More Mixed Media Magic

Join us for more innovations in mixed media techniques. This hands-on series is designed for ALL levels, offering a creative space to explore and experiment.

  • In-person class at Sanchez Art Center

  • Starts Sept 9, 2026

  • Runs 4 weeks, Wednesdays, 3-6PM

  • $350, all materials provided

What to Expect:

Warm-Up Projects:

Each session will begin with encouraging warm-up projects like two-handed painting and unconventional tools.

Backgrounds 

as a Jumping off point

we will experiment with inks, graphite, chalks and stamps.

Technique Flip Book 

Throughout the series, you will create a personalized technique flip book. This will serve as a visual reference, with your notes, making it easy to revisit your favorite methods whenever inspiration strikes.

Large paintings

Dive into the process of large-scale mixed media paintings. With engaging prompts you'll discover new effects. Let’s work large and a little bit messy in an area set up to accommodate the experiment of discovery.

Innovations on the Gel Plate

We’ll dedicate a section to 

Gel plate play and expand your skill set introducing fresh ideas.

Individual Direction

This class is designed to accommodate individual artistic directions, allowing you to pursue your unique vision while benefiting from having an art waitress.

Spacious Environment

Our class will foster an open and supportive environment to fully immerse yourself in the creative process.

If you’ve taken one of our previous classes, bring along your past creations and breathe new life into them! 

Let’s come together to create, innovate, and inspire one another.

Questions? SharonCollinsStudio@gmail.com

About The Teacher.

Sharon Collins is an artist and arts education advocate specializing in child development. She works as an artist in residence for San Francisco Unified School District and has been teaching for 35 years.

She also has a studio at Sanchez Art Center in Pacifica, CA. where she teaches adult classes.


The classes encourage confidence to experiment and continue work on your own. Her class room environment is fun, supportive and non judgmental.

All are welcome!