Exhibits & Events

Mondays, September 14 - November 30, 2026 (10 sessions)

Students will have a unique experience by learning two art mediums with two different artist instructors.

Gelli Printmaking and painted papers with Nancy

With Nancy, you will learn how to make a treasure trove of collage papers and how to create works of art that are entirely your own.  We will do this primarily in two ways: by mixing paint to create unique colors across a range of values, and by making our own patterns inspired by the world around us.  The second way we will make painted papers is by using a gelatin printing plate.  We will create dynamic prints using acrylic paints and everyday household items to create rich textures.  Your painted and printed papers will make beautiful collage materials and/or dynamic backgrounds to be used in Dolores’ class.  Whether you are a curious beginner or a seasoned artist, this class will spark your creativity in new ways!

The supply list is a suggestion of student-grade items.  If you’re on a budget or do not want to invest in  the gelatin printing plate and brayer, Nancy will have some to use while in class.  

Student to purchase and bring starting 1st day:

• 4” Speedball Brayer,
• GelliArts 8x10 Gelatin Printing Plate
• Acrylic paints in primary colors - red, yellow and blue with black and Titanium (not Zinc) white
• Pack of inexpensive paintbrushes of different sizes
• Newsprint paper or copier paper.  
• Pair of scissors

Mixed Media collage with Dolores

Each class starts with a still life set up. Employing drawing, painting and collage we start by expressing

what we see then abstract it to express what we feel.

Student Materials:

• Canvas boards or paper
• acrylic paints
• collage materials
• glue
• scissors
• pencil

Perkins Center Guidelines and Policies.

Masking is optional while onsite at our facilities. Review our guidelines and policies for more information on COVID-19 and General Health Policies and Procedures.