Develop Your Artistic Voice Using Collage and Mixed Media

This two-day Collage/Mixed Media workshop focuses on teaching participants to discover their own artistic cosmos and personal artistic voice initiating them into collage and mixed media. Over the weekend, you'll learn essential collage and mixed media techniques while diving into your own creative process.

Enjoy 4 three hour sessions over the weekend, aka a full immersion into developing your artistic voice through modern art techniques. Morning classes are blend of art history and live demonstrations, afternoon classes offer plenty of guided studio time. With only 12 participants everyone will be supported in their art-making process. You will make new discoveries and develop your skills—and walk away with two finished artworks that reflect your unique artistic perspective.

Whether you’re just starting out or already have some experience, this hands-on course offers a full creative immersion into techniques that ignite imagination and unlock artistic expression.

"Annette gave just the right amount of history, theory, instruction of technique and most importantly the freedom and independence that encouraged and enabled us all to explore our own imagination and discover our OWN creative practice." V.M (writer)

• Starts at 10:00 AM
• Inspiration: We begin with a curated PowerPoint presentation highlighting iconic collage artists throughout art history.
• Demonstration: Watch a live demo showing how to create composite images using found materials and (optional) your own personal photos.
• Hands-On Creation: After a short break, you'll begin your own collage, with step-by-step guidance and personal support throughout the process.
• Lunch Break: 1:00–2:00 PM
• Afternoon Session: Deepen your exploration, refine your ideas, and complete a finished collage artwork. We’ll end the day with a short group reflection.
• Ends at 6:00 PM

• Starts at 10:00 AM

• Inspiration: We kick off with a visual presentation of mixed media artists and techniques across time.
• Demonstration: Learn how to combine materials, textures, and media in expressive new ways.
• Hands-On Creation: Begin designing your own mixed media piece, experimenting freely with what speaks to you.
• Lunch Break: 1:00–2:00 PM
• Afternoon Session: Continue building and refining your artwork with personal guidance and support. The day ends with a group reflection and time to share your work.
• Ends at 6:00 PM

• Discover and develop your unique artistic voice
• Learn foundational skills in collage and mixed media
• Get inspired by great artists and guided demos
• Receive individualized feedback and support
• Create and complete two meaningful artworks

Info: Inspiration: We begin with a curated PowerPoint presentation highlighting iconic collage artists throughout art history.

Demonstration: Watch a live demo showing how to create composite images using found materials and (optional) your own personal photos.

Hands-On Creation: After a short break, you'll begin your own collage, with step-by-step guidance and personal support throughout the process.

Lunch Break: 1:00–2:00 PM

Afternoon Session: Deepen your exploration, refine your ideas, and complete a finished collage artwork. We’ll end the day with a short group reflection.

Info: Inspiration: We kick off with a visual presentation of mixed media artists and techniques across time.

Demonstration: Learn how to combine materials, textures, and media in expressive new ways.

Hands-On Creation: Begin designing your own mixed media piece, experimenting freely with what speaks to you.

Lunch Break: 1:00–2:00 PM

Afternoon Session: Continue building and refining your artwork with personal guidance and support. The day ends with a group reflection and time to share your work.

Ends at 6:00 PM

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