Greenville Center for Creative Arts

*** Please note day/time: Thursday, 5-7 pm, Friday, 5-7 pm, and Saturday, 10 am - noon ***

Instructor: Meredith Birch

Skill Level: Beginner - Intermediate

Ages: 18+

Total Class Hours: 6

Description: Discover the expressive possibilities of mixed media through layering, texture, and experimentation in this three-day workshop. Participants will create an original mixed-media artwork while exploring how collage, paint, and mark-making work together to build depth, movement, and visual interest.

Medium: Mixed Media (Gelli prints, collage, watercolor, acrylic, pencil, and charcoal)

Theme: Layering, texture, composition, and personal expression through mixed media.

Approach to Instruction: This workshop combines demonstrations, guided practice, and individualized instruction in a supportive, process-focused environment. Emphasis is placed on experimentation, creative exploration, and confidence-building while developing foundational mixed-media techniques.

Day 1: Thursday, 5-7 pm - Creating Your Materials: Learn the fundamentals of Gelli printing while creating a collection of one-of-a-kind collage papers. Explore color, pattern, texture, and simple printing techniques that will serve as the foundation for your artwork.

Day 2: Friday, 5-7 pm - Building the Composition: Transform your handmade papers into a layered mixed-media composition. Using collage techniques, you'll explore composition, balance, contrast, and visual storytelling while creating a strong foundation for your piece.

Day 3: Saturday, 10 am - noon - Bringing It All Together: Complete your artwork by integrating watercolor, acrylic paint, and charcoal. Discover how transparent and opaque layers, line, color, value, and expressive mark-making can unify your composition while adding depth, richness, and personality.

By the end of the workshop, you'll leave with an original mixed-media artwork, a collection of handmade collage papers, and a variety of techniques to continue exploring in your own creative practice.

Supplies: All supplies will be provided. You are welcome to bring collage embellishments of your choice, if you wish!

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