Description

Class Details

Instructor: Dina Wakley, Ranger Signature Designer & Artist
Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Cost: $60

From Blobs to Flowers & Birds

We’re thrilled to welcome Dina Wakley, Ranger Signature Designer and internationally recognized mixed media artist, to Scraps of Love for a day of creative inspiration!

In From Blobs to Flowers & Birds, Dina invites you to let go of perfection and embrace the joy of intuitive painting. Beginning with simple, messy paint blobs, you’ll discover how loose marks, layers of color, Scribble Sticks, gloss, and expressive line work can evolve into charming flowers and whimsical birds full of personality.

This class is all about trusting the creative process. Dina’s relaxed teaching style encourages experimentation while introducing techniques that can easily be adapted to art journals, handmade cards, scrapbook layouts, canvases, and countless other mixed media projects.

Whether you’re an experienced mixed media artist or just beginning your artistic journey, you’ll leave with fresh inspiration, new creative confidence, and techniques you’ll use again and again.

If you’ve ever looked at a blank journal page and wondered where to begin, this class will change the way you approach your art forever.

Supplies to Bring

Basic Tool Kit

• Ranger Craft Sheet
• Scissors
• Paint Brushes
• Mini Blending Tool with Foams
• Water Sprayer
• Ranger Archival Black Ink Pad
• Acrylic Block
• Paint Pens (such as Posca)
• Water Container for Cleaning Brushes
• Baby Wipes
• Paper Towels
• Paper Plate or Palette Paper (or use your craft sheet as a palette)
• Your Art Journal

Optional but Recommended

• Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher with Staples
• Small Notebook and Pen for Taking Notes

Class Policies

• Registration is required at least 48 hours before class to allow the instructor time to prepare your class kit.
• NO Cancellations for guest instructors but you may send someone in your place by letting us know at least 24 hours in advance.
• Please bring the required supplies listed for your class.
• Class fees are non-refundable.
• Please arrive a few minutes early so class can begin on time.

Perfect For

• Art journal enthusiasts
• Mixed media beginners and experienced artists
• Fans of Dina Wakley’s artistic style
• Card makers and scrapbookers wanting to explore expressive techniques
• Anyone wanting to loosen up their creative process
• Artists looking to build confidence with intuitive painting

What You’ll Learn

• Free-form painting techniques
• Turning simple paint blobs into flowers and birds
• Working with Dina Wakley Scribble Sticks
• Layering paint and gloss
• Expressive mark making
• Creating loose, whimsical compositions
• Techniques that translate to journals, cards, scrapbook pages, and mixed media projects

Why You’ll Love This Project

• Learn directly from internationally recognized mixed media artist Dina Wakley.
• Discover how to paint without fear or perfectionism.
• Explore expressive techniques that can be used across all your paper crafting projects.
• Build confidence creating whimsical flowers and birds with loose, intuitive brushwork.
• Leave with artwork that’s uniquely your own—no two projects will ever be alike.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Dina Wakley?

Dina Wakley is a Ranger Signature Designer, mixed media artist, author, and educator known worldwide for her expressive art journaling style and innovative mixed media techniques.

What is the From Blobs to Flowers & Birds class?

This workshop teaches students how to transform loose paint blobs into expressive flowers and whimsical birds using paints, Scribble Sticks, gloss, and intuitive mark making.

Do I need painting experience?

No. This class is designed for all skill levels. Dina’s teaching style encourages experimentation and focuses on enjoying the creative process rather than achieving perfection.

What should I bring?

Please bring your Ranger Craft Sheet, paint brushes, mini blending tool, water sprayer, Ranger Archival Black Ink Pad, acrylic block, paint pens, water container, baby wipes, paper towels, palette paper (or your craft sheet), and your art journal. A Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher and a notebook for taking notes are optional but recommended.

Will these techniques work on other projects?

Yes! The techniques you’ll learn are perfect for art journals, handmade cards, scrapbook layouts, canvases, tags, and other mixed media creations.

Is this class only for art journalers?

Not at all. While you’ll work in your art journal, the painting and mark-making techniques can be incorporated into nearly every type of paper crafting project.