Mixed Media Painting Techniques Course (Red)

Mixed Media Painting Course in Haarlem, Utrecht, Zeist - starting January 2027

Discover the versatility of mixed media painting in this creative painting course in Haarlem, Utrecht & Zeist. In ten inspiring lessons you will learn to experiment with colour, materials and painting techniques such as acrylic paint, collage, ink, soft pastels and working layer by layer. You will get to work on composition, texture and use of colour, and discover how to combine different media into a personal and expressive artwork. Whether you are a beginner painter or already have experience, this mixed media painting course will help you develop your creativity and further build up your own style and visual language. A complete and accessible course for anyone who wants to learn more about painting, materials and mixed media techniques.

What is mixed media painting?

In mixed media painting you combine different materials and ways of painting in one work. You work layer upon layer, deciding for yourself what remains visible. You choose your own colours and shapes, making each work unique, even if everyone in the group starts with the same steps. No two final results are the same.

You do not need to know how to draw. We work on paper measuring approximately 24 x 30 cm, which you can later bind into a personal reference book containing all the techniques you have learned.

Have you taken this course before? Then you are warmly welcome to participate again at Hart in Haarlem. You can work independently with the materials provided, and make use of an easel or table. Would you prefer a direction or theme? There are several themes available if you are looking for some guidance.

What will you learn in this course?

• Working with different materials and combination techniques
• Understanding colour theory and choosing colour combinations
• Composition and visual structure
• Working intuitively and expressively
• Knowledge of materials: what you can do with acrylic paint, gesso, ink, collage, soft pastels and mediums, among others
• Building up a painting layer by layer in your own style

We work on sturdy paper measuring approximately 25x35 cm, so that at the end of the course you can create a personal reference book with all the techniques you have learned. At the end of the lesson we will gather all the works together and discuss the next lesson.

Materials

Most materials are included for the course at the location. Please bring the following with you:

• Flat brush measuring 2–1.5 cm wide (synthetic, short handle)
• Smaller brushes for detail, if needed
• Apron
• Scissors
• Plastic to protect the table (e.g. an open-cut bin bag)
• Painter's tape 
• Old cloth to dry your brush on
• Wet wipes (e.g. baby wipes)
• Palette: e.g. a plate covered with cling film
• Water container (e.g. a yoghurt cup)
• Optional: your favourite colours of acrylic paint and ink

Course dates:

In Zeist at Heger: Starts Tuesday afternoon 12 January from 1:30 to 4:00 pm

Dates Zeist: 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 26 Jan, 2 Feb, 9 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar

In Utrecht at the Volksuniversiteit: Starts Wednesday afternoon 13 January from 1:30 to 4:00 pm > Book via the Volksuniversiteit website

Dates Utrecht: 13 Jan, 20 Jan, 27 Jan, 3 Feb, 10 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 24 Mar, 31 Mar

In Haarlem at Hart: Starts Friday afternoon 15 January from 1:30 to 4:00 pm

Dates Haarlem: 15 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Feb, 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 26 Mar, 2 Apr

Course structure

The painting course consists of 3 blocks of 10 lessons each: yellow, red and blue. You can join at any time. The order is not important. Each series contains new techniques and assignments, always including one lesson in which we work on textiles. The names of the blocks refer only to the programme, not to the use of colour.

More information

Would you like to know what a lesson looks like? Then watch my YouTube video with an impression of the atmosphere of the lessons. Please note: the programme may differ slightly from the content of the video.

Registration and contact

Sign up for this creative painting course and discover how fun and surprising mixed media painting is!

Do you have questions? Feel free to email: info@sionasnel.com

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Refund policy

Missed lessons cannot be made up. You will receive a step-by-step guide so that you can do the lesson yourself at home.