Unlock the Mystery of Mixed Media Art-
Your Journey from Wonder to Creation.
Remember the first time you saw a mixed media art piece? Maybe it was a photograph in a magazine or a captivating image online. You paused, intrigued and awestruck, and thought to yourself, 'Wow, how did that artist ever do that? I wouldn’t even know where to begin!' That moment of wonder is where many journeys in art start, but too often, they also end there, shrouded in mystery.
That blend of colors, textures, and forms may seem like a labyrinth of artistry too complex to navigate. You might've yearned to replicate such beauty, to pour your emotions and stories into handmade books, art journal spreads, abstract collage, and giftable items, but the mere thought of where or how to commence left you hesitating on the sidelines.
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Ever wondered
how to start
creating
mixed media art?
You're not alone.
The world of mixed media art can seem distant and complex, especially when balancing life's demands as a caregiver, a working parent or someone who can't easily travel for in-depth workshops.
But here's the good news:
the digital age has transformed learning, bringing the once-distant world of art right to your fingertips.
At Fodder School, we've demystified the process of creating stunning mixed media art.
Our online courses are designed for real people with busy lives, just like you. We guide you step-by-step, from the initial "I wouldn’t even know where to begin" to the proud moment of "I created this!"
Unlock the mystery and start your journey in mixed media art today. Your masterpiece awaits, and we're here to help you every step of the way. Enroll now and transform your curiosity into creativity.
Enjoy the benefits of this Introductory Course on Willa Workshops:
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Exceptional Value: Begin mastering mixed media art for just $19 – a fraction of the cost of traditional art classes.
- Learn at Your Leisure: Enjoy the flexibility to study anytime, anywhere. Perfect for busy lifestyles.
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Artistic Development: Elevate your creative skills and express your unique artistic voice.
- Beginner-Friendly: Tailored for beginners, our course makes starting your art journey easy and enjoyable.
- Use Your Art Supplies: Why let all of your art supplies dry up in a drawer when you could be making fun projects with them?
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Art Heals: It is a scientific fact that time spent creating calms our over activated nervous systems.
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Expert Instructors: Learn from seasoned artists with years of experience in mixed media techniques.
- Lifetime Access: Revisit lessons anytime with unlimited access to course materials.
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Closed Captioning: English, Spanish, French, German and Hebrew (other languages on request!) subtitles on the videos for the course.
Imagine the satisfaction
of creating art
that resonates
with your soul.
Art that you'll proudly display and share.
At Fodder School,
we make it possible, accessible, and enjoyable.
For just $19, you're not just buying a course; you're investing in your starting point on a journey of self-discovery and artistic fulfillment.
Your mixed media art journey starts here and now. Are you ready?
Hello! I'm Wendy Solganik
Otherwise known as @willa.wanders on Instagram.
I'm a huge fan of mixed media art, but when I first saw this art form over 25 year ago, I simply had no idea how to begin to learn how to make it. I did calligraphy and hand lettering, I scrapbooked, I made handmade cards and stationery, I bound handmade books and journals, I painted with watercolors, I knit, I tried Zentangle, adult coloring books and so many other things . . .
but the amazing world of mixed media art escaped me . . .
until a few years ago.
Once I was turned on to creating my own collage fodder (basically, making my own hand made materials for use in art projects) from a wide range of incredible mixed media art teachers, a whole world was unlocked for me. I finally fell hard and fast for making mixed media art.
It is now my mission to share the love of collage fodder creation with as many people as I can.
Tiffany Sharpe
Tiffany is a handmade book maker and mixed media artist who also happens to be the Executive Producer of Fodder School. You can find Tiffany on Instagram @tiffanysimplysharpe and on the web at https://tiffanysimplysharpe.com
Megan Quinlan
Megan is a mixed media artist and product designer who also happens to be a teacher in Fodder School and on The Willa Workshops. You can find Megan on Instagram @meganquinlanstudios and on the web at https://www.etsy.com/shop/MeganQuinlanStudio
Let us hold your hand.
