classes

Mixed Media

All of the classes at ArtWorks are energizing and fun, and are for people of all experience levels.

Current Mixed Media Classes

Fun with Gel Plate Printing

Learn what gel print is. Play with assorted design techniques. Create stunning papers.

Dates: September 27, 2025
Times: 12:30 – 4:00 pm
Cost: $60 / one session
Materials Fee: $10
Minimum Students: 4
Maximum Students: 10
Prerequisite: Bring a small group of papers if available, and ideas of your personal taste. Explore Pinterest.

Instructor: Marcia Miller
Contact: Marciamiller934@msn.com

This is art and crafts play at its best. Ideal for beginners as well as artists addicted to all the possibilities this process creates. During this class you will:

 

  • Experiment with a range of design techniques
  • Play with various color combinations
  • Finish the class with a fun assortment of printed papers

Gel plate prints can be used for Collages (see October 4 class), book making, travel journals, personalized greeting cards, and more!

Bring to Class
Bring to class a few design ideas, art supplies you enjoy using, like favorite markers, texture-making tools, a small selection of papers to print on, and copied photos you may want to use (this must be done prior to class as we will not be photo copying). Bring an apron if you have one (we also have smocks and aprons here).

By registering on-line you agree to the Cancellation Policy. Please register at least 24 hours in advance of class. Email melissa@artworks-edmonds.org to make special arrangements.

Collage From a Variety of Papers

This class explores the use of various papers to create unique art work of the student’s choice.

Dates: October 4, 2025
Times: 12:30 – 4:00 pm
Cost: $60 / one session
Materials Fee: $10
Minimum Students: 4
Maximum Students: 8
Prerequisite: Bring a small group of papers if available, and ideas of your personal taste. Explore Pinterest.

Instructor: Marcia Miller
Contact: Marciamiller934@msn.com

Students will create beautiful and compelling collages with papers of their choosing. Papers may include hand-painted papers (see September 27 Gelli Prints class), junk mail flyers and letters, stamps, book pages, magazine visuals, ads, and articles, music scores and maps, tissue paper, printed napkins. Glue sticks are used to adhere papers. Collages include traditional 2D art pieces, as well as small cards and journal or travel entries.

 

In this class students will:
  • Learn design elements for creating a successful collage
  • Experiment with juggling various design components to create a cohesive art piece
  • Complete a finished collage by end of class


Bring to Class:

  • Papers of your choice

By registering on-line you agree to the Cancellation Policy. Please register at least 24 hours in advance of class. Email melissa@artworks-edmonds.org to make special arrangements.

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