Introduction to Mixed Media - Mixed Media Postcards

Description

First 5 sales get an exclusive 50% discounted price of £6, Offer valid from Saturday, 16th November to Sunday, 24rth November (or until the first 5 spots are gone!). **** Have you always wanted to create your own mixed media art? If so, this class is perfect for you! Mixed media is all about combining different materials and art techniques—like paint, collage, ink, or even found objects—to create unique, layered pieces of art. It’s a flexible and fun way to experiment, allowing you to blend various textures, colours, and styles all in one project. In this class, I’ll show you how to make simple personalized postcards using mixed media techniques—no special supplies needed, just materials you likely already have at home. We’ll explore techniques like collage, layering, adding stencils, stamps, colours, and even some creative ways to finish your cards with inspiring quotes. This class is ideal for beginners, as you’ll be able to create a complete project from start to finish. By the end, you’ll have made four unique mixed media postcards and gained new skills along the way. Whether you’re new to mixed media or just looking to add a personal touch to your mail with some Happy Mail To give you an idea, what kind of tools and materials will be used in this class - Plastic sheet or old newspaper to protect your work surface - Brushes, various sizes (for painting the background, adding splatters, using stencils, applying PVA glue etc) - Jar with water for cleaning the brushes - Lids or small containers for mixing the paints - PVA glue (slightly watered down) - Glue stick - Pencil & ruler - Scissors or craft knife cutting mat - Stamps, stamp pads, stencils, bottle caps, bubble wrap, string wrapped around a box, pencil with eraser end (all for adding texture, details, patterns etc) - China marker or black crayon, - White card stock, watercolour paper (about 180 gsm) or old wall calendar page (as long as it's not glossy and has about the same thickness as ordinary card stock - Various paints, e.g. acrylic paint, emulsion, poster paint - Scrap paper, book pages, maps, tissue paper, gift wrapping paper, patterned napkins, magazines, catalogues, lined paper, used envelopes, sewing patterns, brown parcel paper etc -Envelopes for posting the cards (optional)

What's included in the price?

An easy-to-follow series of videos, teaching you, step by step, how to create mixed media postcards. Downloadable PDF files to print out - list of tools and materials - a page of affirmations and quotes used in the creation of this class, plus an additional selection for you to use

Maker

The Forgotten Bookshop Girl

with Craft Courses since 2017

Message the tutor

Nina Vangerow, an artist living in rural Wales, leads diverse workshops exploring mixed media, book binding, journaling, ink drawings, and mono printing. With a welcoming approach tailored for beginners, Nina aims to democratize creativity and foster self-assurance in artistic expression. Recognizing the impact of art on mental wellness, she is also a certified coach, guiding individuals past creative barriers to lead fulfilling, imaginative lives.