VENDOR DEMONSTRATIONS
Demos are a chance to see a product in action and learn from the experts – select from 8 different 40-minute demos! Due to limited space, seating for demos is on a first-come-first-served basis. However, there will be additional seating available for anyone wanting to watch.
TUESDAY, JUNE 20
9:00 AM - 9:40 AM
POSCA: Ignite Creativity with POSCA MOP'R
Join our art and craft demonstration to discover and experience the versatility of the New POSCA MOP'R Paint Markers. Watch a professional artist showcase their skills and learn expert tips and techniques to unlock the full potential of these paint markers. Then, unleash your own creativity by trying out POSCA MOP'R for yourself in a hands-on demonstration guided by our expert artist. (When the event reaches capacity, there will be additional seating available to watch the demonstration.)
11:20 AM - 12 PM
FABRIANO: Fabriano 1264 Taking Flight
Using 5 different types of Fabriano 1264 papers, test a variety of materials and mediums ideal for each surface. Each paper type will become a dragonfly wing, letting your creativity fly free. Try drawing and sketching with charcoal, graphite and colored pencils on 1264 Sketch, use multimedia techniques with acrylic and ink on 1264 Mixed Media, get graphic with 1264 Bristol Smooth and Vellum, and see how 1264 Watercolor responds to your washes of color. While you're constructing your dragonfly, learn about Fabriano's environmentalism and why their river will always be a safe haven for these important creatures. Once you have finished your dragonfly, hang it above your 1264 range to showcase the versatility of these papers in your store. (When the event reaches capacity, there will be additional seating available to watch the demonstration.)
1:00 PM - 1:40 PM
THE CRAFTER'S WORKSHOP: Stencil Butter for Dummies
In this quickly-changing art world, it's hard to justify adding new modeling pastes and mediums to your inventory. Because we're so sure that once you try them, you'll love them, The Crafter's Workshop is doing a hands-on test-drive of their delicious Stencil Butters, including the new pastel colors!! You'll scoop, spread, scrape and swirl, while creating sample swatches of textures, backgrounds and shimmery rich color. At an MSRP of $8.49, these little jars of happiness will not only add a pop of color to your store shelves, they'll also add dollars to your cash register's daily total. (When the event reaches capacity, there will be additional seating available to watch the demonstration.)
4:20 PM - 5:00 PM
GOLDEN: GOLDEN Introduces PanPastel and Sofft Tools
In this workshop, GOLDEN Artist Colors will introduce PanPastel and the complementary Sofft Tools, their newly acquired product lines. The hands on tutorial will provide key insights and selling points to this very unique dry media. Learn about the possibilities of PanPastel as a painting tool, a drawing tool, and as an element in mixed media – especially with other GOLDEN products. GOLDEN will provide you tools to take back to your store so you can introduce PanPastel to your other staff and customers. (When the event reaches capacity, there will be additional seating available to watch the demonstration.)
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21
8:20 AM - 9:00 AM
DIXON - DALER-ROWNEY: Mixed Media With System3 Fluid Acrylics
Join Dixon's Fine Art Educator and Artist, Kelly Baskin, as she works with Daler Rowney System3 Acrylics in Mixed Media. Explore textures and add new dimension to your artwork using System3 Fluid Acrylics, a Strathmore canvas surface, Princeton brushes and Catalyst tools. Learn various acrylic techniques and explore the possibilities with the System3 Acrylics. (When the event reaches capacity, there will be additional seating available to watch the demonstration.)
4:20 PM - 5:00 PM
SENNELIER: Let's be Direct - An experiential look at the New and Improved Sennelier Oil Stick
Sennelier Oil Sticks are an ideal tool for direct painting. Join MacPherson's Education Manager Andrew Cook as he showcases the unique working properties of Sennelier’s Oil Sticks and gives a first glimpse at some of the exquisite new colors that every artist will need in their paint box or on their studio table! Follow along step by step to see what makes these sticks so special. Andrew will also answer some common questions, such as: What are the similarities and differences between Sennelier Oil Sticks and Sennelier Oil Pastels? Are they interchangeable? What artists would find these useful? And more. While you are learning, create an exciting 6\" x 12\" Blade Sign with swatches and mixtures of 5 of our exciting new colors to use on your Sennelier Oil Stick Display! (When the event reaches capacity, there will be additional seating available to watch the demonstration.)
THURSDAY, JUNE 22
8:20 AM - 9:00 AM
LEGION PAPER: Let It Glide!
Glide your way into Vegas with Legion Paper and featured artist, Kathryn Traxler Anderson. Don’t wait to reserve your seat to experience this incredibly unique, drawing technique. Watch and learn the forgiving fluidity of SILVERPOINT drawing, while utilizing a new Art Paper available only through LEGION PAPER. Follow along with the artist to experience how Silverpoint allows you to easily create and glide along a paper surface. You do not need to be a seasoned artist, as it will nostalgically bring you back in time to a root method of drawing that we all have been acquainted with...and should still be doing all of the time!
3:30 PM - 4:10 PM
SPEEDBALL: Get Up to Speed with Speedball Speed Screens
Do your customers think screen printing with the photo emulsion method is too intimidating or has too many steps? Then you must attend this demonstration. Speedball Speed Screens allow creatives to skip the mixing, the coating or the dry time and go right from design to print. The Speedball team will take you through the steps of exposing the screen and washing it out to printing. Next, experience pulling a print from your very own pre-exposed Speed Screen. You’ll be amazed by how easy and fast Speed Screens are to use. All participating dealers will be given an additional exposed, clean Speed Screen to take back to their shop along with their print to use as selling aids. (When the event reaches capacity, there will be additional seating available to watch the demonstration.)