STREET ART

First Can: Under Pressure

Name: First Can:Under Pressure
Brand: larkhino5
Price: 195.0 CAD
Availability: InStock

Get a grip on the spray can in this two-hour, hands-on workshop focused on control, confidence and technique. Working with water-based spray paints, you’ll practise adjusting distance, hand speed and pressure to create different line widths, cleaner edges and more consistent results. Experiment with different spray caps, learn how to recognize common mistakes and build the fundamentals you can carry into working with conventional spray paints. No experience required, just a willingness to pick up a can and practise.

All Materials Included

Water-based spray paints, assorted spray caps, practice surfaces and appropriate safety equipment are provided.

ART HUB

Hands-on workshop at the Urban Art Collective Art Hub.

Small Class Size

2 minimum · 4 maximum

SKILL LEVEL

No Experience Needed

WORKSHOP RUNDOWN

Hour 1: Get a Grip

Get familiar with water-based spray paints, basic safety practices and workspace setup. Learn how distance, hand speed and spray pressure affect paint application, then practise creating different line widths, consistent strokes and cleaner edges.

Hour 2: Can Control & Technique

Experiment with different spray caps and practise controlling line width, movement and paint coverage. Work on recognizing and correcting common problems such as paint runs and overspray, building confidence and control through hands-on repetition.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

By The End Of This Workshop, You Will:

Understand basic spray paint safety and workspace setup.
Practise controlling spray paint using distance, hand speed and pressure.
Experiment with different spray caps and line widths.
Develop greater consistency when creating lines, edges and paint coverage.
Recognize common spray-paint problems including runs and overspray.
Build a foundation for working with conventional aerosol spray paints.

YOUR INSTRUCTOR

larkhino5

Paint-Friendly Clothing: Wear clothes and closed-toe shoes you don't mind getting paint on.
Experience: No previous spray-paint experience is required.

Have a question about the course or need to discuss accessibility or accommodations before class? Contact us at learn@urbanartcollective.ca.

Parking is available at 1088 Somerset St W at the UAC Art Gallery, as well as at 50 Bayswater Ave. The parking area at 50 Bayswater is accessed from Somerset St W, not from Bayswater Avenue.

Cancellation Policy

14+ days before the first class: Full refund to your original payment method.
7–13 days before: Full-value UAC LAB credit.
Less than 7 days before: No refund or credit.

Registrations can be transferred to another person at no charge before the class begins. Missed classes or sessions are not eligible for refunds, credits or individual make-up classes.

If UAC LAB cancels a class, you can choose a full refund or full-value UAC LAB credit. If we reschedule and the new date does not work for you, you may also request a refund or credit.

UAC LAB Class Registration, Cancellation & Refund Policy