TBA, 4 × ½ days

Adult/ Teen Level

Step into a creative space where drawing and collage come together in a dynamic and intuitive way. Line & Layer is an immersive workshop led by mixed media artist Ashley Gaboury, designed to help you explore how expressive lines and thoughtful layering can transform simple ideas into rich, visually compelling artwork.

We will begin exploring line work using pencil, acrylic paint markers, and ink to build confidence and develop your personal mark-making style. From there, you will learn how to bring your work to life through layering techniques, combining paper, imagery, and mixed media elements to create depth, texture, and meaning.

Through guided demonstrations and hands-on exercises, Ashley will share her process for moving from sketch to finished piece while strengthening your sense of composition and developing your visual language. This workshop encourages curiosity, experimentation, and letting go of perfection so you can create work that feels authentic and alive.

Whether you are looking to expand your practice or try something new, this intensive offers a welcoming environment to explore, take creative risks, and connect with your artistic voice. Beginner’s welcome. A GOLDEN OPEN Starter Set will be included; brushes and some additional supplies will be provided.

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Supply List:

• 1 Canvas 16 x 20

• Palette paper pad – 9” x 12”

• Black and white printed pictures of animal portraits or birds – 8.5” x 11” (on standard printer/photocopy paper) Good to have a coloured version on a device for reference

• Paper towel – blue ones work best

• Palette knife - flat-angled – plastic

• Permanent brush pen – black - Faber-Castell

• Acrylic paint marker - white - (Posca 3M, Brush or Sharpie Brush)

• Graphite paper – black

• HB pencil, eraser, and sharpener (‘Lil Red or Stabilo)

• White or light-coloured pastel/chalk pencil – Generals or Stabilo recommended

• Spray Bottle

• Ruler – 12” or 24”

• Matte Medium (8 oz)

Optional:

*Collage paper(thin) and stencils – some will be provided for student use however you are encouraged to bring any you’ve been collecting or would like to use

*1.5” - 2” Synthetic brush (firm with lots of spring) is my favourite to work with but is not a requirement for this workshop

*Brushes – an assortment of your favourite brushes – Artist quality brushes are provided for student use however you are encouraged to bring your tried-and-true favourites

*Satin Glazing Liquid

*Acrylic paint markers – Posca or Sharpie recommended