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Mixed Media


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Warm and Fuzzy "Sampler"

Mondays, January 5 - February 23 [8 Weeks]: 5:30 - 7:30 PM [Kate Atkinson]
Come in from the cold and warm up your creative muscles in the studio! This is a mixed media class focusing on all things warm and fuzzy: handbuilt ceramic mugs, wet felting, yarn painting, wood burning, batik and more depending on class pace. This class is for anyone looking to try new mediums. Join us as we experiment, explore, play, and create! 
Ages 18+

​SUPPLIES: Supplies and materials provided by SAA.
$210 Non- Members. $180 Members

​SAA Members--After hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount!

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Winter Mixed Media Sculpture

Tuesdays, January 6 - February 10 [6 Weeks]: 1:30-4:30 PM [Kate Atkinson]
Class participants will learn to build mixed media sculptures using wire armatures and plaster strip/paper mache surfaces. Students will finish a sculpture of their own design and more depending on class pace. All artistic levels welcome!
Ages 16+
​SUPPLIES: Supplies and materials provided by SAA.
$190 Non- Members. $160 Members

​SAA Members--After hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount! 

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Brain Art

Wednesdays, January 7 - February 25 [8 Weeks]: 9:30 AM - 12 PM [Kate Atkinson]
This class explores different ways that creating can affect our brains and the benefits of artistic meditation, mindfulness, and emotional expression. We will do projects such as neurographical pen and ink, abstract synchromism painting, bilateral drawing, blind contour drawing, and sensory ceramic sculpture. Come relax, explore, and create!
Ages 16+

​SUPPLIES: Supplies and materials provided by SAA.
$200 Non- Members. $170 Members

​SAA Members--After hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount!

CANCELLATIONS OR REFUNDS OF CLASS
We do not issue credits, or roll forward tuition.

What is the class refund policy?
Class Refunds for 8-week classes and SAAmplers will be issued at 95% of original purchase price if you cancel 1 week in advance or more before class start date.
Cancellations made less than 1 week in advance will not be eligible for a refund. For example: If you cancel your class 48 hours before the start time, your registration is not valid for a refund. We can not issue credits or roll forward tuition.
In case of medical or family emergency, please give our office a call at 217-523-2631.
​For more information, please visit our FAQ page found here.

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Located on Main Campus
​ 700 North 4th Street
​Springfield, IL 62702
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217-523-2631
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 SAA Collective

105 N. 5th Street 
Springfield, IL 62701


Wednesday - Saturday 11 AM - 5 PM
​217-544-2787
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SAA Main Campus

Main Office, Studios,
M.G. Nelson Family
Gallery, and Edwards Place
​ 700 North 4th Street
​Springfield, IL 62702
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Monday - Friday 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday 10 AM - 3 PM
217-523-2631
[email protected]
  • About
    • Contact
    • What We Do
    • Hiring
    • Residency
    • Meet Our Staff
    • Board of Directors >
      • For Current BOD
    • Palette Newsletter
  • Education
    • Classes >
      • Ceramics
      • Digital Media
      • Drawing
      • Fiber Arts
      • Glass
      • Metals & Jewelry
      • Mixed Media
      • Painting
      • Pastels
      • Photography
      • Printmaking
      • Pulp + Paper
      • Sculpture
      • Teen
      • Youth
    • SAAmplers
    • Youth SAAmplers
    • Summer Art Camp >
      • Login Sign-up Info
      • 4 YO- K
      • 1st - 2nd
      • 3rd - 5th
      • 6th - 8th
      • High School
      • Full Schedule
    • Open Studio
    • Scholarships
    • Instructor Bios
  • Outreach
    • Art Outreach
    • Field Trips
    • Make Truck
    • Bronwyn Eves Memorial Project
    • OMA
    • pARTners Program
  • Events
    • 6x6
    • Art Synergy
    • Buffalo Birthday Bonanza
    • Film Series >
      • Past Film Series
    • Fine Art Fair
    • Golf Outing
    • Paint the Street
    • Palette to Palate
    • Yart Sale
  • Galleries
    • Collective >
      • Underground
      • For Juried Artists
    • M.G. Nelson Family Gallery
    • Call For Entries
    • Past Exhibitions >
      • Past M.G. Nelson Exhibition Photos
      • Past Collective Exhibition Photos
  • Edwards Place
    • Edwards Place Events
  • Library
    • Library Events
  • Rentals
    • Arty Party
    • Field Trips
    • Adult Events
    • Team building
    • Rental Spaces
  • Join + Give
    • Membership
    • Donate
    • Sponsorship Opportunities
    • Testimonials
    • Volunteer
  • Shop
    • Art Supplies >
      • Clay
      • Clay Tools
    • Make Kits
    • Murder Mystery Game
    • CHECKOUT