Take a beautiful coastal photograph and make it unmistakably yours. In this relaxed, hand
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Shore Thing: Embellish Your Own Coastal Photo Art
Take a beautiful coastal photograph and make it unmistakably yours. In this relaxed, hands-on workshop, you'll start with an original fine art photo of the Southern California coast, mounted on a wood block (think Laguna lifeguard towers, rolling surf, and classic PCH signs), then bring it to life with layers of color, texture, and shimmer.
Guided by fine art photographer and mixed media artist Rosanne Nitti, you'll learn how to build glowing sunset skies and moving water from torn tissue and hand-dyed papers, add dimension wShore Thing: Embellish Your Own Coastal Photo Art
Date & Time: November 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM (Pacific Time)
Location: OCFA Showcase Gallery
Join us for a relaxed, hands-on workshop where you’ll transform a beautiful Southern California coastal photo into a unique work of art! Starting with an original fine art photo mounted on wood—featuring iconic scenes like Laguna lifeguard towers and rolling surf—you’ll add layers of color, texture, and shimmer to make it unmistakably yours.
Guided by fine art photographer and mixed media artist Rosanne Nitti, you’ll learn techniques to build glowing sunset skies, create moving water effects with torn tissue and hand-dyed papers, and add dazzling dimension with 3D paints, glitter, and seaside embellishments like tiny starfish and silver dolphins. Choose an inspirational quote to personalize your piece!
No art experience is needed—everyone is an artist who’s willing to play! All materials are provided, and you’ll leave with a finished, one-of-a-kind coastal artwork ready to display or gift.
Come for the creativity, stay for the good company. Art heals the world and makes for a wonderful afternoon!ith 3D paints and glitter accents, highlight details with paint pens, and finish with seaside touches like tiny starfish and silver dolphins. You can also choose an inspirational quote to tuck into your piece.
No art experience needed. Every child is an artist, and so is every grown-up who's willing to play. All materials are provided, and you'll leave with a finished, one-of-a-kind piece of coastal art ready to display or give as a gift.
Come for the creativity, stay for the good company. Art heals the world, and it's a pretty great way to spend an afternoon too.
Includes: your choice of mounted coastal photo, all papers, paints, embellishments, and sealant, plus step-by-step instruction.
Event venue & nearby stays
OCFA Showcase Gallery, 3851 South Bear Street, Santa Ana, United States
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