May 16-17 - 2 consecutive mornings - 4 hrs each day
This mixed media course blends painting, collage, mark-making, texture, and unexpected materials to help you discover new ways of working. You’ll be gently guided through techniques and prompts while still having plenty of freedom to follow your instincts and personal style. It's fun and energizing. You'll complete a finished work of mixed media art to take home and display.
All materials are included, so you can simply arrive, settle in, and create.
What You’ll Experience
• A welcoming, small-group studio environment designed for beginners, limited to just 12 artists so everyone receives individual attention.
• Step-by-step guidance so you’re never left wondering what to do next
• Your personal workspace prepared and ready when you arrive
• All professional-quality materials
• A relaxed opening period to settle in and get comfortable before we begin
• Tea, sparkling water, and light refreshments available during the session
• Gentle instruction focused on enjoyment and exploration, not perfection
• A finished piece to take home and enjoy or share
What’s Included
Acrylic paints, papers and layering materials, brushes, and tools
A canvas to complete your painting
Reference images and materials for inspiration
Aprons and full cleanup
Light refreshments (as provided)
This Class Is Perfect If You’re Thinking…
“I’m not an artist.” → No experience required—process over perfection
“I don’t know where to start.” → Guided prompts and step-by-step instruction
“I’m afraid I’ll mess it up.” → Mixed media welcomes experimentation and layering
“I don’t have supplies.” → All materials included, nothing to buy or bring
“I’m stuck creatively.” → Fresh techniques to spark ideas and confidence
“I’m too advanced for a beginner class.” → New methods that challenge and inspire
“I don’t have time.” → Built-in, dedicated creative time
“I just want something fun.” → Relaxed, judgment-free, and genuinely enjoyable
Why Mixed Media Is Worthwhile
Mixed media invites freedom. There’s no single “right” way to work—only discovery. By combining materials and techniques, you build confidence, expand your creative vocabulary, and reconnect with the joy of making art without rules or expectations. Many students leave feeling refreshed, inspired, and surprised by what they’ve created. Come as you are. Leave with new skills, renewed confidence, and artwork that reflects your unique creative voice.
Schedule
Day 1 - get familiar with materials, watch demonstrations and different techniques, review examples and ideas for inspiration, and begin to layout and sketch your ideas. Start to define your idea with materials, layering as you go and mixing the media in fun and expressive ways to express your creative vision.
Day 2 - continue to add more layers, colors, details and finishing touches to complete a wall-worthy artwork that is uniquely you.
Creativity That Gives Back
Every Aluminary Arts Workshop supports more than artistic exploration. Ten percent (10%) of all workshop proceeds are donated to local charities, helping uplift organizations that strengthen our community. When you create with us, your participation makes a meaningful impact beyond the studio.
The Spring Season Return Pass
Participants of our Spring Season (May 6-June 5) receive a return pass — a second workshop at 20% off tuition to use within the next year.