Layer Your Art: Paper, Paint & Texture – Fall 2025

Class Overview

Explore texture in this hands-on workshop! Create unique art projects using a variety of materials and techniques including: images, paper, paste, paint, and stencils.

Supplies Needed

• Paper palette pad (recommended: disposable palette paper pad, 9 inches by 12 inches, 40 sheets)
• Acrylic paint set (recommended: basic 24 colors or what you already have)
• Scraper set (recommended: 6 piece set of plastic clay scrapers or pottery scraping tools)
• Palette Knife (recommended: stainless steel No.10 pointy spatula pallet knife for acrylic paints)
• Brush set (recommended; 10 pieces of nylon-hair brushes for acrylic paints)
• Fine mist spray bottle
• Scissors
• Pencil (standard HB or 2B)

Learning Objectives

• Create 3D textures using flexible modeling paste.
• Incorporate decoupage and rice paper seamlessly into artwork.
• Apply stenciling techniques to add intricate designs.
• Blend and layer acrylic paints for depth and dimension.
• Complete unique mixed media projects using a variety of materials.

Who Might Enjoy This Class? 

• Artists interested in exploring mixed media techniques.
• Beginners looking to experiment with texture, decoupage, and stenciling.
• Experienced painters wanting to expand their skills with new materials.
• Crafters who enjoy hands-on, creative projects.
• Anyone looking for a fun and interactive art experience!