Event Registration - Art League of Henderson County
Mixed Media Mementos with Miranda
1/25/202510:00 AM - 12:30 PM EST
Event Description
Instructor: Miranda Wildman
Date: 1/25/2025
Location: Art Place Studios Workshop
Members: $50 Non-Members: $60
Join us at Art Place Studios for a morning of creative play and relaxation! Local Artist Miranda Wildman will offer gentle guidance in the use of materials such as acrylic paints, water-soluble crayons, markers, hand-painted papers, textile remnants, flora + fauna collage ephemera, silver + gold leaf, and surprise mixed media materials. During our time together we will create mixed-media mementos on wood and canvas. With a focus on play and experimentation with colors, textures, and layers inspired by the season, we create expressive and unique pieces of art that can be shared as gifts or collected as cherished mementos.
what to expect when you make art with Miranda:
All Supplies will be provided for
Artist Bio:
Growing up in a charming rural ski town nestled in the beautiful landscapes of Vermont, I had the incredible benefit of playing outside frequently, immersing myself in the enchanting magic of each season and its abundance of varied shapes, colors, and textures. I would joyfully create various forms of art alongside my Mother, participate in art classes with enthusiastic teachers and classmates, and collaborate with several friends who shared a passion for trying new things and learning new crafts. Then I went to Portland, Maine, and was surrounded by, inspired b,y and making art with amazing artists and professors in a city by the dynamic sea at Maine College of Art. Back in Vermont, I continued to stay in awe of nature and the seasonal experiences. After living here now for more than half my life, in addition to cherishing those special memories, I find myself deeply inspired by the rich diversity of flora and fauna that grace the majestic mountain peaks and tranquil hollers of Western North Carolina. I am also profoundly grateful for the vibrant creative community I am fortunate to be a part of, both here and beyond, with whom I share precious moments of art-making, exchange thoughts and dreams, and hold close to my heart. Throughout all my experiences in art-making, I have come to realize that it is truly the people we connect with and the planet we inhabit that hold the most significant importance in our lives. Therefore, I wholeheartedly believe that art-making is for everyone. We don’t need to possess special titles, degrees, or credentials to identify ourselves as artists in order to engage in and thoroughly enjoy the art-making process. All we need to do is press the play button. Creating art, particularly together, leads to collective release of inhibitions, a comfortable and festive atmosphere, and a chance for everyone to get a boost of happiness and calm in this fast-paced world with many expectations while connecting over conversation, laughter, and sharing stories. For these reasons, I look forward to the time we make art together!
Date: 1/25/2025
Location: Art Place Studios Workshop
Members: $50 Non-Members: $60
Join us at Art Place Studios for a morning of creative play and relaxation! Local Artist Miranda Wildman will offer gentle guidance in the use of materials such as acrylic paints, water-soluble crayons, markers, hand-painted papers, textile remnants, flora + fauna collage ephemera, silver + gold leaf, and surprise mixed media materials. During our time together we will create mixed-media mementos on wood and canvas. With a focus on play and experimentation with colors, textures, and layers inspired by the season, we create expressive and unique pieces of art that can be shared as gifts or collected as cherished mementos.
what to expect when you make art with Miranda:
- A welcoming, vibrant, creative, and cozy atmosphere
- All art materials and gentle, creative guidance
- All ages welcome (folks under 13 should be accompanied by an adult)
- All gender identities welcome
- All levels of experience are welcome, no experience is required!
- All art experiences, parties, and workshops with Miranda are come-as-you-are, judgment-free zones
All Supplies will be provided for
Artist Bio:
Growing up in a charming rural ski town nestled in the beautiful landscapes of Vermont, I had the incredible benefit of playing outside frequently, immersing myself in the enchanting magic of each season and its abundance of varied shapes, colors, and textures. I would joyfully create various forms of art alongside my Mother, participate in art classes with enthusiastic teachers and classmates, and collaborate with several friends who shared a passion for trying new things and learning new crafts. Then I went to Portland, Maine, and was surrounded by, inspired b,y and making art with amazing artists and professors in a city by the dynamic sea at Maine College of Art. Back in Vermont, I continued to stay in awe of nature and the seasonal experiences. After living here now for more than half my life, in addition to cherishing those special memories, I find myself deeply inspired by the rich diversity of flora and fauna that grace the majestic mountain peaks and tranquil hollers of Western North Carolina. I am also profoundly grateful for the vibrant creative community I am fortunate to be a part of, both here and beyond, with whom I share precious moments of art-making, exchange thoughts and dreams, and hold close to my heart. Throughout all my experiences in art-making, I have come to realize that it is truly the people we connect with and the planet we inhabit that hold the most significant importance in our lives. Therefore, I wholeheartedly believe that art-making is for everyone. We don’t need to possess special titles, degrees, or credentials to identify ourselves as artists in order to engage in and thoroughly enjoy the art-making process. All we need to do is press the play button. Creating art, particularly together, leads to collective release of inhibitions, a comfortable and festive atmosphere, and a chance for everyone to get a boost of happiness and calm in this fast-paced world with many expectations while connecting over conversation, laughter, and sharing stories. For these reasons, I look forward to the time we make art together!