Classes At The Mill!

Summer Classes 2017

Larissa will be hosting 'Art in the Garden' classes this summer,
where blooms in her garden serve as inspiration for printmaking and
mixed-media creations.

You do not need an art background to participate. Just
bring an open mind, a love of colour and a willingness to play!

Drop-In Fridays: Weekly Theme

Creative individuals are encouraged to bring their own artwork or journals

in-progress for feedback and suggestions, or just to work in a stimulating environment surrounded by beautiful gardens. I will be available for technique advice or artistic Q&A.

  • Date: Fridays, July 21, Aug 11, 18, 25, Sep 1
  • Duration: drop-in from 6-9PM
  • Some supplies available, but bring what you need
  • Price: $10/person

Mixed Media: Painting from (and with) Live Flowers

Description

Participants will pick flowers from the garden here to create a one-of-a-kind

bouquet, then build up an abstract background from which the flowers will develop. Using collage, scraffito, fluid acrylics and various layering techniques.

  • Date: July 20, Aug 17, 31
  • Duration: 2.5 hours, 6-8:30 PM
  • All supplies included
  • Price: $65/person (max. 8)

Mixed Media: If You Were A Tree …

Participants will experiment with watercolour paper and fluid acrylics,

creating an abstract background from which their own tree will emerge.

  • Date: Aug 10, 24
  • Duration: 2.5 hours, 6-8:30 PM
  • All supplies included
  • Price: $65/person (max. 8)

Printmaking: Linocut

Participants will create a one-of-a-kind stamp, hand-carved with gouge and

then print a small edition on rice paper.

  • Date: Inquire to Book
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • All supplies included
  • Price: $65/person (max. 8)

Printmaking: Monoprinting

Participants will create a watercolour paper on plexiglass and transfer

the image to watercolour paper. This is an expressionistic, one-of-a-kind art form.

  • Date: Inquire to Book
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • All supplies included
  • Price: $65/person (max. 8)

Printmaking: Collograph

Participants will build up a plate using various textural elements, including

oil-based inks, and then print their designs.

  • Date: Inquire to Book
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • All supplies included
  • Price: $65/person (max. 8)

Mixed Media: Outside the Box

Participants will be required to bring a small box or container and broken,

found or sacred objects, used to create a personal assemblage tied together into a single theme.

  • Date: Inquire to Book
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Bring container and personal objects (some will be provided for inspiration)
  • Price: $80/person (max. 8)

For sign-up please contact Larissa via Facebook or the Contact page.

Hope to see you there!