Mixed Media Week – Inks and Pigments, Paper and Fabric 
5 Day Art Retreat w/ 4 Different Instructors
Monday, August 18th – Friday, August 22th -
10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
$495 ($395 + $100 Supply Fee) for Full Week
$105 ($80 + $25 Supply Fee) per Workshop
Class Limit: 15 Students
Summer Week-long Retreat at Artelier!
Looking for a creative getaway not far from home? Why not spend a week at Artelier exploring a diverse range of materials? This week we’ll be diving into alternative processes such as papermaking, painting on fabric, printmaking and Batik on fabric and paper.
Each instructor will cover a different medium and project, however many of these processes are transferable. Whether you’re looking to expand on your skill set and gain a more comprehensive understanding of any of these processes, or try something completely new, Mixed Media Week is the retreat for you!
5 days of artmaking with 4 different instructors!
Take one class, or sign up for the whole week!
Monday: Join us for a full morning and afternoon of Paper Making with Julie Drew. Make a variety of beautiful and unique papers from natural and recycled fibres.
Tuesday: Learn all about painting on silk and walk away with your very own scarf. Anastasia will guide you through the painting process and how to apply water-based resist.
Wednesday: Explore a full day of generative mono-printing using a variety of plant matter, flowers and other found materials with Gelli Plates. Andrew will provide in depth information on Japanese papers, different printmaking inks, and other material considerations.
Thursday: Discover the magic of wax as a resist with Arlene in this two-part, beginner-friendly workshop. You’ll learn how to apply melted beeswax and layer colour with fabric paints and dyes. Day one focuses on working with paper to understand the fundamentals of wax application, mark-making, and colour layering.
Friday: On day two, we transition to fabric, applying the same techniques while exploring the unique qualities of cloth.
About the Instructors:
Julie Drew waits and listens, letting the details of the world around her speak beauty and wonder. Adding her own distinct expression using watercolor and mixed media to capture the depths and nuances of color, light, and shadow, she creates paintings that proclaim peace, mystery, and wonder.
Her passion for art led to a BFA in Painting and Drawing from Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, WA, USA in 1987. Julie has been painting for over 35 years. In 1997, Julie moved with her family to Edmonton, Alberta. Although Julie works predominantly in watercolor, she also uses mixed media with her own handmade paper. Julie teaches watercolor, mixed media, acrylic, oil and papermaking. Her art work has been exhibited around Alberta.
To see more of Julie’s work, check out her website and Instagram:
Website: www.JulieDrew-ArtandFaith.com
Instagram: @shedrewit_artandfaith
Check out more classes with Julie!
Andrew Thorne is a multi-disciplinary artist, born in Mi’kma’ki, or Moncton, New Brunswick. He received a BFA from NSCAD University in 2020 and relocated to Treaty Six territory, Edmonton, in 2021. Recently Thorne has had exhibitions at Harcourt House Artist Run Centre, the Grande Prairie Art Gallery and Lowlands Project Space.
Andrew Thorne is passionate about artmaking practices becoming more accessible through arts education and programming. Thorne also teaches printmaking classes at SNAP, as well as drawing and other artmaking courses through the Edmonton City Arts Centre.
To see more of Andrew’s work, check out his Instagram:
Instagram: @listentoyerselfchurn
Website: andrewthorneart.com
Check out more classes with Andrew!
Anastasia Machinski has a flair for silk painting. She has been painting on fabrics for more than 15 years. She has classes on the subject on online platforms like Skillshare and YouTube. Art has always been a huge part of her life and a couple of years ago she decided to dive in, be the artist she always wanted to be, and share it with you. She is very excited to be teaching art to you next!
To see more of Anastasia’s work, check out her Website and Instagram:
Website: oursforall.com
Instagram: @ours.for.all
Multi-disciplinary artist, Arlene Westen, brings over 30 years of teaching experience to her students. Her proficiencies include mixed-media, collage, surface design, book arts, and printmaking.After graduating from Grant MacEwan University with a Visual Arts Diploma, she earned two further baccalaureate degrees: Fibre Art (Honors) from the Alberta University of the Arts, and a Studio Arts Degree (Honors with Great Distinction) from University of Lethbridge.
To see more of Arlene’s work, check out her Website and Instagram:
Instagram: @arlenewesten
Check out more classes with Arlene!
Student Supplies:
Any extra materials or supplies you would like to use
Suitable art clothes, hand towel, notebook, snack, drink
You will receive a 20% discount on all art supplies, from your registration until the end of the series!
Artelier is located at 10045 81 Avenue NW, Edmonton (back alley entrance). The workshop space is one block south of The Paint Spot.
Mixed Media Week – Inks and Pigments, Paper and Fabric, Edmonton, Alberta
Additional information
Mixed Media Week
1. Mon Aug 17 – Papermaking w/ Julie Drew, 2. Tues Aug 18 – Painting Silk Scarves w/ Anastasia, 3. Wed Aug 19 – Gelli Printing with Plants w/ Andrew Thorne, 4. Thurs Aug 20 – Batik on Paper w/ Arlene Westen, 5. Fri Aug 21 – Batik on Fabric w/ Arlene Westen, 6. Mixed Media Week – Full Week
