About this Event
Come to the Local Art Gallery and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of mixed media art with Springfield artist, Heather Geoffrey, in Woodland Wonders: A Mixed Media Series. This 5-part series invites you to explore the delightful blend of decoupage, collage, and paint on wooden canvases. Perfect for both beginners and experienced artists, each class offers a unique project that will spark your creativity and expand your artistic skills.
Session 4:
Wooden Trinket / Treasure Box - Create a magical keepsake box using mixed media layers and decoupage techniques. Craft a unique piece to give as a gift or for treasured trinkets and memories.
$35 / class or $140 for the Series Ticket, a 20% discount! Age 12+
Buy your series ticket before 7/30/24. Click !
All the classes:
Session 1: Wooden Bookmark/Tag. Tuesday, 7/30/24 from 1-3pm.
Session 2: Wooden Hanging Postcard. Tuesday, 8/27/24 from 1-3pm.
Session 3: Wooden Shadow Box. Tuesday, 9/24/24 from 1-3pm.
Session 4: Wooden Trinket Box. Tuesday, 10/22/24 from 1-3pm.
Session 5: Make-Up Class & Project Completion. Tuesday, 11/19/24 from 1-3pm.
Who Should Attend:
This workshop is perfect for anyone interested in learning the basics of decoupage with some mixed media techniques. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refresh your skills, no prior experience is necessary—just bring your enthusiasm and creativity! Suitable for ages 12 and up.
What to Bring:
All materials will be provided, but feel free to bring any personal items or materials you'd like to incorporate into your project.
Artist Bio
I am an interdisciplinary artist whose body of work includes acrylic painting, digital photography, analog collage, multimedia works, written word, and performance. I was born on the border between the United States and Canada in Newport, Vermont. In 2009, I received a BA in Interdisciplinary Studies with focuses on: Borderland Theory and Spirituality in Artistic Process & Creation from Goddard College. I went on to expand my studies with focuses on: The Medicine of Art, Artist as Keeper of Ancestry and Lineage, Artist as Vessel, and Borderland Theory and Expression in Artistic Process. I received an MFA in Interdisciplinary Arts from Goddard College in 2012. My paintings, photography, collage, and multimedia works have been exhibited in both group and solo exhibitions and my work has been commissioned for public murals and private collections.
I experience creating art as an ongoing dialogue with the worlds that I inhabit and those that inhabit me. I believe that the seen and unseen worlds of the physical, imaginary, emotional, and spiritual are constantly in conversation. It is this ongoing conversation that I find magical and am most curious about and interested in. It is where my artistic creations rise out of. I think of these creations as portals and doorways into a realm or universe. It is my hope that viewers of my work feel invited into this realm and become increasingly aware of the magic and wonder that can be found within their own. Over the years my work has expanded to embrace and include a lighter and more whimsical expression. This is especially true in my works of analog collage and mixed media. Opening myself to this ongoing exploration and allowing it to lead me in new directions has been a core experience and focus of my work since 2020.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Mill District Local Art Gallery, 91 Cowls Road, Amherst, United States
USD 39.19
