Drawing with Mixed Media
Fall Class | Registration opens Wednesday, August 5, 2026 6:00 AM EDT
Explore drawing in combination with various mixed media processes (ex. paint, ink, pencil, collage, printed textured papers). Using real objects or photos for reference, each week will focus on a different subject for inspiration. Then spin-off to develop artwork based on creative interests and personal style.
SCHEDULE NOTES:
This is a short class that runs for 4 weeks. Class meets on 10/29, 11/5, 11/12 & 11/19.
9x12 Mixed Media Paper (preferred: Strathmore tablet, 400 series, 184lb, wet & dry media)
#2 pencil (or any pencil set you may have)
Eraser
Black Sharpie Ultra Fine Point Marker
Students may wish to purchase additional materials after the first class.
*You are welcome to bring a snack for break time.
Gail Herring
Gail Ann Herring is a graduate of Kutztown University (BS in Art Education), and also Maryland Institute College of Art (MFA). A personal interest in botanical subjects lead to studying at the New York Botanical Garden, where Gail worked at mastering scientific illustration techniques, and completed the certificate program in Botanical Illustration.
As a teaching artist, Gail has worked with students of all ages — in youth classes and adult workshop settings, as an artist-in-residence (age 3 - high school), and as an adjunct instructor in Early Childhood Arts Education (college). Gail has engaged in numerous collaborations with artists, teachers, and community-based programs to develop and mentor arts-integrated learning experiences focused on literacy and the arts.