What will we be making in this course?
Introduction to Mixed Media Art with Handmade Collage Papers has ten lessons on how to make your own painted papers. It is an easy and great way to get started with mixed media art.
- Lesson 1: Collecting a variety of papers
- Lesson 2: Mixing color and creating basic solids
- Lesson 3: Grungy collage fodder with a gelli plate
- Lesson 4: Watercolor + Stencil Magic
- Lesson 5: Creating repeat patterns with stamps and household items
- Lesson 6: Sgraffito Fodder
- Lesson 7: Stencils + Acrylic Paints
- Lesson 8: Macro Fodder
- Lesson 9: Graffiti Fodder
- Lesson 10: Transparent Tissue Fodder
We will also be sharing with you lots of examples of the things that Wendy, Megan and Tiffany love to do with their painted papers so that you can see how making your own collage fodder is the gateway into incredible mixed media art and why we love collage fodder so much!
We are on a mission to make mixed media art one of the greatest joys and pleasures in your life.
What our happy students
are saying . . .
Do you crave making gorgous yet playful art like this but think you don't have the skills?
You've seen the photos of mixed media art in magazines.
You've seen them on Instagram.
You've seen interesting art journals and handmade books, mixed media collage art, Artist Trading Cards, fun and funky household items, paper dolls, and so much more.
You have no idea how to even begin making art that looks so complex.
We are typically taught to make arts and crafts one process at a time, and the super popular crafts like knitting, crochet, watercolor painting and calligraphy have classes that only touch on one process at a time.
Mixed Media art classes were something that were previously only available to those that had access to the masters of this craft: the travelling mixed media art teachers.
But things have really changed for the better in the past few years.
As a result of those changes, more and more people are experiencing the joy of mixed media art.
But even those changes wouldn't help a true beginner get started and gain a tremendous amount of confidence in this art form.
Which results in most people never even trying their hand at mixed media art.
How do I take this class?
Once you register for this class, you will be directed to a thank you page with a link to click to access the class.
The class is hosted on the Willa Workshops platform on Teachable.
You will have immediate access to the supply list and all of the lessons for the course and you can do them at your convenience.
You will have lifetime access to all of the lessons.
We recommend doing one new lesson every day (or every other day or more) until you have completed the class, but you do not need to complete all of the lessons in order to get the full experience of the joy of making collage fodder!
Who is this class for?
This class is for anyone who has every looked at mixed media art and thought: "I wish I could make something like that!"
It is appropriate for teens and adults.
No art experience is necessary, just an interest in making!
If you are already an artist or crafter of any kind, but you haven't yet been turned on to Mixed Media Collage Art, this is also a perfect course for you!
Are the lessons closed captioned?
Yes they are.
What art supplies do I need to take this course?
While mixed media art in general is a pretty supply heavy form of art, and people who love mixed media art tend to also be collectors of art supplies, this course can be done with very simple supplies:
plain paper, acrylic paint in a few colors (inexpensive craft paints work just fine!), and old credit card or hotel room key, a brayer, a gelli plate (don't worry if you don't know what that is yet, we will show you!), stencils, pens/pencils/markers/paint pens/crayons.
The Path Not Taken:
Understanding the Cost of Inaction
"The journey of self-discovery through art begins with a single step, but what if that step is never taken?"
It's not merely about the artworks that never come to life under your hands. It's about the parts of your own self that remain undiscovered, unexplored. Each brush stroke you don't make, each texture you don't play with, is a piece of your inner mosaic that stays incomplete.
Creating the results that you want starts with making your own handmade collage materials
aka COLLAGE FODDER
(food for your art)
And as it just so happens, making your own collage fodder happens to be one of the best things that you can do for your overstimulated nervous system.
The greatest thing is not only will you love using it, you will love making it even more!
