Mona Lisa Art Classes with Jake Joy: Mixed Media
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4 WEEKDAY CLASSES > $220
2 SATURDAYS > $120
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MAXIMUM OF 10 STUDENTS PER TIME SLOT. There is lots of room to social distance. You are expected to only attend class if you are free from any COVID-like symptoms. Bring hand-sanitizer and mask to keep yourself protected when you feel necessary.
When you sign up, please specify which days you are looking to attend, or send us an email. If the class is full we will let you know. Classes can be attended by anyone 14 or older - requirement is to be curious and interested in art making. Please see all the details below - and shoot me an email if you have any questions. Thank you! |
You will walk away with better access to your own creative voice. After four days you will feel more confident with your mark-making and mixed media abilities. You will feel a sense of freedom and expression in your work. Each day is a new journey of demonstration, discussion & exploration.
CREATIVE EXPLORATION
Workout your creative muscle with exercises that get beyond the analytical and tap into your inner-voice. Letting the mind wander and explore without judgement or an end game is healing for the soul and the mind.
Each day we will start with a discussion and a demonstration. Then you practice and explore. Mixed media including inks, photo-transfers, collage, calligraphy. We will explore portraiture, landscape and contemporary subjects. Focus is on finding new pathways of creativity.
JULY CLASSES WILL INCLUDE THESE TOPICS AND AREAS OF PRACTICE:
PRICING & TIMES: special prices for the month of July.
MONDAY - TUESDAY > 11am to 2pm $220 / 4 days
THURSDAY - FRIDAY > 6pm to 9pm $220 / 4 days
SATURDAYS > 11am to 2pm $120 / 2 days
( These days or times are subject to change in the future depending on enrolment and popularity of times.)
CREATIVE EXPLORATION
Workout your creative muscle with exercises that get beyond the analytical and tap into your inner-voice. Letting the mind wander and explore without judgement or an end game is healing for the soul and the mind.
Each day we will start with a discussion and a demonstration. Then you practice and explore. Mixed media including inks, photo-transfers, collage, calligraphy. We will explore portraiture, landscape and contemporary subjects. Focus is on finding new pathways of creativity.
JULY CLASSES WILL INCLUDE THESE TOPICS AND AREAS OF PRACTICE:
- UNUSUAL PORTRAITS: Using abstracted methods and layering of inks
- NATURE: Making your lines dance so they take on the shape of natural form
- PHOTO TRANSFER: Transfering ink from photocopies and laser prints (bring some to class)
- DRAWING: Using ink pens, pastels, pencil crayons to add another dimension to the paintings
- LANDSCAPES: Combining photo with drawing and ink
PRICING & TIMES: special prices for the month of July.
MONDAY - TUESDAY > 11am to 2pm $220 / 4 days
THURSDAY - FRIDAY > 6pm to 9pm $220 / 4 days
SATURDAYS > 11am to 2pm $120 / 2 days
( These days or times are subject to change in the future depending on enrolment and popularity of times.)
Supply List
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We will discuss other options and items you can include in your mixed media creations. These are the basics.
A few paint brushes - a medium to large one to do washes is good as well as a smaller brush. ACRYLIC PAINTS – I teach with FLUIDS – also called HIGH FLOW or INKS. (you can bring regular acrylics) I also use felt pens such as Sharpies or other permanent markers. Bring any drawing tools you have. Pastels, markers, pencil crayons. Just a little variety is nice. You don't need 20 of each tool. I like to use a calligraphy pen and dip it into Indian Ink. This has better flow over top of acrylic paint. It creates some interesting line work. We will use a lot of ACRYLIC MEDIUM – Matt and Gloss. Any brand will work. (It is similar to Modpodge) I always use board or cotton paper to paint on. When practicing it is important not to spend very much on the surfaces or you will think they are precious and you won’t allow yourself to make mistakes. Smaller is better when you start. Do NOT GET the canvas wrapped boards. You also should have:
We will discuss other options and items you can include in your mixed media creations. These are the basics. |
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Join us for a fun night of art and wine!
Mixed-Media Art and Wine Night offers you a chance to relax with friends, drink some wine and unleash your inner artist. Our local artists Jake Joy provides a memorable experience and an opportunity to create an original art masterpiece that you can take with you. Whether you are planning a birthday party, bridal shower, team building event, or client appreciation night; we have the perfect way to do it! Mixed-Media Art and Wine Night at the Badlands Community Facility!
Mixed-media artwork is the use of two or more different mediums to create one piece. JakeJoy uses up to 4 different mediums in one painting: photo transfer, ink drawing, collage and acrylic fluid paints. She would like to share some of that process with you. This will be an easy to follow mixed media introduction class. Get ready to be surprised and thrilled with the outcome of your own mixed-media painting.
Mixed-Media Art and Wine Night offers you a chance to relax with friends, drink some wine and unleash your inner artist. Our local artists Jake Joy provides a memorable experience and an opportunity to create an original art masterpiece that you can take with you. Whether you are planning a birthday party, bridal shower, team building event, or client appreciation night; we have the perfect way to do it! Mixed-Media Art and Wine Night at the Badlands Community Facility!
Mixed-media artwork is the use of two or more different mediums to create one piece. JakeJoy uses up to 4 different mediums in one painting: photo transfer, ink drawing, collage and acrylic fluid paints. She would like to share some of that process with you. This will be an easy to follow mixed media introduction class. Get ready to be surprised and thrilled with the outcome of your own mixed-media painting.