Classes and Workshops

Loosen Up and Play with Mixed Media: 
Paint, Paper, Stencils, Collage, Relief Printing, & More

Taught by Karen Lynn Ingalls

Mixed media paintings with acrylic and collage • © Karen Lynn Ingalls

Have you ever wanted to simply dive into paint, without worrying how things will turn out? No drawing needed, just an opportunity to make stuff? This workshop may be perfect for you!

The process of creating mixed media paintings is all about exploration, discovery, and experimentation. You'll learn to combine acrylic paint with various mixed media techniques to create artwork that is fun and engaging, and you'll come home with at least two paintings and a practice sampler.

The Hand of the Maker • © Karen Lynn Ingalls

More specifically, you'll learn how to:

• apply acrylic paint to your canvas (or surface to be painted) using several different methods
• add special papers — art papers, laser printed papers, newspapers, tissue papers, maps, wrapping papers, and more — to your paintings with collage
• combine paint and collage, using layering techniques to create a rich and interesting surface and intriguing effects
• use stencils to create patterns, images, letters, or numbers in your painting
• create your own stencils from your own photographs or drawings, using a simple method
• use a variety of tools to print patterns and textures directly on to your painting
• create your own relief printing and collage materials from items you can find anywhere, whether around your home or at the dollar store.

If you've painted before, but haven't tried these methods yet, you'll feel creatively unleashed. And you'll have tools and techniques you can use to transform any kind of painting you choose to do.

This work-play-shop is designed for both beginning and experienced painters. It's a great way to give yourself a creative jump start! Call to reserve a spot, or sign up online!

Mixed media paintings in process, incorporating acrylic paint, collage, stencils, and relief printing • © Karen Lynn Ingalls

Date and time:
Next offering to be scheduled
10 AM to 5 PM
Bring your lunch!

Location: Calistoga Art Center, Napa County Fairgrounds, Cropp Building, 1435 North Oak Street, Calistoga, CA

Cost: $90 for CAC members and $105 for non-members, materials not included

Materials Fee: $20 for all the materials you'll need. 
(if you've seen the price of all these materials, you'll know what a great deal that is! Or email Karen for materials list if you'd like to bring your own.)

Maximum of 12 people; minimum of 4. Sign up early to reserve your space at the Calistoga Art Center:
http://www.calistogaartcenter.org/workshops/

Download the flyer here.

Butterfly • © Karen Lynn Ingalls

The Sprouting of Wings • © Karen Lynn Ingalls

Yellow Flower • © Karen Lynn Ingalls

Do It On Purpose • © Karen Lynn Ingalls

The Sprouting of Wings • © Karen Lynn Ingalls

Dotted Angus • © Karen Lynn Ingalls

In the Pink • © Karen Lynn Ingalls

Notes on Art • © Karen Lynn Ingalls