Description

Mixed Media Hummingbird Painting with Layane Smith

Dates: July 10 – July 24, 2026

Times: Fridays, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Fees: 

Members| $115

Non-Members | $130

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In this three-part class, students will create a bold and expressive hummingbird painting using a variety of mixed media techniques. Layering acrylic paint with stencils, rollers, oil pens, and collage, participants will explore color, movement, and personal expression. This is a playful, inspiring project that welcomes all skill levels and encourages creative freedom.

Teens (13+) and Adults both welcome! Beginners welcome! 

 

Materials Needed:

(Each participant should bring the following)

• Canvas or canvas panel (approx. 16”x20” or 14”x14”)
• Acrylic paints (variety of transparent , opaque , bright and neutral colors)
• Any stencils  you like (nature-inspired shapes, textures, or patterns)
• Paint rollers (small foam rollers)
• Spray bottle with water
• Oil-based paint pens (e.g. white, black, gold or metallic tones)- I would recommend at least black and white
• Variety of Paintbrushes for acrylic  ( 1 large brush , 1 medium filbert size 6-10, 1 square brush size 4 or 6, , 1 small round size 0 or1 )
• Palette or mixing surface
• pencil and eraser
• Water container and paper towels
• gloss medium gel for collage
• Apron or old shirt
• variety of papers to be used on collage ( tissue paper, newspaper, textured paper, book pages , etc)
• painter’s tape