Workshop | Mixed Media • Spring Flowers with Deborah Shriver | Art-A-Fair

Create a vibrant, textured floral artwork using a combination of paper and paint in this hands-on mixed media workshop. Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike, this class will guide you step-by-step in building a layered composition that brings flowers to life on canvas.

You’ll start by exploring what defines mixed media and how combining materials adds depth, interest, and personality to your work. Then, learn how to apply paper to a canvas using simple collage techniques—creating a rich foundation full of texture and visual movement.

From there, you’ll paint expressive acrylic flowers, a vase, and foliage, learning how to layer color, build dimension, and create eye-catching focal points. Along the way, you’ll gain confidence in composition, color choices, and creative decision-making.

In this workshop, you will learn to:

• Understand what makes artwork “mixed media” and how to combine materials successfully

• Apply paper to canvas using collage techniques for texture and depth

• Paint stylized acrylic flowers, leaves, and a vase

• Layer materials and paint to create a cohesive, dimensional piece

• Develop your own artistic style while working from a guided project

Leave with a finished 3D-inspired floral canvas that’s ready to display—and the skills to continue exploring mixed media at home.

Limited to 10 Participants

Skill Level: Beginner and Up