Mixed Media & Collage
Explore colour, texture, and composition by combining different materials, images, and techniques to create one original artwork.
This workshop introduces you to the creative possibilities of mixed media collage. You’ll experiment with different materials, from coloured papers and printed imagery to paint, textured surfaces, and everyday objects, discovering how layering and combining elements can transform your work. You’ll also explore composition, contrast, and visual storytelling, learning how to create artwork that feels expressive, imaginative, and uniquely your own.
After a short introduction to mixed media techniques and creative inspiration, it’s completely hands-on. You’ll explore cutting, tearing, arranging, layering, and combining materials, experimenting with different compositions before developing your final piece. Working alongside other participants, you’ll exchange ideas, discover new approaches, and build confidence in your creative decisions. By the end, you’ll have created your own original mixed media collage, bringing together different textures, colours, and techniques into a finished artwork ready to display or add to your portfolio.
What You’ll Learn
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Exploring colour, shape, texture, and composition through mixed media collage
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Combining paper, paint, printed imagery, and textured materials
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Experimenting with cutting, tearing, layering, and arranging
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Using contrast, balance, and visual storytelling
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Creating depth and dimension through overlapping materials
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Developing your own artistic style and creative expression
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Bringing different techniques together into one finished artwork
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Building confidence in creative decision-making
Group Size & Format
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Maximum 8/10 people
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Practical and interactive
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Learn by doing, not just watching
What’s Included
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All collage materials, paints, papers, and adhesives provided
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A selection of textures, printed imagery, and decorative materials
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Access to scissors, brushes, and creative tools
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Step-by-step demonstrations of mixed media techniques
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Guidance on composition, layering, and colour combinations
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Hands-on experimentation with different materials
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Individual guidance and feedback throughout
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A relaxed, supportive, and creative environment
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Opportunities to share ideas and explore different approaches
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Your own finished mixed media collage to take home
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An original artwork ready to display or add to your portfolio
Who It's For?
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Beginners wanting to explore collage in a relaxed setting
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Creatives interested in experimenting with different materials
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Anyone looking to build confidence and express their individuality
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People exploring new techniques for personal or portfolio work
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Artists from other disciplines wanting to try mixed media
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Anyone seeking a fun, mindful, and hands-on creative experience
Dates, Times & Location
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All Dates are Below
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Duration: [e.g. 2 hours]
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Location: Whitworth chambers, Northampton
Led by three creative professionals passionate about inspiring artistic expression and experimentation.thers
Louise Troy
Louise brings a playful and expressive approach to mixed media collage, encouraging participants to explore colour, texture, and imaginative combinations of materials. She focuses on creating a relaxed, welcoming environment where everyone feels confident experimenting, expressing themselves, and developing their own unique artwork.
Dylan Jake
Dylan brings his background in contemporary art and visual composition to the workshop, helping participants explore how colour, shape, imagery, and texture work together. He encourages creative experimentation, unconventional techniques, and visual storytelling, supporting participants in developing bold, expressive, and original collages.
Jack Savage
Jack focuses on the practical and experimental side of mixed media collage, guiding participants through layering, composition, and combining different materials. He helps participants explore new techniques, develop their ideas, and bring individual elements together into a cohesive, finished artwork.