Mixed Media Painting Techniques Course (Blue)

Mixed Media Painting Course in Zeist, Haarlem, Utrecht - Starting May 2027 (Blue Block)

Do you want to further develop your creativity and learn new painting techniques? Join the Mixed Media Painting Course! This creative course of 10 lessons starts in May 2027 and is suitable for both beginners and advanced students.

During this mixed media painting course, you will learn to work in layers and discover how to combine different materials and techniques. You will experiment with color, texture, and composition, and develop your own style step by step. In each lesson, you will work with a new technique or material, constantly challenging yourself.

Have you participated in this course before? Then you can join again. You will work independently with the materials provided and can use an easel or table. Prefer to work with a theme? Inspiration cards are always available for those looking for a little extra guidance. And if you just want to join the class one day, that is of course also fine. In Zeist, there is also an Open Studio on Tuesday mornings.

What will you learn in this mixed media painting techniques course?

• Working with different materials and combination techniques
• Understanding color theory and creating color combinations
• Composition and image construction
• Working intuitively and expressively
• Material knowledge: acrylic paint, gesso, ink, collage, chalk, and various mediums
• Building up paintings in layers, with attention to structure and balance

You will work on sturdy paper measuring approximately 25 x 35 cm. At the end of the course, you will have a personal reference guide full of techniques, ideas, and inspiration. After each lesson, we will briefly discuss the work created and you will receive an explanation of the next lesson.

Materials

Most materials are included with the course. For the online course, see here: Online course. Please bring the following yourself for the course in Zeist and Haarlem:

• Flat brush (2-1.5 cm wide, synthetic), smaller brushes for details if needed
• Apron or wear old clothes
• Scissors
• Plastic to protect the table (e.g., a garbage bag)
• Painter's tape (approximately 1 cm wide)
• Wet wipes (e.g., baby wipes)
• Old cloth or paper towels
• Plate with plastic wrap as a palette
• Optional: your favorite colors of acrylic paint, ink

Course structure

The mixed media painting course is divided into three blocks of 10 lessons each: yellow, red, and blue (2x 5 lessons). Each block contains unique assignments and techniques, always including a lesson on textiles. You can join at any time; the order does not matter. The color names are only used as a designation of the program. 

ZEIST: starts Tuesday afternoon in May 2027 | from 1:30 to 4:00 PM | as soon as the dates are known, you can read them here

UTRECHT: starts Wednesday afternoon in May 2027 | from 1:30 to 4:00 PM | as soon as the dates are known, you can read them here

HAARLEM: starts Thursday evening in May 2027 | from 7:00 to 9:30 PM | as soon as the dates are known, you can read them here

HAARLEM: starts Friday afternoon in May 2027 | from 1:30 to 4:00 PM | as soon as the dates are known, you can read them here

Sign up for this painting course in Zeist today

Let yourself be surprised by the versatility of mixed media and make room for your creative process. This course offers plenty of inspiration, practical knowledge, and guidance in a relaxed atmosphere.

Questions? Feel free to email: info@sionasnel.com

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