Come and experiment with new materials techniques and processes in this mixed-media painting workshop. The twist? You don’t know what the materials, techniques or processes will be until you have to use them! Structured like a still-life workshop, participants will begin by painting objects in front of them. Then, when you least expect it, the instructor will provide directives or materials to be used in the painting, shifting the course of your work. Participants will come away from this workshop understanding that introducing playfulness to your painting practice does not negate the seriousness or credibility of your work. Rather, play and experimentation are essential to opening you up to more possibilities and exciting outcomes. Learn how to loosen up your strokes and integrate the unexpected into your artistic process.
Images by Jordyn Stewart, taken at Hamilton Artist Inc. in July 2025