Canvas Sneaker Design Lab: Six-Session Wearable Art Course

No previous painting or sneaker customization experience is required. You’ll follow step-by-step demonstrations, practice basic techniques, and develop a design suited to your experience level. You should be comfortable following instructions in English and working on a creative project across multiple sessions. Master List of Materials:Please gather your supplies before the series begins. No materials are shipped. Suitable supplies you already own are welcomed; some specialty tools are needed only for particular designs.Sneakers:* Preferred: White Monochrome Converse All-Star High-Tops. The white canvas provides a bright foundation for your colors and minimizes the need for a separate white base coat.* Similar white or off-white high-top canvas sneakers are acceptable, although the underlying color may affect the finished appearance.Paints, Mediums, & Finish:* Angelus acrylic paints in your chosen colors.* Angelus 2-Soft Fabric Medium for painting canvas while maintaining flexibility.* Angelus Matte 4-Coat for the finishing step.Brushes & Mixing Supplies:* Medium and detail brushes: flat, round, and fine liner. *Specialty small chisel brush.* Paint palette or mixing trays.* Palette knife or another suitable paint-mixing tool.* Separate cups or containers for rinse water and brush cleaning.* Mild soap for routine brush cleaning; Angelus Brush Cleaner is optional.* Spray water bottle, optional.Drawing & Design Tools:* Sketching paper.* Graphite pencil, such as 2B.* Eraser; a precision eraser, such as Tombow Mono Zero, or a kneadable art eraser is helpful for detailed work.* Wax-free graphite transfer paper, such as Saral, if transferring a design.* Black ballpoint pen for tracing over transfer paper, if using that method.Masking & Optional Stencil Tools:* Painter’s or artist’s masking tape to protect rubber edges and other areas you do not wish to paint.* Red vinyl masking tape, if needed for detailed masking.* Seam ripper, only if removing a stitched-on side emblem to create more uninterrupted painting space. Check the emblem’s construction first; do not force off a glued or molded emblem. Removal is optional—you may design around the emblem instead. Removing stitches can leave holes or damage the canvas, so proceed carefully.Workspace & Cleanup:* Paper towels.* Cotton swabs.* Toothpicks, optional for small details.* Scrap cardboard and clean old socks to support the sneakers and help them retain their shape while painting.* Apron or clothing that can get paint on it.* Protective table covering. (Newspaper, large rags or towels, ets)* A clean, well-lit, ventilated workspace with a stable table.Drying & Heat-setting:* A temperature-controlled heat gun suitable for the fabric medium’s instructions, plus a heat-resistant work surface.* For Angelus 2-Soft, follow the manufacturer’s heat-setting directions: 300°F for 3–5 minutes, keeping the heat gun moving to avoid burning the surface.* A blow dryer is optional for drying between coats; it is not a substitute for the required heat-setting step.Online Class Setup:* Laptop, desktop computer, or tablet with reliable internet access, camera, microphone, and speakers.* Position your device so you can watch demonstrations while keeping it clear of paint and water.* If using digital reference images for tracing or stencil preparation, have them ready before the relevant session.Safety & Preparation:* Follow all product labels, including ventilation, curing, and protective-equipment instructions. Disposable surgical masks do not protect against chemical vapors.* Acetone is not required for routine brush cleaning in this workshop.* Contact me before purchasing unfamiliar products or making substitutions.These supplies support the techniques taught throughout the series. The durability of your finished wearable art depends on preparation, paint application, proper curing, and ongoing care.

After the first session, the next session is: Weekends 10am–12pm Pacific, until all 6 sessions are complete..

This class is great for team building and other group events.

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