Description

In this workshop, we will create our own collage papers using several fun techniques, with all materials provided. The techniques include printing with gelli plates, acrylic plates, natural material rubbings, using texturing tools, mark-making, and spraying with acrylic paints and inks. We will then use our handmade papers, along with the paint of your choice, to create harmonious, finished, nature-themed mixed media paintings. Everyone will leave with a minimum of one finished painting, several additional starts, and lots of your own handmade collage papers!

About the Instructor

Pam, a painter, and Jennifer, a mixed media artist, have been teaching as a duo for many years.

Pam is a painter of nature: landscapes, wildlife and the ocean. She goes beyond realism in her approach – one that deepens the connection between the viewer and the natural world. Her distinctive style is colorful, highly textured and semi-abstract. She works in watercolor and acrylics, often combining the two. She has taught many workshops including at Mendocino Art Center and Sitka Center for Art and Ecology and is a supportive teacher known for helping students find their own artistic pathways.

Jennifer is a mixed media artist. She has had an extensive career as a member of the art faculty at Rogue Community College, where she teaches color theory, mixed media drawing, and watercolor. She also teaches watercolor workshops throughout Southern Oregon and California. She is known for her strong design skills, textured watercolor paintings and expressive mixed media sculptures. She is a supportive and popular teacher known for helping her students to discover their inner creativity and unique vision.

Materials List

You will need to bring:

Palette paper or plastic plates to use as acrylic palettes

At least four 11 x 14 (or larger) sheets of watercolor paper. You can also/instead use boards (pre-gessoed or make your own), or canvas boards

Brushes you like to use

Paints you like to use – please bring at minimum a light and dark blue, a red, a yellow, and a white. Email pam@pamhaunschild.com for color suggestions.

A spray bottle for water and a water container

An apron, scissors, rags, or paper towels

Your favorite mark-making pen or pencil (black or white)

Optional: The instructors will be providing white tissue paper for your use in your collage creations. Other specialized papers you may own and would like to use (e.g., mulberry, washi) are welcome, but they need to be undyed (white or natural color). Email pam@pamhaunschild.com with any questions.

Provided by instructors:

Collage papers

Gelli plates

Acrylic plates

Stamps

Stencils

Stabilo pencils

Inks

Attachment medium

Acrylics

Acrylic inks

Other miscellaneous materials