In this creative, process-centered series, you’ll create two
original 10X10 artworks on cradled wood panels using gelli printing,
mark-making, stenciling, and layering with painted and found paper
elements to build rich, textural compositions. Each week introduces a
new mixed media technique—focusing on color, contrast, visual
composition, and creative rhythm—to help you build expressive, cohesive
works of art.
Throughout the course, you’ll develop
your own “collage fodder” using layered textures and hand-painted
elements. The final artwork will feature vertical strip-style
compositions using the papers you’ve created and collected. This class
is joyful, hands-on, and intentionally imperfect—offering structure,
support, and lots of room for intuitive play.
Instructor Bio:
Patricia McDonald
is a mixed media paper artist, writer, and creative guide known for
blending sacred expression with playful exploration. As the founder of
SakredJoi Art, she creates handmade + digital paper goods, teaches
collage and mixed media art workshops, and leads transformative creative
experiences that center joy, resilience, and meaning. Her artistic
practice is rooted in color, texture, and storytelling, and she delights
in helping others rediscover their creative magic—especially those who
think they’re “not creative.”
Dates:
Thursdays, September 4th - 25th, 6pm - 8pm
Ages: 15 and up
Supplies Included:
Optional Add-Ons (to personalize your work):
- Favorite Stencils – For gelli printing and layering
- Mark-Making Tools – Think bottle caps, combs, skewers, rollers, brushes, old kitchen utensils, textured fabrics, etc.
- Personal Ephemera – Notes, old letters, journal pages or scraps, or meaningful paper items to incorporate into your artwork
- A smock or clothes you don’t mind getting messy
These additions can bring a personal, emotional layer to your work and help tell your creative story.
