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Woodland Study | A Mixed Media Assemblage WorkshopCelebrate the richness of late fall with a layered mixed media assemblage inspired by the curious treasures, textures, and colors of the woodland floor.
Working on an architectural wood arch panel, participants will create a dimensional botanical composition using hand-painted cast mushrooms, preserved mosses, botanical elements, a cast beetle, metallic accents, and an assortment of nature-inspired materials.
Layer by layer, these individual elements will come together to create a small collected world that feels somewhere between a botanical study, a woodland still life, and a treasured piece from an old naturalist's cabinet.
We'll begin by painting and finishing our wood arches, introducing warm metallic gold and deeper contrasting tones to create the foundation for the piece. From there, we'll paint our dimensional cast elements and explore color, texture, and surface treatments before beginning the process of arranging and assembling the composition.
A large part of Woodland Study will focus on the art of assemblage—learning how materials with different shapes, textures, colors, and visual weights can be layered together to create depth, movement, and balance. Rather than everyone reproducing the exact same arrangement, you'll be encouraged to experiment with placement and make creative decisions along the way, allowing each finished piece to develop its own personality.
Bright preserved mosses bring an unexpected freshness to the deeper woodland palette, while mushrooms, botanicals, natural textures, and touches of antique gold give the artwork a romantic, slightly old-world character. The result is a dimensional piece that celebrates the season without feeling like traditional fall décor.
Throughout the afternoon, I'll guide you through painting, finishing, composition, layering, and final assembly while leaving plenty of room for your own creative interpretation. Each participant will leave with a completed Woodland Study assemblage, approximately 13" tall × 7" wide, which can be displayed on a small tabletop easel or finished with hardware for hanging as dimensional wall art.
Details
📅 Date: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2026
🕑 Time: 2:00 PM
📍 Location: 1923 LEGACY LOUNGE at Memorial Florist
2320 S Memorial Dr | Appleton, WI
💵 Cost: $50 per participant
🎟 Limited seating · Pre-registration required · No walk-ins
Your Studio Experience Includes
One architectural wood arch substrate
Dimensional cast mushroom elements
Cast beetle embellishment
Assorted preserved mosses and woodland textures
Curated botanical and nature-inspired elements
Acrylic and metallic paints
Mixed media and assemblage materials
Use of studio tools
Guided instruction in painting, composition, layering, and assembly
All materials included
Make It Personal
Past participants have asked if they may bring a few of their own small treasures or mixed media elements to incorporate into their work—and absolutely! If you have a small botanical element, dried flower, interesting natural texture, tiny found object, vintage bit, bead, charm, or other meaningful embellishment that feels at home in your woodland collection, you're welcome to bring it along. Adding a personal element can make your finished assemblage feel even more uniquely yours.
All materials needed to complete the project will be provided, so bringing additional elements is completely optional.
*** No previous mixed media or assemblage experience is required.
Woodland Study is an art-forward studio experience designed for adults and teens who enjoy exploring unusual materials, working with texture and composition, and creating artwork that feels distinctly their own.
Inspired by botanical collections, old-world natural history, and the rich textures of the forest floor, this workshop celebrates the transition into the quieter days of late fall through a contemporary mixed media approach.
Every element has been thoughtfully prepared so you can arrive ready to slow down, experiment, and enjoy an afternoon of creating.
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2320 S Memorial Dr, Appleton, WI, United States, Wisconsin 54915
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