In this beginner-friendly mixed-media class, let’s play with an autumn color palette and learn some easy texture techniques. Students will learn, abstract painting techniques to create autumn-inspired paintings of aspen trees.

All supplies included.

Ages: 13 and up.

This two-hour class aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of mark-making in visual art, exploring its historical significance, diverse techniques, and expressive and conceptual purpose. Through hands-on exercises and in-depth discussions, students will gain insight into the rich and impactful world of mark-making in art. Bring any materials you have wanted to experiment with mark-making. Ages 13 and up.

Students will draw patterns, shapes, and designs directly onto a painted surface, then use a roller with gel printing plates and acrylic sheets to transfer the acrylic paint onto the paper. Completed monoprints can also be altered with collage pieces and hand-painted additions. All ages welcome!

This two-hour class aims to provide artists with the essential skills needed to effectively communicate and articulate their artistic practice, vision, and personal story. Through a series of interactive discussions, writing exercises, and critical analysis, students will develop the ability to craft compelling artist statements, elevator pitches, and bio pages that resonate with their audience and effectively represent their artistic identity. Bring laptop or tablet for writing exercises. Ages 13 and up.

This two-hour class aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of color theory and its practical application in acrylic painting. Through a series of in-depth discussions, demonstrations, and hands-on color-mixing activities, students will develop a foundational knowledge of color principles, enhancing their ability to apply color effectively in their acrylic painting practice. Ages 13 and up.

This two-hour class aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of mark-making in visual art, exploring its historical significance, diverse techniques, and expressive and conceptual purpose. Through hands-on exercises and in-depth discussions, students will gain insight into the rich and impactful world of mark-making in art. Bring any materials you have wanted to experiment with mark-making. Ages 13 and up.

Students will draw patterns, shapes, and designs directly onto a painted surface, then use a roller with gel printing plates and acrylic sheets to transfer the acrylic paint onto the paper. Completed monoprints can also be altered with collage pieces and hand-painted additions. All ages welcome!

- Explore elements and characteristics of abstract art, I.e., color, shape, line, and texture.

- Learn how to create and design an abstract painting by mixing design principles and personal aesthetics.

- Learn how to analyze what you love in a painting to discover your visual language.

We have teamed up with Coppermuse Distillery for fun creative evenings! They have a great event space and a variety of drinks. We bring the art! Your class fee includes one free drink.

Are you craving flowers and color? Do you love to play with paint? This class is perfect for you! Participants will experiment with color combinations, and learn the beginning concepts of abstracting shape, line, and form to create an abstract floral composition.

Surreal collage allows artists to rapidly combine and juxtapose pre-existing elements, whether words or images, and transform them into new creations. The Surrealists saw collage as a means to enact what they considered the fundamental poetic activity of the unconscious mind. Both Surrealist poets and artists used collage techniques. Escape the real world and have fun bringing together seemingly unrelated things to create strange narratives and scenes. Once you start, you won't want to stop!

Beginners to advanced. Ages 10 and up are welcome!

*Please bring any photos from magazines, printed from online sources, clip art books, or ephemera. Students must bring all the photos they want to use for collaging. Photos will NOT be provided.

*Please bring an X-acto knife with a new blade, cutting mat, and photos to cut out for collage

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Do you feel like you need to just get away for a few hours and play with paint? Do you want to learn how to be fearless and embrace your creative voice? This mixed media abstract collage class is a fun, no-pressure start down your artistic journey. We will cover some basic mixed media techniques as well as take time to explore and play with acrylic paint, oil pastels, pencils, and stencils. We will explore mark making and layering, and we will embrace our abstract minds by playing with color and composition. If you are a beginner, no worries! This class is for anyone who wants to learn basic mixed media collage techniques. If you are more advanced, that’s awesome! This class is all about letting loose and having fun, plus I share some of my own art-making processes, so if that sounds like fun, come join us!

Students will learn the basic skills needed to create beginner abstract landscape compositions on paper. We will focus on color, contrast, and composition using gestural marks and paint strokes.

You will create one small piece to take home.

*Some painting experience is a benefit, but not needed.

Exploring beginner monoprinting techniques using geli plates and acrylic sheets to create one-off prints or prints to use in your collage work.

Students will learn the basic skills needed to create beginner abstract landscape compositions on paper. We will focus on color, contrast, and composition using gestural marks and paint strokes.

You will create one small piece to take home.

*Some painting experience is a benefit but not needed.

