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Mixed Media On Paper Workshop

  • Ages 18+

Explore bold expression in this hands-on mixed media workshop—layer paint, collage & your story on paper.

By Criss Chaney

Location

Criss Chaney Art

23 Caserta Drive Berwick, VIC 3806 Australia

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • Free venue parking

Whether you're new to painting or believe you’re not creative, this workshop offers a fun and accessible way to loosen up and reconnect with your artistic side.


By the end of the session, you’ll have the confidence and skills to continue experimenting and creating at home.


During the workshop, we’ll explore:

  • A variety of materials for mixed media artworks
  • Different texture techniques and how to incorporate them into your art
  • Methods for documenting your experiments and building a personal resource library
  • Creating custom papers with layered textures and mixed media techniques
  • Enhancing artwork with texture and depth
  • Using various resist techniques for washes
  • Incorporating stencils in diverse ways
  • Highlighting and accentuating textures in your work
  • Working with spray paints to achieve unique effects
  • Producing a finished artwork that integrates everything you've learned
  • Taping edges for a clean, professional presentation


Throughout the workshop, I will demonstrate key techniques and provide examples of how to layer, combine, and refine your work for more dynamic and multifaceted effects. You’ll also gain inspiration by observing your fellow students’ approaches, experimenting with different methods, and sharing creative discoveries.


By the end of the workshop, you will have:

  • One completed A3 artwork showcasing a variety of techniques and materials
  • A personal collection of sample paper swatches in your sketchbook, along with step-by-step notes for future reference


All necessary materials are provided as part of your workshop fee, including:

  • A selection of sample papers to get you inspired
  • High-quality 300gsm paper for your final artwork
  • Brushes, stencils, reference images, paints, and mediums
  • Additional materials for your final artwork
  • Tea, coffee, and light morning and afternoon refreshments


What to Bring

Curiosity
This is an experimental class where one idea leads to another, helping you develop unique techniques that you can continue to explore long after the workshop.

Lunch
While you can visit nearby cafés, they are a short drive away, and parking may be limited. Bringing your own lunch will allow you to maximize your painting and learning time.

Sketchbook
Ideal for taking notes and compiling your personal collage paper library.

Old Clothes or Apron
Please wear something you don’t mind getting paint on.

Respirator (Optional)
If you're sensitive to vapours, you may want to bring a respirator, as we will be using spray paints outdoors for a small portion of the class


To secure your place in this workshop, please complete your purchase above.

Full payment is required at the time of booking and can be made via my website using all major credit cards, PayPal, or Afterpay.

Once your payment is received, I will confirm your booking and provide any additional details you may need.

Frequently asked questions

What's Included?

A selection of sample papers to get you inspired. High-quality 300gsm paper for your final artwork. Brushes, stencils, reference images, paints, and mediums. Additional materials for your final artwork. Tea, coffee, and light morning and afternoon refreshments

What Should I Bring?

Lunch, Please wear something you don’t mind getting paint on. Respirator (Optional). Enthusiasm and a willingness to dive into the creative process!

Organized by

Criss Chaney is an American painter based in Berwick, on Melbourne’s urban fringe, whose art boldly explores the intersection of self-expression, emotional depth, and human complexity. Trained originally as a glass artist in the UK and shaped by years of global travel, Criss channels her life’s journey into multi-layered paintings that reveal raw introspection and untamed spirit.

Her Berwick studio is more than just a creative space—it’s a vibrant hub of artistic growth, empowerment, and community connection. Through her fine art, murals, and transformative workshops, Criss inspires others to embrace vulnerability, explore identity, and live unapologetically.

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