Who knew that a set of Fall Mixed Media art courses would be the perfect addition to our homeschool?
I love doing art with my kids and teens, but I need a little guidance to help me find the project ideas. Once I have a few good ideas, I am willing to gather the materials and participate in the fun, but it makes things easier when someone else makes the plan.
Thankfully, I was able to find the perfect Mixed Media projects for fall with all of the lesson planning and instruction done for me.
{I received the Fall Mixed Media Workshop in exchange for my honest opinion. I enjoyed it enough to request a second one. This post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure.}
What is the Fall Mixed Media Art Workshop?
The Fall Mixed Media Art Workshop is one of the many online courses offered by Alisha Gratehouse at the Masterpiece Society. It is an online mixed media video course that includes 20 Mixed Media projects.
Your family will complete fall-themed projects using a variety of art techniques:
Sketching
Acrylics
Watercolor
Chalkboard Art
Collage Art
Sculpting
Hand lettering
Art Journalling
And More!
Each project is unique and includes a complete video lesson to guide you through each project.
You also receive LIFETIME access to the course so there is no rush to go through all 20 projects in just one season. Our family completed just a handful of the projects this year and we will continue to work on the projects in future years.
Why we Loved the Fall Mixed Media Art Workshop
Art Project Variety
Some days we use watercolor and other days we cut paper and get covered in mod podge.
We have used white gel pens for design techniques and have experimented with a variety of “canvases”, including the cover of a children’s book.
Every project teaches us a new technique or idea that we can use again.
Flexibility for Individuals
We have been able to adapt our creations so that no two look exactly alike. It is very easy to personalize each project with your own paper choices, colors, or quotes.
One of my children is in private art lessons and she enjoys changing the colors and even the media used to create aspects of the project.
In the end, no two projects look the same. I love that each of my children can create their own interpretation of the ideas.
Clear Video Instruction
It is difficult for me to follow art instructions in a book or using a PDF so I am grateful for the video instructions.
Alisha completes the entire project in front of the camera so there are no questions about how to complete a particular step in the process.
A Closer Look at the Course
My Facebook Live video includes a peek at the instruction and several of the projects we completed.
On the video:
– our vintage books turned art journals
– what sort of materials we had to buy
– what materials we already had on hand
– some of our completed projects
– my general experience with the first two weeks
Additional Art Courses for Tweens and Teens
Alicia has created several mixed media workshops. There is one for each season, a mini Valentine’s Day Workshop, and others. Each one is full of unique art creations.
Find the details of all of these fabulous options on the Masterpiece Society website. There are complete descriptions and details of each course.
I have already received my Winter Wonderland Mixed Media course and am ready to get started after Thanksgiving.
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She believes that creativity, laughter, and fun are the backbone for engaging and inspiring homeschools. You can find her encouragement and tips on this blog, Mary Hanna Wilson.
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