Alcohol Ink Painting
Welcome to the Alcohol Ink Art master class. Create amazing things with your own hands.
Our experienced artists will guide you step by step. No prior experience is needed.
You will relax, enjoy a creative atmosphere, and take home a finished masterpiece.
What you will learn
Pouring
Creating airy patterns on special synthetic paper
Patterns
Mixing alcohol inks to get unique gradients
Proportions
Working with a hairdryer to direct air and paint flows
Effects
Adding metallized pigments for shining accents
How it works
Idea & Sketch
Choosing the design and preparing materials.
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Main Work
Working with the main techniques.
Refinement
Adding details and textures.
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Finishing
Applying protective coats or final details.
Gift this master class
A private master class: the studio closes just for the recipient and their guests. They pick the date themselves.
MAKA Art
Gift Certificate
Alcohol Ink Painting in Minsk
Frequently Asked Questions
No, our masters will help you at every step.
The inks contain alcohol and have a distinct scent, so we work in a well-ventilated hall. If you are sensitive to smells, tell us in advance and we will seat you by the window.
The master class usually takes about 3 hours.
Yes, your creation will be packed safely for you to take home.
Children from age 6 are welcome together with an adult; for ages 5–10 we recommend the kids master classes.
Alcohol-based inks dry in seconds and layer as translucent washes with crisp edges — the patterns resemble stone cross-sections or smoke. Watercolour and fluid acrylic behave differently: soft blurs and long drying times.
We finish each piece with a UV-protective varnish, but alcohol inks still dislike direct sunlight — like any work on paper. Bedrooms, studies and hallways are ideal: the colours will stay vivid for years.
