ONLINE WORKSHOP
DISRUPTING THE IMAGE
An Exploration of Mixed Media Portraiture on Cardboard
May 3-4, 2026
What happens when the surface shifts the conversation?
Working on cardboard disrupts the routine—making it easier to take risks.
Dive into experimental portraiture on cardboard, a surface that naturally encourages layering, cutting, sanding, and rebuilding. Instead of chasing perfect likeness, you will let the portrait emerge through construction and playful disruption. Cardboard is not neutral. It pushes back, bends, and reveals its texture, inviting both building and image-making. In this workshop, the surface is more than support. It becomes an active partner in the creative conversation.
Sunday, May 3, 2026
12-3 PM (MT)
Live Workshop
Stacy Phillips will demonstrate:
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Preparing and selecting cardboard surfaces
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Establishing an initial image
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Building through layering and mixed media
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Interrupting and reworking the surface
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Knowing when to push further and when to stop
Monday, May 4, 2026
12-3 PM (MT)
Open Studio + Q&A
Continue developing your piece side by side with Stacy Phillips, picking up right where you left off on day one. Ask questions in real time and use this space to explore, refine, and integrate your work.
Tuition
Live Workshop + Open Studio
$185
Includes:
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3-hour Live Workshop
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3-hour Open Studio + Q&A
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Access to the full workshop recording for 6 months
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Downloadable materials list
Registration closes May 1, 2026.
Can't join us live?
Get Recording-Only Access for $135*
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Full Recording (Live Workshop + Open Studio)
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Downloadable materials list
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Access to the recording 6 months from date of purchase
*Does not include live participation in the workshop or open studio.
Don't let a scheduling conflict keep you from discovering what happens when the surface shifts the conversation.
Who is this workshop for?
This workshop is for artists who are already creating and building and are curious about what might emerge when the material takes the lead.
Whether you are new to portraiture or have an established practice, the most important thing is a willingness to experiment and let the surface influence your image.
You’ll thrive in this workshop if you are interested in:
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Working on nontraditional surfaces
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Layering, reworking, and evolving an image over time
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Exploring mixed media in a hands-on, direct way
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Seeing how disruption and experimentation can open new creative directions
No prior experience with cardboard is needed. Some familiarity with basic drawing or painting tools is helpful, but beginners are absolutely welcome.
Unlock creativity by simply changing the ground you’re working on.
Reviews
“I needed a creative adventure and this one was great!"
Caroline
“My eyes were opened up to so many possibilities, and my approach to art was freed and liberated."
Dodie
“...a fun and great learning experience.”
Denise
“I gained confidence, freedom, and the ability to experiment without fear."
Vickie
“Stacy’s guidance made it an amazing experience — highly recommended!”
Tracey
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