the full 5-part arc and save?
Grab the Series Pass here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/unorthodox-washes-season-1-series-pass-all-5-sessions-tickets-1984724174433

Tickets

• Individual tickets per session
• Couples tickets (2 people)
• Series Pass options available (best value + best experience)

If you want a night that’s social, tactile, and a little unpredictable — where you leave with art you couldn’t have made any other way — this series is built for you.

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Host or Publisher Erie Labor Temple