Mixed Media Collage: 6 week class

APRIL 4 - May 9 
TuesDAYS FROM 6-8PM 
 @ THE FRAME FACTORY
139 N Liberty ST SUITE 101
HARRISONBURG, VA 22802

In this beginner to intermediate level class, you will learn to use drawing materials, acrylic paint, magazine images, paper and other materials to create a ready-to-display mixed media work on cradled wood panel.

Students will:   

  • Discuss composition, visual balance, texture, and other basic art concepts 
  • Learn about mixed media supplies and techniques 
  • Experiment with a variety of art materials
  • Learn proper techniques for application of media and layering
  • Walk away with at least one mixed media artwork worthy of display

Supplies:

Included with registration fee:

  • 9x12 cradled wood panel 
  • Gesso
  • Masking tape
  • magazines
  • paints
  • drawing materials
  • paint brushes 
  • foam brushes

Supplies to bring:

  • An X-acto or craft  knife with 5-10 extra blades 
  • A pair of sharp scissors 
  • Cutting mat or an old cereal box 
  • Mod Podge (matte, satin, or gloss - whichever you prefer) 
  • An envelope, folder or container to keep all your cut pieces in 
  • Paper media to cut up: Magazines, maps, sheet music, book pages, drawings or paintings on paper that need a new life, old motivational posters that no longer serve you, etc. 
  • Optional flat-ish stuff: embroidery thread, lace, ribbon, puzzle pieces (from a puzzle already missing pieces, or else you're a monster), dried leaves or flowers, you get the point
  • Stuff you may have or want to get: specific paint colors (craft paint in the tiny bottles is perfect and cheap, or leftover latex house paint colors work), favorite paint brushes or drawing supplies, etc.

CLASS STRUCTURE

DAY ONE: Please come with supplies listed above

  • Introduction to your supplies 
  • Introduce mixed media techniques
  • Prep your surface
  • Begin building layers

DAY TWO: 

  • Continue building layers
  • Collect interesting images/materials for composition 
  • Talk about color schemes, composition, creating order form chaos
  • Learn cutting tips and tricks

DAY THREE: 

  • Test layout options and compose your design
  • Find your theme
  • Begin planning your application

DAY FOUR:  

  • Add details and finishing touches
  • Bring harmony to your composition
  • Add your hanging wire

DAYS FIVE & SIX: Open studio time to work! I will be available for guidance and problem solving

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