FroyleArt Creative Academy | Foundation Class
A Beginners Guide To Collage Painting With Your Art Journal
Watch the Introduction
Whether you're opening an art journal for the very first time or returning to creativity after many years away, this Foundation Class will gently guide you through the process of creating a beautiful mixed media collage.
Working step by step, you'll learn how to combine papers, paint, texture, and composition while building confidence in your own creative decisions.
This Foundation Class is currently available on Skillshare
Create beautiful collage papers using acrylic inks and watercolour
Use your own photographs and images as creative inspiration
Layer book text and musical pages into your artwork
Add interest and depth using dressmaking patterns
Learn simple composition techniques for successful collage
Paint with expressive abstract marks and layered colour
Create a finished mixed media collage from start to finish
What Will You learn?
Studio Reflection
Every page is a new beginning.
An art journal isn't about creating perfect pages. It's about exploring ideas, trying new techniques, and discovering your own creative voice — one page at a time.
Who is This Class For?
Whether you're completely new to mixed media or looking for fresh inspiration for your art journal, this Foundation Class has been designed to guide you every step of the way.
Beginners will build confidence through clear demonstrations and practical techniques, while more experienced artists will discover new ideas to enrich their own creative practice.
Above all, my hope is that you'll finish this class with the courage to create from your own heart.
10 Step-by-step video lessons
A complete mixed media artwork created from start to finish
Downloadable Class Notes (PDF)
A complete Materials List (PDF)
2 digital collage pages for your inspiration
What is Abstract Expressionism? (PDF)
Elements of Design (PDF)
Bonus PDF: My Secrets for Making Exceptional Collage Papers
What’s Included
Sneak Peak - Gathering Collage Papers
”The class exceeded my expectations. The teacher is engaging and the instruction is well organised.”
Verna Scheffer
“Great class and teacher especially for someone not sure if they want to do collage but wanted to understand the process. Loved the tip of leftover paint on the paper towels”.
Carmen Johnson
What Students Are Saying
“Froyle is such an encouraging teacher and I love how she gives everyone confidence to have a go! What’s the worst that can happen?! It might not always work but you haven’t lost anything, it’s just paper towel or packaging paper”.
Rachel Lotherington
”A brilliant lesson for beginners. I could listen to Froyle all day. Can't wait to create my first piece. Would highly recommend this course.”
Sam Arnold
”I loved this class. The explanations were clear and helpful. The projects were interesting and enjoyable. Lots of great resources and information provided for the students to download - very thorough.”
GG
"I think I've found something new... collage! Thoroughly enjoyed this class and Froyle's teaching style. She is warm, encouraging and incredibly likeable."
Christine Gardinski
Every artist starts somewhere, and every finished artwork begins with a single mark.
I hope this Foundation Class inspires you to explore new techniques, create with confidence, and enjoy the adventure of discovering your own creative voice.
When you're ready, l'd love to welcome you into the class.
Your Creative Adventure Begins Here
