Painting Swap for September 2017

Our participants in the July painting swap event seemed to have such a good time and have been sharing their paintings in our Facebook group. There have been requests for us to organise another and I’m so excited to help organise one again. Seeing August is often busy with vacations or back to school plans, let’s plan this month and then start with the swap itself for the month of September.  Details and dates below.

September 2017 swap details:

WHAT/SIZE: Every participant will make, send and receive a small painting as part of the swap.  We suggest commonly available canvas sizes such as 8 x 10 inch or 10 x 10 inches, on a stretched canvas.  The style is makers choice and can be anything that displays your creative point of view, but should it be an acrylic pouring style painting. It is encouraged that you take your swap partner’s preferences into account if they have given colors that they like or don’t like.

WHEN: Sign Up’s start NOW and will close on August 25th, 2017

WHERE: Everywhere! This swap is open to everyone. Each participant will be paired with a partner in their general area to keep shipping costs low. For those not in the US, we will do our best to match you with a painter in your own country. If you are willing to ship internationally you can say so when you sign up.

WHO: All acrylic pour painters are welcome! Please remember when joining any swap, your partner may have a different skill level. We offer helpful hints, technique based tutorials, and videos to help you succeed. Because of our community atmosphere, you are able to get help and ask questions along the way via the Facebook group.

Price: $5 per SWAP 

Acrylic Pouring Group:  The group has a Facebook community for members only.  There you can share your own projects you are working on or have finished, meet and get to know the members from around the world, share inspiration, and participate in the group. Everything is in one spot- simple and easy to use on your computer or smartphone.

And here’s how it will work:

The September Swap is open for sign ups until August 25th, 2017.  Once signed up you will complete a quick questionnaire to help us pair you with the perfect painting buddy.  Then it’s time for us to get to work partnering you with the perfect swap partner. After the swap, each participant is invited to share what they have received/exchanged on our community page for all to enjoy.

While waiting for your swap partners information, you can start to gather your materials and consider the style of painting you will make for your partner.  Swap partner information will be emailed by August 30th, 2017. It is encouraged that you reach out to your partner after receiving their information to find out more “fun facts” about them.

All paintings are to be mailed by 30th September 2017.

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Remember to take pride in your work by doing your best work, and finishing and presenting your painting nicely. Also, please think about how the person receiving this special package will feel when opening. Including a small treat or a notecard, is totally encouraged and will be much appreciated by your partner!

Why should you be part of the painting swap ?

Who doesn’t love a handmade gift?! By joining the Swap, you will not only be exchanging paintings but you will be partnered with a painting buddy that shares your passion, understands your need for more paint and the joys of creating with color. Basically, someone who “get’s it”!

We welcome you to join our Facebook group where you can upload pictures, ask questions and meet other members, you can also share your work over on Instagram- we’ll be using the hashtag #acrylicpouring. You can follow me on Instagram here.

Come join the fun with our Acrylic Pouring Painting Swap!

Still have a few questions? Check out our  Swap FAQ’s page here.

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5 thoughts on “Painting Swap for September 2017”

  1. Cathy Johnson

    How do I know about the painting swap? I have paid to join. Will I get any kind of confirmation?

    1. Hi Cathy, when you paid there was a link to download the notes and instructions and a link to the form to fill in. There is also another link in your receipt from Craftsy. If you will out the form, then I send you an email towards the end of the month with your match. Let me know if you are stuck.

    2. Thanks Deby.
      My computer finally got me to the right area. I am a real dud when it comes to anything electronic.
      Cathy

  2. Hi, I joined, but like Cathy, I deleted that page before I could download info….grrrrr. haha I did go to paypal and copy the payment of $5.00…..where do I go from here????

    1. If you log back in to Craftsy, and go to ‘My Patterns’ from the account menu, you will be able to download the instructions doc again and get the link to the registration form. Drop me a message if you need a step by step.

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