Mixed Media Folklore Illustration
Mixed Media Folklore Illustration with Addie Hirschten
Enjoy hearing a new folktale each session and illustrating the images using cut paper collage and painting. In addition to discussing the meaning behind the stories with the group, students will weave together traditional cut paper silhouettes, mixed media, and modern painting techniques to bring fresh life to old stories.
This small group class is presented in collaboration with John C. Campbell Folk School and Lessonface. Students are invited to attend an optional Orientation and Closing Ceremony to connect with various online Folk School classes.
Class Materials
Students should provide:
Materials:
-hot pressed bristol paper
-black and other colored papers such as Canson Mi-Teintes Art Paper
-scissors
-glue
-Mod Podge
-illustration pens such as sharpie ultra fine-point markers
-pencils
-brushes
-acrylic paints
-Optional: magazine images
Age Range
15-100
Skill Level
All levels
Contact the Teacher
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About the John C. Campbell Folk School & Lessonface
Since 1925, the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, North Carolina has transformed lives, and brought people together in a nurturing environment for experiences in learning and community life that spark self-discovery. Since 2012, Lessonface has connected more than 30,000 students with over 2,500 great teachers for live music, language, and arts lessons online, delivering on our mission to help students achieve their goals while treating teachers equitably.
When
The class will meet for five weekly 2-hour live online sessions.
Enrolled students receive 60-day access to the video recordings of the classes.
How It Works
Enroll above to save your spot in the class. Lessonface will send you a confirmation right away, and a Zoom link 24 hours before the class start time. You can log into your Lessonface dashboard to access class materials, communicate with your instructor, join the live Zoom session, and access the class recordings and chat transcript afterward.
Refund Policy: To cancel an enrollment or request a refund, contact [email protected]. For 30+ days before, we refund 95%. Between 30 and 5 days, receive a 75% refund. No refunds within 5 days of class start date. Materials kit fees are non-refundable.
Book 1:1 online lessons with Addie Hirschten on their Lessonface profile.

Addie Hirschten
Addie Hirschten is a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author of several books and host of the Studio Alchemy Podcast. When working as an art instructor, Hirschten enjoys helping students to develop their own style and artistic voice.
About Lessonface, PBC
Lessonface's mission is to help students achieve their goals while treating teachers equitably. Since 2012, we've hosted more than 30,000 students and 2,000 teachers for over 500,000 music, language, and arts lessons and classes online.

