Layered Landscapes Workshop - October 15 - 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM - Creative In Common CINC - South Orange
Layered Landscapes: A Mixed Media Collage Workshop
Create a Landscape One Layer at a Time
Join artist and teaching artist Simone Anthony-Brown for an evening of creativity, exploration, and mixed media collage.
In this hands-on workshop, you'll create a landscape-inspired artwork using painted papers, collage elements, texture, and acrylic paint while learning techniques for layering, composition, color, and visual storytelling.
Whether you're inspired by nature, a favorite place, a memory, or an imagined environment, you'll leave with a unique artwork that reflects your personal creative vision.
No prior art experience is required.
Workshop Details:
- Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026
- Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
- Location: Creative In Common (CINC) 86 Sloan Street, South Orange, NJ 07079
- Cost: $65 per person
- Class Size: Limited to 10 participants (a small-group creative experience)
- Ages: Adults 18+
Registration Deadline: Thursday, October 1, 2026
What You'll Learn
During this 2-hour workshop, participants will:
- Explore foundational mixed media collage techniques
- Learn how to create depth and texture through layering
- Experiment with painted papers, collage materials, and acrylic paint
- Develop strategies for composition and visual balance
- Build confidence in creative decision-making
- Create a finished mixed media landscape artwork
What's Included
All materials are included:
- Prepared collage papers
- Specialty papers and texture materials
- Acrylic paints
- Brushes
- Adhesives
- Mixed media surface
- Use of workshop materials and supplies
Simply arrive ready to create.
Who This Workshop Is For
This workshop is designed for:
- Beginners looking to explore mixed media techniques
- Adults seeking a creative and relaxing experience
- Artists interested in expanding their collage practice
- Anyone who enjoys making art in a welcoming community environment
No drawing or painting experience is necessary.
About the Instructor
Simone Anthony-Brown is a multidisciplinary artist, educator, and founder of Express Yourself Studios. Her work combines collage, painting, texture, and storytelling to explore identity, memory, place, and personal narrative. Through Express Yourself Studios, she has facilitated creative workshops for libraries, schools, corporations, senior communities, and community organizations throughout New Jersey.
Registration
Space is limited to 10 participants, and advance registration is required.
Registration Fee: $65 per person
Registration closes on Thursday, October 1, 2026, or when the workshop reaches capacity, whichever comes first.
Participants will receive a confirmation email after registering.
Reserve your seat today and spend an evening exploring the creative possibilities of collage, color, texture, and landscape.
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