Introduction to Mixed Media

Course Overview

A 6-week creative course that invites students to explore a wide range of materials and techniques in a relaxed and playful environment. Each week, participants will experiment with different techniques such as layering, texture, and different mediums such as collage papers, paint, ink, pastels, and found materials. The emphasis is on discovery as students learn how different suppliers interact, react, and sometimes surprise.

This course celebrates process over perfection. Students will be encouraged to take creative risks, follow curiosity, and enjoy the unexpected results that come from combining materials in new ways.

What to Bring

For the First Session, please Bring:

• Visual journal or sketchbook
• Charcoal
• Lead pencil
• A selection of small to medium-sized brushes
• Screw-cap glass jar for water

Materials for Future Sessions (To Be Discussed in Week 1):

• A few of your favourite photos, photocopied in varying sizes, both colour and black & white
• A wooden art panel (square) – no smaller than 40cm x 40cm, up to 60cm x 60cm, depending on your preferred working size
• Any type of pastel or watercolour pencils
• Rubber (eraser)
• Ruler
• Three of your favourite acrylic paint colours
• Palette or plastic plate for mixing paints
• Rag and an old shirt or apron for mess protection

Note: Please bring $25 in cash to give to Bec during the first class. This covers additional supplies that will be provided throughout the course.