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!