Sat, Mar 13
|PaintSpace NOLA
Kellie Smith | Layers of Play: Let Go, Get Lost in the Layers & Create Freely
Through a playful mix of pastels, ink, watercolor, acrylic, gelli printing, stitching, collage, and more, we'll build rich, expressive layers and create amazing underpaintings filled with interesting marks, textures, and unexpected surprises.
Dates & Location
Mar 13, 2027, 9:30 AM CST – Mar 16, 2027, 4:30 PM CDT
PaintSpace NOLA, 1202 Soniat St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
Workshop Description
Instructor: Kellie Smith
Workshop: Layers of Play: Let Go, Get Lost in the Layers & Create Freely
Dates: March 13-16, 2027
Days: 4
Hours: 9:30am–4:30pm
Level: All
Size: 12
Tuition: $1200*
*Includes daily lunch and beverages served in studio
Maybe you're feeling stuck, searching for your artistic voice, or simply longing to create with more freedom and confidence.
What if you gave yourself four days to let go of the expectations and just PLAY?
In this workshop, we'll explore the freedom that comes from experimenting, taking creative risks, and following our curiosity.
Through a playful mix of pastels, ink, watercolor, acrylic, gelli printing, stitching, collage, and more, we'll build rich, expressive layers and create amazing underpaintings filled with interesting marks, textures, and unexpected surprises.
We'll scribble, paint, print, stitch, cover things up, reveal them again, and discover how letting go of control can open the door to exciting new possibilities.
This workshop is about so much more than learning techniques.
It's about creating freely.
It's about trusting your instincts.
It's about discovering what excites YOU as an artist rather than following someone else's formula.
And most importantly, it's about remembering that creating art can be joyful, freeing, and FUN!
You don't have to arrive with a clear vision or a perfectly defined artistic style. Just bring your curiosity, an open mind, and a willingness to explore.
No pressure. No perfection. Just permission to play.
Reviews
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "You and Jeni Guidry amaze me - such powerful, safe space you both hold for others. Such loving servant hearts." —Chrissy S.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "So much fun!" —Angie C.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I can’t believe I get to paint with you this week the best surprise!" —Cassie H.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Just show up, I promise you won’t regret it!" —Darcee B.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Fantastic!" —Michelle L.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "You are such a beautiful inspiration!" —Amber B.
Supply List
All supplies are hyperlinked to Amazon but shopping local is the best and shopping your personal studio is even better.
Surfaces
-old book pages ( I’ll have some too)
-old sheet music ( I’ll have some too)
Any surface that you work on that currently brings you joy
Mediums
Liquitex BASICS Acrylic white Paint, 250ml
Liquitex Basic set (or basic colors you love)
Tim Holtz ink- Choose 6 colors you love
Tools
Variety paint brushes (you can bring your own if you already have brushes)
Gelli Plates 8 x 10
Optional Supplies
I’ll have some to share but you are welcomed to bring these or any other mediums that you love to work with, don’t feel like you must purchase these things. This is just a list of all my favorites.
Stabillo Carbothello Charcoal Pencils
Checkout
Tuition
$1,200.00
+$30.00 ticket service fee
Total
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