Description

Class Details

Instructor: Leslie
Date: Sunday, August 16, 2026
Time: 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Cost: $42

Painted Desert Mixed Media Art Journal

Experience the beauty of the Southwest as you create the Painted Desert Mixed Media Art Journal, an inspiring workshop that celebrates the vibrant colors, textures, and peaceful landscapes of the desert.

Join Leslie as she guides you through creating a richly layered two-page art journal spread featuring colorful painted backgrounds, collage elements, stamped details, and dimensional desert imagery. Inspired by Arizona’s breathtaking scenery, you’ll build expressive layers of color while incorporating cacti, wildflowers, handwritten textures, and meaningful sentiments into a beautiful work of art.

Throughout the class, Leslie will demonstrate her favorite mixed media techniques, including creating colorful backgrounds, layering transparent elements, adding texture, incorporating collage, and balancing composition for a finished page that is both artistic and personal.

Whether you’re just beginning your mixed media journey or you’re an experienced art journal enthusiast, you’ll leave with new techniques, creative inspiration, and a journal spread you’ll be proud to display.

Many of the skills learned in class can also be used in scrapbook layouts, handmade cards, mini albums, and other mixed media projects.

Supplies to Bring

Please bring your Basic Class Kit, including:

• Craft Mat
• Ruler
• Favorite Adhesives (Wet and Dry)
• Detail Scissors
• Bone Folder
• Paper Trimmer
• Pencil
• Tweezers or Pick-Up Tool

Additional Supplies Required:

• Apron
• Baby Wipes
• Art Journal (Leslie recommends the Large Dylusions Art Journal, available at Scraps of Love.)

Perfect For

• Art journal enthusiasts
• Mixed media beginners and experienced artists
• Fans of Southwest and desert-inspired artwork
• Paper crafters wanting to explore artistic techniques
• Anyone who enjoys color, texture, and creative expression

What You’ll Learn

• Building colorful mixed media backgrounds
• Layering paints, collage, and stamped elements
• Creating depth and texture
• Composition and page design
• Incorporating focal images and sentiments
• Mixed media techniques that transfer to other paper crafting projects

Class Policies

• Registration is required at least 48 hours before class to allow the instructor time to prepare your class kit.
• Cancellations made 72 hours or more before class will receive a store credit.
• 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.
• Mixed media classes are not available as kits due to the nature of the materials and techniques used.

Why You’ll Love This Project

• Create a stunning two-page art journal spread inspired by the Arizona desert.
• Learn mixed media techniques you can use on future journals, scrapbook pages, cards, and mini albums.
• Explore vibrant colors, layered textures, and artistic mark making.
• Gain confidence experimenting with paints, collage, and composition.
• Leave class with a one-of-a-kind piece of artwork that reflects the beauty of the Southwest.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Painted Desert Mixed Media Art Journal class?

The Painted Desert Mixed Media Art Journal is a hands-on workshop where students create a colorful two-page journal spread inspired by Arizona’s desert landscapes while learning mixed media techniques.

What will I make?

You’ll complete a richly layered two-page art journal spread featuring painted backgrounds, collage, cacti, flowers, texture, and inspirational sentiments.

Do I need mixed media experience?

No. Leslie provides step-by-step instruction, making this class suitable for beginners as well as experienced mixed media artists.

What supplies should I bring?

Please bring your Basic Class Kit, along with an apron, baby wipes, and an art journal. Leslie recommends the Large Dylusions Art Journal, which is available for purchase at Scraps of Love.

Are project kits available?

No. Mixed media classes are not available as kits because many of the techniques and materials are best experienced in class with instructor guidance.

What techniques will I learn?

You’ll learn mixed media layering, collage, painting, texture building, composition, and artistic journaling techniques that can also be applied to scrapbook layouts, cards, and other paper crafting projects.

Is this class only for art journalers?

Not at all! While you’ll work in an art journal, the techniques taught can easily be adapted to many other paper crafting projects, making this class a great choice for scrapbookers, card makers, and mixed media enthusiasts alike.