FroyleArt Creative Academy | Foundation Classes

Develop Your Creative Skills

Whether you're just beginning your creative journey or returning to art after many years, my online classes are designed to help you develop your skills, explore new techniques, and create with confidence.

  • How To Create Great Art Using Affordable Collage Materials

    Explore mixed media collage using affordable materials and simple creative techniques. Learn how to make your own beautiful collage papers, build layers with confidence, and create a finished artwork that reflects your own authentic creative voice.

  • Create Successful Image Transfers with Gel Plate Printing

    Discover three creative techniques for producing successful image transfers with gel plate printing. Explore painted backgrounds, layered mono prints, and magazine transfers as you build confidence with this versatile mixed media process.

  • A Beginners Guide To Collage Painting with Your Art Journal

    Begin your mixed media journey with this inspiring introduction to collage painting. Learn how to create your own collage papers using affordable and found materials, develop layered compositions in your art journal, and finish your artwork with confidence.

  • Create A Portrait Painting With No Drawing

    Create a beautiful mixed media portrait using simple image transfer techniques—no drawing required. I'll guide you through the process step by step, sharing the materials, techniques, and finishing touches to help you create a portrait you'll be proud of.

  • 5 Ways To Create Texture With Mixed Media Painting

    Discover five creative ways to add texture, depth, and interest to your mixed media paintings. Explore acrylic paints, inks, collage, texture pastes, gels, and a variety of unexpected materials to create richly layered surfaces full of character.

  • How To Use Gel Plate Printing For Collage Painting

    Learn how to create beautiful collage papers using gel plate printing techniques, then transform your favourite prints into a finished mixed media collage. Explore layered backgrounds, stencils, found objects, metallics, and interference paints along the way.

  • Use Your Own Photos For Gel Print Image Transfers

    Transform your own photographs into beautiful gel plate image transfers. Learn how to prepare your images and create successful two-colour mono prints, bringing a personal and meaningful touch to your mixed media artwork.

  • Expressive Mark Making With Gel Plate Printing & Collage

    Explore a variety of expressive mark-making techniques on your gel plate, creating a rich collection of unique prints. Finish by transforming your favourites into a handmade art journal that celebrates your creative discoveries.

  • Create Abstract Landscapes with Gel Plate Printing & Collage

    Explore the beauty of abstract landscape using layered gel plate printing and mixed media collage techniques. Create expressive prints and transform them into a finished artwork in your art journal, on paper, or on canvas.

  • Create Artworks in a Series: Step by Step Guide

    Learn how to develop a cohesive collection of artworks while allowing each piece to remain unique. In this class, you’ll explore how to work with a theme, repeat visual elements, and build a series that feels connected, expressive, and complete.

  • Create Large Scale Gel Print Collage

    Learn how to transform your gel prints into a striking large-scale mixed media artwork on canvas. Explore colour, composition, and layering techniques as you build depth and movement, then finish your painting with professional techniques ready for display.

  • Create beautiful Collage Using Found Papers

    Discover how to transform everyday papers from around your home into beautiful mixed media collage. Learn how to layer and adhere a variety of papers with confidence, creating a unique finished artwork ready to display.

Continue the Creative Journey

Receive weekly inspiration from the studio, creative encouragement, and practical resources to help you develop your creative skills.

As a thank you for joining my creative community, you'll also receive a welcome gift.