Little Joys: Creating Artful Affirmation Cards GG
Original price
$115.00
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Original price
$115.00
Original price
$115.00
$115.00
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$115.00
Current price
$115.00
Saturday, March 13 | 11:15-5:00pm
Ages 14+
Taught by Glenda Goodrich
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Sometimes the smallest things bring us the greatest joy!
Come spend some time playing with color, making beautiful messes, and turning ordinary moments into little works of art that speak to your heart!
In this uplifting, creativity-filled workshop, we’ll tape off watercolor paper to create a series of small windows, then fill them with expressive brushstrokes, playful marks, unexpected patterns, and joyful layers of color. We’ll let go of perfection, follow our curiosity, and delight in the surprises that happen along the way.
Then we’ll transform our colorful creations into a collection of one-of-a-kind affirmation cards, pairing each miniature painting with words that inspire, encourage, and remind us of the beauty in everyday life.
Imagine having a handful of little reminders to choose joy, trust yourself, embrace possibility, and celebrate the life you’re creating. Keep them close, scatter them around your home, or gift them to someone who needs a little brightness.
This is more than an art class. It’s an invitation to slow down, reconnect with your playful spirit, and create something that will continue to bring you joy long after the paint has dried. No experience needed. Just come as you are, ready to play, explore, and make a little magic.
Supply List:
Purchasing supplies at the Art Department keeps us in business. Thank you for choosing local! All regular-priced supplies are available at 20% off from Art Department for this class.
Students bring:
- 3 Colors of Acrylic paint + black + white
- Brushes (one small or medium round or flat brush and one thin liner brush)
- Any brand black permanent ink fine-point marker
- Fluid clear acrylic medium (matte or gloss - I used gloss on the examples)
- Scissors and/or Exacto knife
- Metal ruler Pencil Ideas for 10-12 card affirmations about joyful living (see examples in photo)
Instructor brings:
- Playing cards used for base substrate
- Gesso
- Chip brushes
- Cold-pressed watercolor paper for vignettes
- Blue painter's tape Misc. acrylic paint colors
- Extra brushes Label maker for card messages
- Posca pens for added detail
- Misc. tools and supplies
- Baby wipes
- Water containers
- Organza bags for storing cards