Mixed Media Workshop with Kim Shaw! May 19, 6-8pm
Join us for a Mixed Media Workshop with Kim Shaw on Thursday, May 19 from 6-8pm at Start Here Coffee. This workshop will encourage voice, inspiration, and identity through exploration with a wide variety of materials and mediums. No prior experience is needed and all materials are included! Items we will use include found objects, magazine cuttings, fabric and fiber art materials, paint, ink, markers and other interesting items. Kim will demonstrate collage techniques and share examples of collage work by other artists to inspire and spark ideas.
The larger portion of the workshop will be a self-directed studio time with full use of all materials. Kim will connect with each person and be available to support you with techniques and ideas. You will leave this workshop with a finished piece or a piece in progress depending on your process. Mixed media is a fun, social, creative art event! Tickets are $45
Workshop Requirements
This workshop is for participants 18yrs+ and all abilities. Instruction will be provided in English. Please bring a pair of scissors if available. You are welcome and encouraged to bring your own magazines to cut from if you want specific pictures or topics. The instructor will have a variety for you to choose from. No experience required.
About the Instructor
Kim Shaw (she/her) is an educator, illustrator, and working art maker with an emphasis in painting and the practice of expressive art therapy. Kim currently teaches at Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Education for the Arts and is on the faculty at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp. The focus of Kim’s work in education and therapeutic practice is to grow individual and community enrichment through creative process, active art-making, and human experience. Her goal is to encourage students to follow curiosity, cultivate emotional resilience, foster self-esteem, and nurture wonder. Kim has a great love for Lake Michigan, twinkle lights, tap dancing, nachos, and collaborative art endeavors.
Covid-19 Policies
Masks are optional at this time, please do what is most comfortable for you. This class will not exceed more than 25 members. Please note this policy is subject to change prior to the workshop date as Start Here Coffee will comply with all state and local guidelines in regards to masks. Questions? Contact us at director@hellojerico.com
Cancellation Policy
Workshop registration fees are non-refundable if canceled less than 7 days prior to the event. Seats are limited and the projects/materials are carefully planned to accommodate a certain number of students. If you cannot attend and you give us more than 7 days notice, we will issue a credit for the full amount of your registration fee. The credit may be applied towards a workshop hosted by Kim Shaw at Start Here Coffee. The credit is good for a one-time transfer and will expire 1 year after the original workshop date.