Art Classes
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Upcoming Classes:
Torn Paper Collage: Floral Bouquet
Intro To Gel Plate Printing
Mixed Media Collage: Hummingbirds
Mixed Media Collage: Flower Bouquet
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" I really enjoyed your class. You were so organized. I love the hand out and how generous you are with teaching your process. Thank you!"
- Carla
Torn Paper Collage : Floral Collage
Design your own vibrant floral collage in this fun, beginner-friendly class that introduces torn paper floral collage. All materials provided!
Saturday, September 26 - 10-1 pm
Location: The Crow’s Nest Artist Collective, Campbell River
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Join us for a fun and playful introduction to torn paper collage as you create a vibrant, floral artwork!
You’ll learn torn paper collage techniques and composition to create a variety of blooms and foliage, and then design and assemble your own one-of-a-kind bouquet on a canvas with a painted background provided.
Finished examples and collage guides will be available, along with step-by-step instructions and time for questions as they arise, and creativity and experimentation are highly encouraged!
All skill levels welcome and all supplies are included! This class is perfect for beginners (no experience required!) as well as artists interested in exploring a new medium.
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This class is held at the Crow’s Nest Artist Collective in Campbell River.
2550-A Island Hwy South, Campbell River
You can register to attend on the their website.
Intro to Gel Plate Printing
Explore the fun of gel plate printing and discover its creative possibilities through hands-on learning and experimentation with colour, texture, stencils, and layers as you create your own unique prints.
Saturday, October 3 - 11-2 pm
Location: The Crow’s Nest Artist Collective, Campbell River
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Curious about gel plate printing? Come discover the joy of creating beautiful, one-of-a-kind monoprints in this relaxed, beginner-friendly class. We'll explore the basics of gel plate printing while experimenting with a variety of textures, found materials, stencils, colour combinations, and simple techniques for creating unique prints.
This class is all about having fun, trying new techniques, and embracing the surprises that make gel printing so addictive! You'll leave with a collection of hand-printed papers to enjoy on their own or use in future creative projects such as collage, art journals, greeting cards, and more.
No experience is necessary—just bring your curiosity and a willingness to play! All materials are provided, but you're welcome to bring a few items you'd like to experiment with, such as leaves or botanicals from your garden, feathers, lace, or other textured objects (as long as you don't mind getting a little paint on them). -
Mixed Media Collage : Hummingbirds!
Paint and Collage a vibrant hummingbird in this fun workshop that introduces torn paper techniques, painted papers, and loose playful painting. All materials provided!
Saturday, October 10 - 10:30-3:30 pm
Location: Arts Council of Ladysmith Classroom
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Join us for a playful and creative mixed media class! Using a combination of acrylic paint and torn paper collage, you’ll create a vibrant hummingbird on canvas.
We’ll begin with a loose painting process, creating a colourful base layer on your canvas to prepare it for collage. Then you’ll explore torn paper collage techniques—choosing from a variety of hand-printed papers, then tearing, layering, and arranging them to bring your hummingbird to life with colour, details and texture. We’ll finish with a few final flourishes using paint and paint pens.
This class is perfect for beginners (no experience needed!) as well as experienced artists looking to explore a new medium. Step-by-step instruction is provided throughout, with plenty of room for creativity and personal expression.
All materials are provided. The class includes a 30-minute break, so feel free to bring a lunch. -
This class is held at the Arts Council of Ladysmith’s Classroom.
610 Oyster Bay Drive
LadysmithYou can register to attend on the their website.
Mixed Media Collage : Flower Bouquet
Create a colourful mixed media flower bouquet on canvas as you explore acrylic painting and torn paper collage on canvas in this fun, hands-on class. All materials provided!
Saturday, November 7 - 10:30-3:30 pm
Location: Arts Council of Ladysmith Classroom
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Join us for a playful and creative mixed media class! Using a combination of acrylic paint and torn paper collage, you’ll create a vibrant flower bouquet on canvas.
We’ll begin by creating a painted background, lightly sketching the bouquet, and adding a background colour to prepare the canvas for collage. Once the paint is dry, you’ll explore torn paper collage techniques—choosing from a variety of hand-printed papers, then tearing, layering, and arranging them to build a colourful floral bouquet.
This class is perfect for beginners (no experience needed!) as well as experienced artists looking to explore a new medium. Step-by-step instruction is provided throughout, with plenty of room for creativity and personal expression.
All materials are provided. The class includes a 30-minute break, so feel free to bring a lunch. -
This class is held at the Arts Council of Ladysmith’s Classroom.
610 Oyster Bay Drive
LadysmithYou can register to attend on the their website.
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