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The Art of Texturing

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About this event

In this fun and exciting workshop, we will create textured backgrounds for paintings. We will then, using the watermedia of your choice, work to turn these into unique, successfully finished pieces. Textures make your paintings feel more dynamic, create a sense of depth, and help viewers emotionally connect with your work.

Textures also provide an easy way to add interest to a painting – textures create spontaneous marks
and patterns that our hands could never do.

You can work in the watermedia of your choice (acrylic, watercolor, acrylic inks, and/or gouache). We will provide all texturing materials and applicators.

This class is appropriate for all levels. Beginners will have plenty of help and support from us, and more advanced artists will be able to add some interesting and complex texturing techniques to their skill sets. We will create at least 6 textured starts, and you can expect to leave with 1-3 finished paintings.

Supply List

We will provide the texturing mediums and materials, applicators, one pre-textured surface, and various additional materials.

You bring:

Six (or more) surfaces of your choice. Watercolor paper (any weight), canvas, and pre-gessoed boards (like Gessobord, Claybord, or create your own) all work well. Size is up to you, but we suggest you work 11 x 14 or larger.

Watermedia paints of your choice. Acrylics (fluid or regular), acrylic inks, gouache, and/or watercolor all work well. Bring colors of your choice, but we suggest a warm and cool yellow, a cool red, and two blues (one light and one dark) as a minimum.

Brushes you like to use. A large soft mop-type brush is useful if you have one.

A spray bottle

Palette

Water container (larger is better)

An apron

Rags or paper towels

Optional: texturing materials like stencils, stamps, wine corks, sponges, papers with raised surfaces, etc. We will have a large assortment for you to use as well.

Instructors

Pam Haunschild and Jennifer Eufusia co-teach this class. We have done this workshop (along with others) at many different Art Centers like Sitka Center for Art; Ecology and Mendocino Art Center. Jennifer works primarily in watercolor and Pam in acrylic, and students tell us they benefit significantly from our different, but compatible styles. We are known as supportive and popular teachers who help students discover their inner creativity and unique vision.

Pam Haunschild is a watermedia artist who devotes her time to capturing the beauty of nature in the American West. She works in acrylics and mixed media and is known for her innovative color palettes and texturing techniques. She is a retired college professor who now lives in Ashland, Oregon and paints full time. She has been artist-in-residence at three national parks and continues to be inspired by her time there. She is a signature member of Artists for Conservation and the International Society of Experimental Artists and is represented by two Oregon Galleries. You can also feel free to email Pam: pam@pamhaunschild.com with any questions or for more information. She is also happy to provide information colors she likes to use.

Jennifer Eufusia is a mixed media artist known for her abstract drawings, and vibrant watercolor paintings. She has a BFA in printmaking and photography and a Master’s degree in the Art of Teaching from Southern Oregon University. She has had an extensive career as a member of the art faculty at Rogue Community College, where
she teaches color theory, watercolor, and mixed media drawing. She is known for her strong design skills and creatively flowing and textured watercolor paintings.

Date and Time

Friday, August 21, 2026, 10:00 AM until Sunday, August 23, 2026, 3:30 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada) (UTC-08:00)

Location

ASA Classroom
620 NE Hwy 101
Lincoln City, OR 97367
USA

Event Contact(s)

Tara Choate

Registration Info

Registration is required

Payment In Full In Advance Only

Registration cancellations will be accepted until Friday, August 14, 2026 at 12:01 AM

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellation Policy:

If a student cancels or withdraws from a class:

1) At least one week before a class begins, students will receive their class fee less a $5 cancellation fee to compensate ASA for costs AND less any amount required by the instructor.

2) Less than one week before a class begins, no refund of registration and materials fees will be made.

Missing Classes: If one or more classes in a series are missed due to student absence no refund will be made. Make up sessions may or may not be offered at the discretion of individual instructors.

Cancelled Classes: ASA will make every effort to conduct classes as scheduled. If a class is cancelled by ASA, students may receive a credit for the full amount they paid or receive a credit to be used for another ASA class. ASA will make every effort to notify students of class cancellations at least one week in advance.

Inclement Weather: ASA will attempt to remain open during inclement weather. If necessity requires, ASA will cancel classes and studio activities whenever local school closures occur.