Selwyn Community Education

Still Life in Mixed Media: Exploring Creativity and Technique

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Embark on a thrilling artistic journey as we delve into the captivating world of still life.

Sun 07 Sep

Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland. Presenters: Sally Barron
- $95.00 incl. GST
Session information

Sessions

Sunday workshop

Sun 07 Sep 10:00 - Sun 07 Sep 16:00
At Selwyn College, Auckland.

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Description

Unleash your creativity and explore new artistic techniques in this exciting mixed media course focused on still life. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this class offers a unique opportunity to combine traditional and modern mediums to bring everyday objects to life in fresh and dynamic ways.

You’ll start by studying the essentials of still life composition, focusing on lighting, texture, and form. From there, you’ll learn how to integrate various materials—such as acrylics, charcoal, pastels, collage elements, and even fabric or found objects—into your artwork. Through guided exercises and individual projects, you will discover how to layer and combine these materials to create depth, contrast, and interest in your pieces.

Throughout the course, you will

Explore the foundational techniques of still life drawing and painting.
Learn how to mix different media—acrylics, pastels, inks, and more—for a layered, textured effect.
Develop your own mixed media style while focusing on composition, color, and light.
Receive feedback and guidance as you experiment with materials and processes.

By the end of the course, you'll have a deeper understanding of mixed media techniques and how to apply them to create compelling, textured still life artwork. This course is perfect for artists who want to expand their skills and express their creativity in new and exciting ways!