Beginner Mixed Media & Collage
Get started with mixed media through 10 simple, approachable projects designed to build confidence without overcomplicating the process.
This course introduces a playful combination of drawing, painting, collage, layering, and simple design ideas through step-by-step projects that are easy to follow and satisfying to complete.
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Materials
What I’m using
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Homemade Collage Paper
Authentic
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Vertical Strips
Easy and impactful
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Horizontal Strips
Using scraps
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Geometric Shapes
Part 1
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Geometric Shapes II
Part 2
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Organic Shapes
Piece it together
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Fruit & Veggies
Versatile
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Trees
Simple and effective
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Pink Coffee Pot
Collage layers
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Fish
Stacked
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Birds
Last one!
What You’ll Explore
Basic mixed media layering
Simple collage techniques
Combining drawing and paint
Working with shape, color, and texture
Building confidence through small projects
Making expressive choices without overthinking
Using simple materials in more creative ways
Inside the Course
12 complete lessons
2+ hours of instruction
10 beginner-friendly projects
Step-by-step demonstrations
Simple, approachable exercises with strong results
Who It’s For
This course is ideal for complete beginners, painters new to mixed media, or anyone who wants a low-pressure way to experiment with collage, layering, and expressive materials.