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Workshop | Mixed Media & Street Art Techniques
September 10, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 4:00 pm
$120MIXED MEDIA & STREET ART 1 Day immersive WORKSHOP
Led by Janie Reisler
In this 1-Day WORKSHOP, the instructor will be teaching some of the trending techniques that STREET, MURAL, and MIXED MEDIA artists use today to create a layered and dynamic mixed media piece with the street art inspired aesthetic. Attendees are invited to explore the following techniques by applying them to their own large scale work of art. Attendees will leave this workshop with a completed piece! This workshop is for all levels of experience. Best suited for ages 16+. Deadline to register is August 11th at 11:59PM.
The techniques include:
- Proper collage technique
- Gold leaf application
- Photo transfers with gel medium
- Graffiti typography
- A brief history of the street art style
The workshop theme for September is Wynwood Walls Graffiti Inspired by the mural artists of Wynwood Walls in Miami. Students will be learning about a handful of muralists as well as their drawing techniques to draw inspiration from their work.
Envision YOUR PROJECT as a JOURNEY. Start thinking about a main theme or event you’d like to build upon. Varnish will be done at home, yet proper technique will be demonstrated in the session. You’re encouraged to register early, as the instructor will be sending out some notes to prepare you for this hands-on workshop. Take notes, Google STREET ART, MURAL ART, MODERN MIXED MEDIA ART and start the process of putting together IDEAS. This WORKSHOP is an EXPERIENCE that you will surely grow creatively from and move on into a NEW DIRECTION in your future projects.
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WORKSHOP SCHEDULE (subject to change)
10:30am Workshop Begins
1:00pm Break for Lunch Please bring food or beverage of your choice for the lunch break. Arts Warehouse has a large refrigerator where items may be stored as well as a microwave if needed. Bedner’s Market is just a short walk away with fresh made soups, salads, and sandwiches available as well.
4:00pm Workshop is dismissed
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MATERIALS LIST All materials will be provided, including this list below.
MATERIALS FEE PER PERSON: $60 *which is included in the workshop fee.
- LARGE PRESSED WOOD BOARD
- Gesso and roller to use for your primary basecoat
- Clear Glue
- Assorted Paints
- Glitter
- Masking Tape
- Sponge brushes
- Sharpie Pen
- Water cups
- Glue stick
- Paint Brushes
- Old magazines
- Scissors
- Painters tape
- Tissue paper
Please feel free to bring ART SUPPLIES you have at home to make it truly unique:
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- A used journal, pad or sketch book
- Glue gun
- Stickers
- Crayons
- Foreign Newspapers
- Coloring Books
- Old Comic Books
- Tissue paper/Wrapping Paper
- Doilies
- Old Photographs
- Old Sketches and Art work
- Cord, Raffia, Foil Wrap…BE CREATIVE!
Click here to register
** In the event of a cancellation more than seventy two (72) hours prior to the event date, the applicant will receive a refund of the ticket fee. No refund will be given if less than seventy two (72) hours notice of the cancellation is given.
About the Instructor:
Janie Reisler is a new resident to South Florida coming from Montreal, Canada. She is an artist, graphic designer, graduate art historian and educator and has been teaching many art styles for over 30 years. These styles include classical life drawing, 3D design, fashion illustration, drawing from the live model, decorative painting, collage, recycled/upcycled art and currently the trending, MIXED MEDIA/ STREET ART STYLE. She is thrilled to bring her passion and expertise to the Arts Warehouse in DELRAY BEACH.