Finnabair is an awesome teacher and her projects are just stunning and fun to make with loads of techniques. Note: You can change the colour to suit you.
Do you love collecting meaningful treasures, found objects, and beautiful embellishments? Have you ever wondered how to bring them together into one cohesive piece that tells a story and captures a special memory?
In “MemoryCollector” we’ll combine Finn’s signature mixed-media techniques with the magic of storytelling to create a richly layered shadowbox collage full of depth, texture, and character. This project is the perfect opportunity to showcase favourite elements, found objects, and treasured details while learning how to build a balanced and visually striking composition.
Working step by step, we will focus on creating dimensional clusters, layering embellishments, and incorporating a variety of elements – including a metal tin and other unexpected treasures – to build a unique shadowbox filled with interesting details.
The beautiful, grungy background is inspired by Prima Marketing Decoupage Fiber Papers and becomes the perfect foundation for textures, vintage character, and eye-catching dimensional effects. We’ll also explore a selection of Finnabair favourites, including Effect Pastes, Art Alchemy Liquid Acrylic Paints, Sparks Paints, and Metallique Waxes, learning how to combine colour, highlights, and metallic accents to bring the composition to life.
There will be multiple colour options to choose from, allowing you to personalise your project and create a look that reflects your own style – whether you prefer something bold and dramatic or subtle, moody, and full of mystery.
This class is about learning versatile techniques that can easily be transferred to many future maxis-media projects and it is suitable for any skill levels, from beginners to experienced artists.
This class will be held in Canberra on Thursday 26th November 2026 @8.30am (doors will open at 8.00am)
Venue: Abode Hotel – Conference Room – 46 Rowland Rees Crescent Greenway ACT 2900 **
Class duration: 4.5 hours.
Bookings are essential as we have very limited seating.
What’s included in the class (TBA);
- Wood shadowbox with metal tin
- Decoupage Fiber Paper
- Resin and metal embellishments – kit
- Art Alchemy: Metallique and Matte Waxes, Liquid Acrylic Paints, Sparks Paints (shared)
- Art Basics: Effect Paste, Stencils, Gesso, Gel mediums and similar products (shared)
What to bring (TBA);
- Assortment of brushes
- Stencil Brush
- Scissors
- Pencil, pen, eraser, ruler
- Pallet knife
- Craft Mat
- Heat gun
- Baby wipes
- Old towel
- Apron
- embellishments/trinkets to make the project your own – things that tell your story.
** If you need to stay at the Hotel, please make your booking directly with the Hotel.
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