Stay tuned for upcoming workshops!
All workshops are in person at the Friday Harbor Atelier, 313 Spring Street, Friday Harbor, WA
Contact me if you are interested in booking a private workshop for three or more people.
Scroll down to see a full list of workshops.
For more information, including workshop registration, click on the workshop title or photo. Please feel free to contact me with any questions at: SanJuanJan@gmail.com
Painting from the Heart
If you think you can’t paint or are afraid to take the leap towards putting a brush to canvas, THINK AGAIN! In this 3-Hour workshop we’ll learn the basics of acrylic painting and create beautiful, interesting works of art.
Join me for this fun and dynamic class for all levels of artists.
Cigar Box Shrines Workshop
Join instructor Jan Murphy, for a fun workshop using personal treasures, photographs, and found objects to create one-of-a-kind artworks.
Painting from the Heart
If you think you can’t paint or are afraid to take the leap towards putting a brush to canvas, THINK AGAIN! In this 3-Hour workshop we’ll learn the basics of acrylic painting and create beautiful, interesting works of art.
Join me for this fun and dynamic class for all levels of artists.
My Heart Has Wings! Mixed-Media Workshop
In this fun, evening workshop we’ll get in the mood for Valentine’s Day by creating hand painted and embellished “heartworks” – with wings! You’ll learn some nifty mixed media tricks and play with products designed to add texture and interest. You’re free to bring fabrics and bits and pieces from home to make your pieces more personal, or you can choose from a wide variety of treasures provided.
Cigar Box Shrines Workshop
Join instructor Jan Murphy, for a fun workshop using personal treasures, photographs, and found objects to create one-of-a-kind artworks.
Mixed-Media on Canvas Class
In this fast-paced workshop we’ll start by putting brush to canvas to create two paintings (abstract or subject-based). We’ll use papers (book pages, photos, wrapping paper, etc.) in our base painting to add interest. When our paintings are where we want them we will embellish them with more papers, fabric scraps, metal - whatever your creative muse wishes! You will leave class with two unique and beautiful pieces of art.
Sardine Can Shrines Mixed Media Workshop
5:30 - 8:30
This fun workshop offers a great opportunity to use your tiny keepsakes and treasures to create a beautiful and lasting artwork. We’ll explore mixed media techniques and processes to add patina, depth and color to sardine cans, altoid tins and any other small reliquaries you wish to bring. These can be mounted on substrates that will be provided or equipped with magnets to make fascinating fridge mags!
You will leave class with two unique and beautiful pieces of art.
A supply list will be provided upon registration.
Winged Muses Workshop - April 2nd
Join me for a fun day of mixed media magic!
In this class we’ll use polymer clay to fashion small bodies that will be baked. We’ll craft a head and face, or use a doll head and add some wings (or arms). We will then embellished our muses with paint, fabric, and your own bits and pieces from home to create beautiful one-of-a-kind treasures. You’ll learn several tricks of the mixed media trade while enjoying the creative process!
Give the gift of creativity! Use this gift certificate for any workshop (subject to availability).