Have you always wanted to learn more about Copic markers but didn't know where to start? Or do you already own a stash of them, but would love to brush up your skills? Or maybe you wondered how some colored images appear to literally "pop" off the page, but you have no idea how to get that effect yourself? If you answered yes, to any of these questions - you're in the right place!

Join certified Copic marker instructor, Laura Lee Griffin, in this fun class where you’ll learn all the essentials to get you started. Laura has been teaching Copic workshops for more than 10 years and loves sharing all the tips and tricks she’s learned with you!

Who this class is for:

Anyone who is brand new to alcohol-based markers
Anyone who has experience with Copic markers but wants to brush up on their skills
Anyone who wants to learn how to make their colored images really "pop" off the page.

This class is divided into 3 parts:

Understanding your markers
Essential Blending Techniques
Coloring images that "pop" off the page

Part 1 - Get to know your markers:

What makes alcohol-based markers so special & the different styles available
How to read the Copic numbering system and choose colors that blend well
How to grow your collection
The best paper and inks that will give you consistent results
How to replace the nibs and refill the ink inside your markers so that they can last you for years

Part 2 - Essential blending techniques:

6 basic blending techniques + how to use the colorless blender
Clever ways to stretch the use of your markers as you grow your collection
The 3 biggest mistakes beginners make (so you can avoid them!)

Part 3 - How to make your colored images "pop" off the page:

How to achieve beautiful contrast
How to color a beautiful butterfly illustration & turn it into a thank you card for someone special

By the end of the class, you’ll:

Have a solid understanding of Copic Markers
Understand 6 different ways to get beautiful blends
Have the skillset to color a beautiful 3-dimensional image
Learn key strategies to care for your markers

You’ll need:

Some Copic-compatible paper (you'll learn how to test your paper in class)
A small selection of Copic Markers
- I suggest these colors for the butterfly project (or anything similar you might have on hand)
  - C3, Y13, Y17, YR16, R24, G43, G46, V05, V06, V09

The Class Assets (get them here)
- My hand-drawn butterfly illustration
- A Copic blending technique sheet
- 2 Copic color charts
- The Copic color wheel
- A blank color reference chart
- A list of my fav 60 colors
- The suggested project colors list
- A marker type comparison chart

Ready for some fun? Let’s get started!

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