Course Overview

Push your creative boundaries by experimenting with art materials and techniques you’ve never tried before! In this course, artist Carol Nelson guides you through an exciting series of projects that introduce innovative mixed media tools and methods. Learn to create unique surfaces, textures, and eye-catching focal points, then combine everything into a breathtaking abstract composition.

Video Lesson List

1. Monoprinting & More

Join Carol Nelson as you jumpstart your mixed media adventure. Create monoprints, make your own marbleized paper, and work with eye-catching “skins.”

Duration: 27 min

2. Iron Paint

Explore the possibilities of iron paint. Discover how to apply it, create unique designs, and activate the paint for an industrial-chic effect.

Duration: 8 min

3. Stencils

Experiment with stencils and learn how to create raised surfaces using both light and hard molding pastes. See how different materials impact the final look.

Duration: 9 min

4. Embossing & Painting Foil

Use two unique embossing methods to add dimensional elements to foil, bringing new texture and depth to your creations.

Duration: 16 min

5. Tyvek

Discover how Tyvek, an unexpected art supply, can be heated and treated for a dramatic, bubbly, textured surface.

Duration: 20 min

6. Metallic Embellishments

Make your artwork pop by creating focal points with a glue gun, foil, and wire. Craft shapes and objects to highlight your mixed media work.

Duration: 14 min

7. Clay & Foil

Shape and texture air-dry clay to form beautiful embellishments, then use flame-lit foil for a unique aged-metal effect.

Duration: 20 min

8. Plaster of Paris

Get creative with building supplies. Shape and decorate using plaster of Paris and caulk to produce exciting, rock-like or sculptural effects.

Duration: 10 min

9. Coating With Epoxy Resin

Learn to work with epoxy resin confidently. Mix and apply resin for a professional, sophisticated finish on your art pieces.

Duration: 16 min

10. Pulling It All Together

Bring all your new skills and materials together! Create a stunning abstract composition, using Carol’s tips on layering and composition for impressive results.

Duration: 25 min