For whom: children aged 8–15.
Duration: 1.5–2 hours
Objective: to introduce participants to the technique of working with luminous paints and create unique paintings with a glowing effect, developing imagination and artistic perception.
Class program
- Introduction to the technique of luminous paints (15 minutes)
- Talk about luminescent and fluorescent paints: how they work and under what conditions they glow.
- Demonstration of examples of finished luminous paintings.
- Discussion of ideas for future work: night landscapes, fantasy worlds, space, fairy-tale elements
- Preparation of materials and workspace (10 minutes)
- Choosing canvas or paper;
- Preparing a palette with regular and luminous paints;
- Brief recommendations for safe working with luminescent pigments.
- Creating the base background (20–30 minutes)
- Applying regular paints for the background;
- Mixing shades and gradients to create depth;
- Discussing the composition and distribution of luminous elements.
- Working with luminous paints (40–50 minutes)
- Adding luminous elements: stars, moonlight, glowing objects, fantasy elements;
- Experimenting with combinations of regular and luminous paints;
- Teacher’s tips for creating visual contrast and accents.
- Finishing and presenting the work (10–15 minutes)
- Final touches and refinement of details;
- Viewing the paintings in a darkened room, evaluating the luminous effects;
- Discussion of results, sharing impressions, and praise.
Summary of the master class
- Each participant creates a unique glowing picture that they can take home with them.
- Development of creative thinking, imagination, and skills in working with unusual materials.
- Gaining experience in combining different techniques and creating visual glowing effects.
- Participants learn to work with color and light, creating an atmosphere of fairy tales and fantasy.