All upcoming Studio Arts: Mixed Media classes

Take a dive into making dimensional materials from raw paper pulp. Using molds and other forms, cast into a multitude of shapes and colors that can be mounted on two-dimensional surfaces to provide 3D elements that are unique and lightweight.

Sketch birds and nature, then combine your drawings with painting, paper, and paint, adding textures to create mixed-media art.

Learn to fashion a hypericum (St. John’s wort) and roses in several stages of bloom, constructing petals and leaves with and without wire, using spun cotton and foam balls to turn paper into a beautiful posy.

Take a break from your art creating routine and use this time to revive and reimagine unfinished or unsuccessful pieces. Using mixed-media materials and techniques, explore ways to alter works to arrive at new interpretations.

This workshop breaks down learning to depict the figure into manageable pieces in a way that enables students to quickly create dynamic, powerful images without anatomical bells and whistles. The minimalist approach to anatomy frees students to compose artworks that represent their creative vision with drawing, painting, and collage.

Learn to sketch animals and objects found in nature, then combine your drawings with painting and additional elements and textures to create whimsical or serious mixed-media art.

Working primarily with wood and boxes as foundation materials, explore a range of options for creating dimensional art pieces that can be freestanding or wall-mounted.

Explore Smithsonian gardens as you begin with sketching and photographing in the gardens, then head back to the studio to turn your vision into mixed-media artwork.

Discover a variety of approaches to creating mixed-media collages and learn techniques for creating interesting, personalized papers for art applications. Find out how to capitalize on everyday materials; learn to use household tools and utensils to make stencils and create patterns and textures on papers.