Course Description
Welcome to Mixed Media Kickstart!
What is Mixed Media Kickstart all about?
If you're a beginner or intermediate creative and are starting on your journey of mixed media, I want to share with you the things that I've learned over the years to help you get creating faster and to help clear up any questions you might have.
I've put together a series of workshops that will help answers all your questions, when it comes to how to start, what paints to use, what kinds of mediums you should have, what is gesso and so much more!
This is Mixed Media Kickstart # 5 !
But let me tell you a little bit about ALL the modules in this workshop series. And a bonus for you!
Mixed media kickstart #1
We'll talk about what is mixed media (my art soulmate)
Brushes, palettes
Substrates - what works best for mixed media
And Paints - All the types of acrylics and what I use the most and why![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/thinkific/file_uploads/51436/images/d7c/a4d/763/mmk1_pic1.jpg)
Mixed media kickstart #2 - It's all about color!
A non boring approach to color theory
Where to find Color inspiration
How to get the right color for a project
How to tone your paints
Mixing the perfect color
Why complementary colors could be your answer to finishing your project
Mixed media kickstart #3 Mediums
Gesso, super heavy gesso
gels, fluid matte medium, collage
how to use them
what's the best to have in your tool box
image transfer
modeling paste
Mixed media kickstart # 4- Watersoluble products
Soft pastels
art crayons, Stabilo woody, neocolors
charcoal pencils, stabilo all pencil
watercolor and intense pencils
When to use water-soluble products in your project
how to make them permanent
the difference between soft pastels and oil pastels
how to use watercolor in mixed media
Mixed media kickstart # 5 (your here!)
10 ways to use your stencils (we'll be painting, spraying and using our gel plate for some fun techniques with our stencils)
How to seal and fixed your projects. This is an important step to keep your creations perfect.
How to set up your workspace for large and small spaces and a tour of my space.
How my mentor told me to set my space and why it helps
Mixed media kickstart bonus projects
Two great projects start to finish using what we've learned over the 5 workshops
I would love to see you in one or all of the other workshops.... I created them as individual workshops so that if you have just one question you can take just that workshop.
Maybe you'd like a refresher..... then the bundle would work for you.......and don't forget the bonus and discount if you get them all.
All the workshops bundled together are only $49.00
If you purchase them individually, they would be $ 69.00
All videos are closed captioned now! AND there is also a transcript of each video!
There's a discussion area and community area to share your progress, ask questions and discuss where you are in your progress. And I'm always available when you need help.
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I have to be at my computer at a certain time? No, this is a self-paced workshop, so you can learn when the timing is right for you.
- How long do I have to take the workshop? You have lifetime access.
- Can I share my workshop with a friend? No, these are for personal use and really honor your integrity to keep these as just yours.
- High-speed internet will help with your video watching
- Are the videos downloadable? YES!
- Can I get a refund? Unfortunately no because you will have immediate access to all the material, unless there are special circumstances.
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Artist/Creative Soul Shawn Petite
Course curriculum
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What to expect from this workshop
FREE PREVIEW -
how to get the most from this workshop
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How to set up your space part 1
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How to set up your space part 2
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Setting up your space including small space options part 3
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Fixing and sealing your projects
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1 how to get a clean image when stenciling
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2 stencils as your guide - hand painting
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3 & 4 Taping and uneven edges technique
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5 reverse stenciling
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6 Painting your stencil
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7 stencil over a stencil
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8 gel medium, crackle and texture paste
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9 stenciling with a gel plate part 1
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9 stenciling with a gel plate part 2
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10 stamping through your stencil with a gel plate
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11 spray painting and stamping
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Thanks for being here
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About this course
- $12.00
- 18 lessons
- 2 hours of video content
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$49.00
Mixed media kickstart bundle