The Farms: Acrylic Pour Painting
Experience Level: Beginner
Make your own acrylic pour creation and enjoy time with other artists at Acrylic Pour Painting on Sunday, Aug. 10 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium.
Instructor Alexis Henson of Alexis Walter Creations will introduce students to the artistic and spontaneous experience of abstract fluid art as they learn how to pour their own creations. Methods taught may include ring pour, string pull, and pouring on surfaces such as canvas and wood.
Students are welcome to purchase a drink in the Greenhouse Café to sip while they create!
$80/person (Ages 18+). Register here. Registration will close July 30 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.
NOTE: Created artwork must remain undisturbed for 48 to 72 hours and will be ready for pickup within a week.
Learn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations participate, please email owarren@illinois.edu.
By attending, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken.
About the Instructor
Alexis Henson of Alexis Walter Creations specializes in abstract acrylic pour painting, but dabbles in other mediums like resin, graphic design, vinyl, and digital photography. She started pour painting in 2020 while completing her B.A. in art history from UIUC.
In 2021 she expanded to developing partnership with Loft Hair Salon in Bement to have an art gallery space in the salon to showcase her work in a local setting. In 2022, while completing her M.S. in arts administration from Drexel University, she began working in local vendor events. Her work can be found on her website, Etsy shop, and in person at Loft Hair Salon. She can be found on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.
About The Farms
The Farms: An Allerton Folk School, offers classes, workshops, and gatherings focusing on art, health & wellness, history, nature & outdoor education, or science. All experiences value hands-on, experiential teaching and learning, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.
See the complete Summer 2025 schedule here.
