a Retreat to Nature for the Creative Mind

Mixed Media

         Mixed Media Collage * Nature Journals * Collagraphs *

Fabric Papers * Layered Backgrounds * 

Let it Flow - Mixed Media Abstractions  *

Utilizing: Acrylic * Watercolor * Colored Pencil * Ink * and more

 

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Mixed Media Collage

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Mixed Media Collage

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Collage Examples

 

 

Collage: Fun and Freedom

Papers, paint, glue and space to spread out. What better ingredients for fun.  Utilizing the elements of design, add some texture, sprinkle some contrasting or harmonious color, add a little tension or perhaps a soothing flow, highlight with a metallic, and you are good to go. If only. . . You are invited to come, explore, play and relax. Small little jewels or large wall statements, what is your comfort level?    3 - 4 hours  $10 materials  

Collage Supply List

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student work in progress

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student work in progress

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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samples

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Eco Print

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nature Journaling tap into the restorative powers of nature

Feeling a little stressed out? Creative Energy all bottled up? Come explore this 'Creative Artistic Workout' (drawing skills not required)  Be Still. . . Look, listen and feel the sights, sounds and textures of Nature. Capture your impressions through multi-sensory observations.  Guidance and suggestions provided for your individual choices for utilizing writing, collage, drawing, printing, rubbings, stenciling, and more to record your physical and/or emotional connections.  Develop a journal that can be altered and added to with your future interactions with Nature.   - come ready to work, yet relax and relate to nature -    3 - 6 hours $15 materials  (the longer you stay, the more opportunities to explore) 

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Fabric Paper Sample

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Pochoir with Acrylics

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Pochoir - Individual Stencils

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Pochoir on Fabric

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Stencil Making samples

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Eco Print on Fabric

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Collagraph print - student work

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Collagraph plate - student work

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Collagraph Printing Sample

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Collagraph student working

Collagraphs: Intro to Mixed Media Printmaking 

Collagraphs incorporate aspects of relief and intaglio printmaking, additive and subtractive methods of working, all in an intriguing mixed media approach to plate-making. Think texture printing; using everyday objects (cardboard, lace, washers, yarn) transformed into textural elements enhancing your unique prints. Take an individualized approach in what can be either objective or non-objective subject matter.  Three 3 hour sessions  $20 materials   Students supply papers for printing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Fabric Paper Student Work

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Fabric Paper sample

Fabric Papers

A little bit of this, a little bit of that;  Fabric Papers!  Come and play - we will have the supplies necessary for this technique for you to explore. Fees cover most consumable materials but you are encouraged to bring a few of your own. Recommendations are available on supply list. 2 - 3 hours  $10 materials 

 

Fabric Papers Supply List

 

 

 

 

Layered Backgrounds - utilized as a book cover
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molding paste, gauze, paint, metallic rubbings

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Layered background - roller textures

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Layered Backgrounds

Playful yet productive, taking a Mixed Media approach to preparing papers or fabric backgrounds for your personal book/journals, collages, paintings or fiber works. Several interchangeable techniques using paints, mediums and tools. Several pieces may be worked concurrently, or worked on a larger format to be cropped or divided.  3 - 4 hours  $15 materials

 

 

 

 

 

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Let It Flow MM

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Let It Flow MM

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Let It Flow MM

Let it Flow - Mixed Media (MM) Abstraction

Shake it Up - Flowing colors; loose, natural, and/or organic create the foundation for your personal interpretation of mixed media. Add a variety of new or familiar techniques to make it your own.  You will be encouraged to explore additional combinations and alterations throughout the workshop. These explorations will provide you with several unique and individual abstract works along with opportunities to selectively cut & paste pieces together.  3 - 4 hours $15 materials 

 

 

 

 
 
 
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