Trash to Treasure: Kindle Your Creativity

MIXED MEDIA

Trash to Treasure: Kindle Your Creativity

Name: Trash to Treasure: Kindle Your Creativity
Brand: Debqi
Price: 425.0 CAD
Availability: InStock

In a creative rut? Convinced you are just not “good at art”? Forget about making something perfect and show up to make something interesting instead. Trash to Treasure is a four-class mixed-media course built around experimentation, play and asking one very useful creative question: “What if I...?” Working with cardboard, paper mache clay, acrylic paint, magazines, newspaper, discarded packaging and other odd materials, you will turn everyday rubbish into an original mixed-media artwork and finish by presenting it as part of a small group exhibition.

All Materials Included

Gesso, acrylic paints, brushes, adhesives, cardboard, magazines, newspaper, recycled packaging, paper mache materials and finishing supplies are provided.

ART HUB

Hands-on classes at the Urban Art Collective Art Hub.

Small Class Size

6 minimum · 12 maximum

SKILL LEVEL

No Experience Needed

COURSE RUNDOWN

Class 1: Rubbish, Reimagined

Explore discarded and recycled materials as potential art supplies. Experiment with cardboard, paper, packaging and found objects, learn how to make and work with paper mache clay, and begin developing an idea without worrying about what the finished piece is supposed to become.

Class 2: Build Something Strange

Develop your project using cardboard, paper mache clay and found materials. Experiment with building forms, combining materials and changing direction as new ideas emerge. Use glue, hot glue and basic construction techniques to bring separate pieces together while continuing to develop your artwork through hands-on experimentation.

Class 3: Colour, Collage & Layers

Prepare surfaces using gesso and opaque acrylic paint. Add colour, collage, magazines, newspaper and other visual material while exploring layering, texture, contrast and unexpected material combinations. Refine your artwork while keeping room for experimentation and happy accidents.

Class 4: Finish It & Show It Off

Add final details, surface treatments and finishing touches to your artwork. Work through any last creative problems with instructor support, prepare your finished piece for display and wrap up the course with a group exhibition celebrating everyone’s finished work.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

By The End Of This Course, You Will:

See recycled and discarded materials as potential creative tools.
Learn how to make paper mache clay.
Experiment with paper mache clay, cardboard, collage, acrylic paint and mixed media.
Build confidence making art without needing a predetermined result.
Learn how to combine different materials into a single finished piece.
Develop ideas through experimentation, problem-solving and play.
Complete an original mixed-media artwork made largely from repurposed materials.
Present your finished work as part of a small group exhibition.

YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Debqi

Debqi is a mixed-media artist, chaos goblin and alliteration aficionado who loves trying unfamiliar techniques and asking, “What if I...?” She approaches art as a place to experiment, make a mess, follow strange ideas and see where they lead.

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Found Materials: Bring any clean, interesting pieces of packaging, cardboard, plastic mesh, boxes, paper or other bits of everyday rubbish that you would like to experiment with.
Studio-Friendly Clothing: Wear something you do not mind getting paint, glue or other art materials on.

Have a question about the course or need to discuss accessibility or accommodations before class? Contact us at learn@urbanartcollective.ca.

Parking is available at 1088 Somerset St W at the UAC Art Gallery, as well as at 50 Bayswater Ave. The parking area at 50 Bayswater is accessed from Somerset St W, not from Bayswater Avenue.

Cancellation Policy

14+ days before the first class: Full refund to your original payment method.
7–13 days before: Full-value UAC LAB credit.
Less than 7 days before: No refund or credit.

Registrations can be transferred to another person at no charge before the class begins. Missed classes or sessions are not eligible for refunds, credits or individual make-up classes.

If UAC LAB cancels a class, you can choose a full refund or full-value UAC LAB credit. If we reschedule and the new date does not work for you, you may also request a refund or credit.

UAC LAB Class Registration, Cancellation & Refund Policy