If you’ve ever looked at mixed media collage art and thought:
“I love this… but I have no idea how people actually begin,”
you’re in exactly the right place.
Online Mixed Media Course: Painted Paper Fodder
Foundations in Mixed Media Collage Art
A gentle, confidence-building place to begin
(especially if collage excites you, but you don’t know where to start.)
Painted Paper Fodder: Foundations in Mixed Media Collage Art is designed to be a true starting point—one that removes pressure, confusion, and overwhelm, and replaces it with clarity, curiosity, and momentum.
No assumptions.
No perfection required.
Just a warm, supported path forward.
Start with Painted Paper!
$97 USD + tax
Now, watch this video to find out what all you’ll learn in this course!
Why Painted Paper Changes Everything
Years ago, I was introduced to the idea of collage fodder by other generous, brilliant teachers.
I didn’t invent it.
It wasn’t my idea.
I just… fell in love. Hard.
There was something deeply freeing about creating my own materials—painting papers, adding marks, layering texture, and turning ordinary scraps into expressive, beautiful building blocks.
Painted paper changed how I made art.
Instead of facing a blank page and wondering what to do, I always had something ready to work with—collage papers already full of color, personality, and possibility.
It took the pressure off “finished art.”
It made experimentation feel safe.
It made play feel purposeful.
That deep love for painted paper eventually grew into Fodder School—not because I created something new, but because this way of working wanted more space, more structure, and more community around it.
And at the very heart of it all?
Painted paper.
This Course Is Where Everything Begins
Painted Paper Fodder: Foundations in Mixed Media Collage Art is not about making finished artwork.
It’s about:
Building confidence
Developing a visual language
Learning how collage materials are created
Giving yourself permission to explore without pressure
This course meets you exactly where you are—whether you’re brand new to mixed media collage or have been circling it for a while but haven’t found your footing yet.
You don’t need an art background.
You don’t need to be “good” at collage.
You don’t even need to know what you want to make.
You just need a place to begin.
What You’ll Learn Inside the Course
Gathering & Choosing Papers
We start right at the beginning.
You’ll learn:
What kinds of papers work beautifully for collage fodder
What’s worth saving (and what isn’t)
How to build a useful, flexible paper stash without overthinking or overbuying
This step alone removes so much friction for people who feel stuck before they even start.
Marks, Texture & Personality
Once color feels accessible, we layer in interest.
You’ll explore:
Mark making
Stenciling
Stamping
Simple shapes, lines, and textures
All in ways that are forgiving, playful, and endlessly reusable.
Color—Without the Stress
Color is one of the most common sticking points, so we slow it way down.
You’ll learn:
How to mix harmonious colors that work well together
How to approach color intuitively, even if it’s always felt intimidating
How to apply paint in loose, expressive ways—nothing fussy or precious
This is about comfort and confidence, not rules.
Transparent Collage Papers
We finish with one of the most magical elements of collage fodder.
You’ll learn how to create lightweight, transparent layers that:
Add depth and softness
Create visual complexity
Make collage feel rich, thoughtful, and alive
These layers quickly become favorites—and people are often surprised by how simple they are to make.
Begin Your Collage Foundations
$97 USD + tax
What This Course Is (and Isn’t)
This course is:
Foundational
Encouraging
Process-focused
Designed to lower the bar to entry
This course is not:
About producing finished art
About doing things “the right way”
About keeping up with anyone else
About perfection
Think of it as setting the table—so when you’re ready to make, everything is already there waiting for you.
Who This Course Is For
This course is for you if:
You’re curious about mixed media collage but feel overwhelmed
You love the idea of creating your own materials
You want a grounding, joyful creative process
You’re tired of staring at blank pages
You want to feel more confident before jumping into projects
If you’ve been waiting for someone to say:
“Start here.”
This is me saying it.
