Classes

Mixed Media Art Journaling

Journaling Workshop by Catherine Scanlon

Catherine Scanlon will be teaching 2 - 3 hour workshops jam packed with TONS of art journaling pages and fun techniques you can use in all of your mixed media art. These two workshops are designed to fuel your imagination with amazing techniques to to add to your creative line-up, these workshops are a must for any journal or mixed media artist.

You will start with a pre-made journal (found in your class kit) as the base for your pages and go from there to create a gorgeous journal you won't want to put down and will be sure to complete each and every page long after the retreat ends.You will learn creative ways to create patterns and backgrounds as well as create marks to use on unique and custom printed pages as well as work with new techniques for hidden or private journaling, collaged pages, creative ways to write your owns poems and journaling, and more!!  These mixed media art journaling workshops with Catherine are sure to please the beginner and advanced artists. 

On top of that, Catherine will be available throughout the entire retreat if you have any questions or need additional help with any of the techniques discussed during the weekend.

Repurposed Mixed Media Canvas

Mixed Media Workshop by Kathie DeLuca

You will be creating this 8 x 10 mixed media canvas with some traditional and not so traditional materials. You will begin by creating a one of a kind background as your foundation and then move on to the transformation of fabrics that you will add into your piece for amazing texture.  We will use ink sprays, perfect pearls, and stencils along the way.   You will create hearts by altering them with pattern pieces and Distress Crackle paint.  This is just a great class to let loose and create your canvas without any rules.  You will love getting your hands inky, and watch your masterpiece come together!

Book of Secrets

Assemblage Workshop by Mandy Fariello

Your tuition to Mixed Media Madness includes this fabulous two day class with artist, Mandy Fariello. You will learn many assemblage and painting techniques and learn how to turn ordinary hardbound books into a box to hold your most treasured items.