THIS IS A TWO DAY WORKSHOP

What better way to celebrate the anticipation of spring than by learning several different ways to use mixed media to create beautiful, organic botanical pieces of art - from minimally structured to multi-layered approaches. Instruction will include contour drawing, sketching, rubbings, gel plate imprints and printing, collage, painting, and image transfer. 

Saturday will be spent warming up with drawing, painting and creating collage papers, image transfers, and beginning two layered paintings. Sunday we will warm up again with drawing and loose painting, then finish the layered paintings and end with a critique.

You will leave with a beautiful selection of collage papers, drawings, mixed media pieces, and many ideas for future botanical pieces. 

Intermediate to Advanced experience in mixed media recommended.

PLEASE READ BELOW FOR THE SUPPLIES TO BRING!

Instructor: Jackie Lakely

Capacity: 7 students

Registration and Fees

Become a member of the Oak Park Art League and save on class registration.

• Members: $175.00; after 2/20/2021: $185.00

• Non-Members: $205.00; after 2/20/2021 $135.00

• Registration Required.

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REQUIRED SUPPLY LIST

• 4 sheets bristol board or other mixed media paper at least 16x20"

• 5 sheets sketch paper or sketchbook

• 1 large canvas or board, at least 20”x20” up to 30x30” (square or rectangle)

• Paper towels

• Palette

• Water containers (2)

• Acrylic paints, heavy body and/or liquid

• Other paints you want to bring - acrylic inks, watercolor, etc.

• Mediums - GAC, Matte, Satin or Glossy liquid medium

• Optional gels and other mediums you want to use

• Brushes in various sizes from liner to 2” flat

• Spreader, credit card, or squeegee

• Sandpaper and/or steel wool

• charcoal, pencils, eraser, sharpener, crayons in black and white

• Any other drawing supplies you want to bring

• Pens - ink, Micron, or other permanent marker

• Glue or Mod Podge

• spray bottle

• Optional collage papers from your own collection (we will make some)

• Optional botanical inspiration (Instructor will bring lots of this)