Art for Absolute Beginners
10 WEEK MIXED MEDIA ART COURSE
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Art for Absolute Beginners is a 10 week mixed media course where we explore mediums such as watercolour and acrylic paints, inks, pens, pencils, and collage. You will learn about painting, drawing, printing, layering, colour theory and composition. The course emphasises creativity, self-expression, and having fun making art. No prior experience or talent is required.
If you:
- Worry about not being creative or artistic
- Fear that your art may not be good enough
- Think you have to ‘get it right’
- Feel haunted by past negative experiences
- Feel a desire to express yourself or be creative, but
- Go blank when faced with a blank page or canvas
- Want something to do in your down time other than staring at a screen, or
- Need a hobby or activity that grounds you
then Art for Absolute Beginners is for you.
We Provide:
- A fun, supportive environment
- Small class sizes (6-8 participants) in studio
- Clear instruction on materials and techniques
- All materials, tools, and supplies
- Time for you to play and explore doing things ‘your’ way
- Mindset and self talk for art and creativity
Enrol now and let your artistic adventure begin!
Art for Absolute Beginners Includes:
Introduction to Mixed Media
Mixed media is a dynamic art form that blends various materials and techniques into a single piece of artwork. In this course, we will explore an array of tools, materials, techniques, and color palettes, providing you with the opportunity to discover and develop your own unique artistic style.
Introduction to Watercolours
In this course, you’ll learn the basics of using watercolours with wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry techniques, blending colors, creating simple layers, mark making with different brushes, and other effects. You’ll also see how watercolours can work with other materials to bring depth and interest to your artwork.
Writing & Lettering
In this course, we’ll explore creative ways to incorporate writing and lettering into your mixed media art. You’ll experiment with techniques like using dip pens for expressive lines, brush pens for bold lettering, stamping, and cut-out words or letters to add texture and depth. These simple methods bring a personal and unique touch to your artwork.
Colour Theory & Mixing
In this lesson, we’ll explore the basics of colour mixing with watercolour paints by creating colour wheels using cool, warm, and neutral tones. You’ll discover how to mix shades and tints, helping you find your preferred colour palette and expand your understanding of how colours work together in your artwork.
Brushes & Tools
In this session, we’ll experiment with a variety of brushes and tools to see what kinds of marks they create using watercolour paints, from dots and dashes to circles, lines, curves, and splatters. We’ll also explore creative mark-making using household items to discover new textures and effects for your mixed media art.
Acrylic Paints
During this course we will play with various types of acrylic paints—from heavy body to studio, craft, and fluid acrylics—to see how each one behaves and contributes different effects. You’ll use a range of brushes and tools to create unique textures and marks, exploring how to use these different materials in your mixed media artwork.
Printing & Stamping
We will play with gelli plate printing, stamping, and lino cut prints (if time allows) to create a stash of unique collage papers for your mixed media compositions. These custom-made papers and prints that can be incorporated into your art journal or mixed media artwork, adding depth and visual interest to your creations.
Pens & Inks
During this course, we’ll explore the use of various pens and inks in mixed media, including dip pens, fine liners, paint markers, and liquid inks with brushes. You’ll experiment with these tools to discover the different marks and textures they can create, adding depth and detail of your mixed media artwork.
Pencils & Crayons
In this course, we’ll experiment with pencils and crayons in mixed media art, including graphite, coloured pencils, watercolour pencils, and water-soluble crayons. You’ll explore how these materials can add texture, shading, and colour to your artwork, enhancing both detail and creative expression.
Layering
In mixed media art, we use layers to add depth, colour, and texture to our work. We’ll start with a base layer and then build on top with different materials and techniques. By adding and blending these layers, we create a rich and interesting artwork, finishing with a focal point that brings everything together.
Texture & Dimension
We will explore a range of techniques to create rich texture and dimension in our artwork. By layering paint, incorporating collage, adding shading, and integrating elements such as stitching or found objects, we will enhance both the physical and visual intrigue of our pieces.
Composition & Balance
Throughout this course, you’ll learn how to create balanced compositions by arranging colors, textures, and elements in a way that looks pleasing and feels harmonious. You will experiment with the placement of marks and materials to ensure your artwork feels balanced and complete.
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