Monoprinting is a type of printmaking where the intent is to make unique prints. The word “monoprint” means “to make a one-off print” and refers to the most direct and simple form of printing. The list of artists who used monoprinting is extensive, but here are some great examples: Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, Edgar Degas, and many more. Students will draw patterns, shapes, and designs directly onto a painted surface, then use a roller with gel printing plates and acrylic sheets to transfer the acrylic paint onto the paper. Completed monoprints can also be altered with collage pieces and hand-painted additions. Teens are welcome!

SOLD OUT!

Do you feel like you need to just get away for a few hours and play with paint? Do you want to learn how to be fearless and embrace your creative voice? This mixed media abstract collage class is a fun, no-pressure start down your artistic journey. We will cover some basic mixed media techniques as well as take time to explore and play with acrylic paint, oil pastels, pencils, and stencils. We will explore mark making and layering and embrace our abstract mind by playing with color and composition. If you are a beginner, no worries! This class is for anyone who wants to learn basic mixed media collage techniques. If you are more advanced, that’s awesome! This class is all about letting loose and having fun, plus I share some of my own art-making processes, so if that sounds like fun, come join us!

Exploring beginner monoprinting techniques using geli plates and acrylic sheets to create one-off prints or prints to use in your collage work.

Participants will learn how to create a still life full of color and life! Using simple painting techniques like masking and layering you can create stunning one-of-a-kind flower bouquets in any color palette, and build your abstract skillset! You’ll be amazed at how easy it can be and you will walk away with a unique colorful piece you’ll love to look at again and again!

Are you craving flowers and color? Do you love to play with paint? This class is perfect for you! Participants will experiment with color combinations, and learn the beginning concepts of abstracting shape, line, and form to create an abstract floral composition.

Students will learn the basic skills needed to create beginner abstract landscape compositions on paper. We will focus on color, contrast, and composition using gestural marks and paint strokes.

You will create one small piece to take home.

*Some painting experience is a benefit, but not needed.

SOLD OUT!!

Do you feel like you need to just get away for a few hours and play with paint? Do you want to learn how to be fearless and embrace your creative voice? This mixed media abstract collage class is a fun, no-pressure start down your artistic journey. We will cover some basic mixed media techniques as well as take time to explore and play with acrylic paint, oil pastels, pencils, and stencils. We will explore mark making and layering, and we will embrace our abstract minds by playing with color and composition. If you are a beginner, no worries! This class is for anyone who wants to learn basic mixed media collage techniques. If you are more advanced, that’s awesome! This class is all about letting loose and having fun, plus I share some of my own art-making processes, so if that sounds like fun, come join us!

PRIVATE CLASS: SOLD OUT!

Do you feel like you need to just get away for a few hours and play with paint? Do you want to learn how to be fearless and embrace your creative voice? This mixed media abstract collage class is a fun, no-pressure start down your artistic journey. We will cover some basic mixed media techniques as well as take time to explore and play with acrylic paint, oil pastels, pencils, and stencils. We will explore mark making and layering, and we will embrace our abstract minds by playing with color and composition. If you are a beginner, no worries! This class is for anyone who wants to learn basic mixed media collage techniques. If you are more advanced, that’s awesome! This class is all about letting loose and having fun, plus I share some of my own art-making processes, so if that sounds like fun, come join us!

Exploring beginner monoprinting techniques using geli plates and acrylic sheets to create one-off prints or prints to use in your collage work.

Whether you are new to art, trying to create a regular practice, or you’re a seasoned pro, the mixed media open studio time can help you practice your skills. Come join me in the gallery classroom for a couple of hours of creative fun!

SOLD OUT!!

Students will learn the basic skills needed to create beginner abstract landscape compositions on paper. We will focus on color, contrast, and composition using gestural marks and paint strokes.

You will create one small piece to take home.

*Some painting experience is a benefit, but not needed.

Are you craving flowers and color? Do you love to play with paint? This class is perfect for you! Participants will experiment with color combinations, and learn the beginning concepts of abstracting shape, line, and form to create an abstract floral composition.

Whether you are new to art, trying to create a regular practice, or you’re a seasoned pro, the mixed media open studio time can help you practice your skills. Come join me in the gallery classroom for a couple of hours of creative fun!

Celebration of Spring — Free Class Event!

I will be doing two 30-minute mixed media demonstrations. Preregistrations are available, grab your spot now, they will go FAST!
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