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Break the Rules - A Mixed Media Class
with Kristianne Ripple
Instructor: Kristianne Ripple
Location: The Joel Center, 115 West Young Street, Rolesville, NC, 27571
Date: Thursdays, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24 MAKE UP DATE: 10/1
Time: 6:00-8:00 pm
Break the rules of traditional painting in this high-energy, course. Designed for all skill levels, this hands-on class focuses on creative intuition over technical perfection as you dive into experimental techniques to build personal, multidimensional works. Over six weeks, you will master foundational underpaintings with gesso and vintage papers, build tactile dimension using found objects, and explore depth through fluid acrylic washes and inks. The journey continues with image transfer collage methods, expressive mark-making using unconventional tools, and a final week dedicated to unifying your unique composition.
Please Note: All classes and workshops are for Military Connected Individuals who are 18 years or older.
We offer scholarships for those who cannot afford the registration fee. Email the Operation ART Program Manager at isabella@thejoelfund.org to receive the scholarship promo code with your name and email address
A make up date will be used if a class is canceled due to the instructor's illness, inclement weather, or an emergency. If you are running late to class, or will miss a class, please contact the instructor directly or the Operation ART Program Manager at isabella@thejoelfund.org or 919.200.0886.
One Day Workshop: Tell Your Story Mixed Media Collage
with Kristianne Ripple
Instructor:Kristianne Ripple
Location: The Joel Center, 115 West Young Street, Rolesville, NC, 27571
Date: Saturday, September 19th, 2026
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
In this immersive one-day intensive, you will explore the limitless possibilities of mixed media collage, focusing on the harmony between found materials and fine art techniques. You’ll learn to build rich, evocative compositions by layering vintage ephemera, hand-painted papers, and textiles using adhesives and gel mediums. The workshop covers essential design principles—such as focal points and tonal balance—while encouraging experimental mark-making with charcoal, ink, and acrylic glazes to unify your work. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced artist, you will leave with a finished, multi-dimensional piece and a new toolkit for storytelling through visual texture.
Please Note: All classes and workshops are for Military Connected Individuals who are 18 years or older.
We offer scholarships for those who cannot afford the registration fee. Email the Operation ART Program Manager at isabella@thejoelfund.org to receive the scholarship promo code with your name and email address
A make up date will be used if a class is canceled due to the instructor's illness, inclement weather, or an emergency. If you are running late to class, or will miss a class, please contact the instructor directly or the Operation ART Program Manager at isabella@thejoelfund.org or 919.200.0886.