Mixed Media Tile Class

Unleash your creativity in our Mixed Media Tile Class! This engaging workshop guides you through the exciting world of mixed media art, using a variety of techniques to transform a simple ceramic tile into a stunning piece.

In this class, you'll explore a range of mediums including:

• Alcohol Inks: Learn how to effectively use alcohol inks for vibrant color and unique effects on your tile surface. Ceramic tiles are an excellent, beginner-friendly surface for working with alcohol inks.
• Texture Paste: Discover various methods for applying texture paste, and how it interacts with alcohol inks to create captivating visual depth.
• Leafing Wax: Master the art of using leafing wax to enhance texture and add a touch of elegance to your mixed media tile.
• Die Cuts & Stamps: Incorporate die cuts and stamps to add focal points and sentiments to your artwork.

What you'll learn:

1. Tile Preparation: Learn the essential steps for cleaning and preparing your ceramic tile for optimal alcohol ink application.
2. Texture Paste Techniques: Get expert tips for applying texture paste for varied effects.
3. Alcohol Ink & Texture Interaction: Understand how different texture pastes react with alcohol inks to create dynamic visual textures.
4. Leafing Wax Application: Discover how to enhance your texture paste and overall piece with leafing wax.
5. Stamping & Embossing: Learn how to add personalized sentiments using stamps and embossing techniques.
6. Die Cut Integration: Master the art of incorporating die cut focal points to elevate your mixed media tile.
7. Coordinating Accents: Develop skills in creating accents that complement and enhance your finished piece.

Supply List:

A comprehensive Supply List PDF is included with the class, detailing every item used and providing links for easy purchasing. You'll also find the Supply List PDF with the introductory video.

Why Ceramic Tiles?

We've chosen ceramic tiles as the ideal surface for this class because they are exceptionally beginner-friendly when working with alcohol inks. While wood panels can be used, they require pre-treatment with Gesso or Primer to properly accept alcohol inks.

Start creating beautiful mixed media art today!