Your Mixed Media Adventure Awaits
Are you ready to start your creative year with a fresh start?
This online festival invites you to explore the unique techniques of 10 mixed media artists and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of art making.
Together, we celebrate the diversity of this art form and offer you the chance to learn, experiment and connect with a welcoming community.
Looking for a way to start your creative year with momentum and inspiration?
Do you want to rediscover the sheer fun of making art, free from perfectionism?
Join us to experiment, explore and grow your artistic journey!
Want to explore the richness of mixed media?
Come and discover a mosaic of styles, materials and processes.
There are endless possibilities to incorporate into your own creations!
Would you like to build up your confidence as an artist?
Explore new techniques and push your creative boundaries in a supportive and encouraging environment!
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Kickstart Your Year:
Begin your creative year with momentum, inspiration, and a sense of purpose by immersing yourself in this energizing festival.
Community Connection:
Engage with a vibrant group of like-minded artists, share your progress, and exchange ideas to fuel your artistic journey.
Celebration of Diversity:
Explore a wide variety of mixed media approaches, from collage to texture-building, to enrich your creative toolkit of styles and processes, giving you endless possibilities to incorporate into your art.
Flexible Learning:
Access video lessons and materials at your own pace, allowing you to revisit techniques and create whenever it suits you.
Fresh Inspiration: Learn from ten mixed media artists who share their unique techniques and creative insights to help spark new ideas in your work.
Unique Artistic Expression:
Use the lessons as starting point to integrate new techniques into your own creative practice.
Expand your skills:
Experiment with a variety of materials and methods, from working with paint to collage, and discover new approaches that resonate with your artistic style.
Creative Joy:
Rediscover the sheer fun of creating art, free from perfectionism, as you experiment, explore, and grow.
Creative Confidence:
Explore your creative boundaries by experimenting with different materials, techniques, and styles to build confidence in your own artistic skills.
Flexible Access:
Revisit lessons anytime, so the learning and inspiration continue well beyond the 20-day festival period.
Whether you’re an experienced artist or a beginner eager to explore, the Mixed Media Festival welcomes you to dive in.
There’s no rush – learn, experiment, and connect on your own schedule.
Let the festival be a creative spark that stays with you.
Ready to explore the endless possibilities of mixed media art
to transform your art?
Unlike traditional online courses with a single instructor, the MMF offers a mosaic of perspectives and techniques. With ten contributing artists, you’ll:
This isn’t just a course—it’s a celebration of creativity and connection, offering you more opportunities to find your own voice within the mixed media world.
Meet the Artists
Julia is a mixed media artist and creativity coach who works with acrylics, inks, collage, and found materials. Inspired by coastal landscapes and her daily walks, she incorporates elements of nature and her surroundings into her art.
Her engaging classes reflect Julie’s passion for sketchbook work and teaching.
Drawing from her coastal upbringing in Yorkshire, Karen creates evocative collages using found and painted papers. Her process of layering, sanding, and reconstructing materials results in textured, urban-inspired pieces.
Karen’s work has earned her numerous awards and recognition in the art world.
Julie’s vibrant work explores identity and perception through layers of color, texture, and meaning. Based outside of Boston, she brings her expertise in printmaking, painting, and collage to MMF.
Helping others discover their creative potential is the foundation of Julie’s dynamic teaching style.
Based in Washington, DC, Jennifer explores patterns and repetition as a means of processing chaos. Her classes, designed for all skill levels, emphasize accessibility and creative exploration.
Jennifer’s teaching experience and artistic accomplishments make her an outstanding instructor.
Based in Nashville, TN, Marabeth specializes in landscapes and abstract botanicals, focusing on resilience and self-compassion in art.
Her classes emphasize embracing imperfection and finding personal connection through creative expression, inspiring others to fully engage in their artistic journey.
Linden combines memory and present experience in her delicate mixed media creations. Using paper, transparencies, sewing thread, and found materials, she celebrates sustainability and mindfulness.
Her intuitive approach encourages artists to embrace experimentation and honor the beauty of imperfection.
Kim is a self-taught artist whose journey began during the Covid lockdown. With a background in science, she embraces experimentation and creates intricate collages using vintage paper, paint, and ink.
Her work explores themes of female identity, empowerment, and resilience.
Rebecca’s joyful mixed media work combines sketching, collaging, and photography with vibrant colors.
A passionate teacher from the UK, she encourages others to make art a daily practice and to build confidence through experimentation.
Gloria’s contemporary abstract art balances complexity and clarity, creating modern compositions with a graphic edge.
Working from her studio in Calgary, Canada, she pushes the boundaries of design and texture, guiding students to refine their own creative approaches.
I’m Lydia Rink, the initiator and host of the Mixed Media Festival, and I’m excited to invite you to join me in exploring the rich and diverse world of mixed media.
From my studio in Duisburg, Germany, I create intuitive, deconstructed compositions using handmade collage materials, monoprints, paint and found objects.
It’s my passion to inspire others to combine a variety of materials and elements into cohesive, meaningful works. With this festival, I want to spark your creativity, celebrate the beauty of mixed media, and bring us together as a vibrant, supportive community. Let’s make this an exciting and inspiring experience for everyone!
The MMF is an online event where 10 mixed media artists share their techniques, processes, and inspirations through exclusive video lessons.
You’ll have access to all the lessons and supporting materials to learn, experiment, and create at your own pace.
A new video lesson will be released every other day for 20 days.
Once all the lessons are live, students can continue to access all the materials whenever they want.
The Mixed Media Festival goes on sale with early bird pricing starting January 20, 2025.
The official start of MMF25 is February 3, 2025, when the first video lesson becomes available.
You can purchase access until February 20, 2025, after which all lessons will be fully accessible for you to enjoy at your own pace!
Once the course begins, you will have access to the classroom and all materials for one year.
Yes! We have a private Facebook group where participants can share their creations, exchange ideas, and connect with fellow mixed media enthusiasts in a supportive and inspiring environment.
You can also use the hashtag #MixedMediaFestival when sharing your work on Instagram and other social media platforms.
This class is for anyone who loves mixed media art, whether you’re a beginner eager to learn or an experienced artist looking for new inspiration.
If you enjoy exploring new techniques, experimenting with materials, or being part of a creative community, this festival is perfect for you.
Each contributing artist provides a detailed supply list that you can download.
You’re encouraged to use the mixed media materials you already have and love working with.
There’s no need to buy anything special—just bring your creativity and an open mind!
Lydia will be in the Classroom to answer specific questions and as part of the course you will be invited to join a private Facebook group, this is where you can share your work and ask for feedback.
Lydia encourages you to contact her if you have any questions about the course before registering.
The refund period is 60 days
The MMF is an online event where 10 mixed media artists share their techniques, processes, and inspirations through exclusive video lessons.
You’ll have access to all the lessons and supporting materials to learn, experiment, and create at your own pace.
If there’s anything at all that you’re not certain about, anything we haven’t made clear; any concerns or questions then please do contact Lydia at hello@lydiarink.de and she will help you out.
Take the chance and join the Mixed Media Festival 2025.
Let this be your opportunity to learn, experiment, and connect with a vibrant community of artists who share your passion for art making.
We can’t wait to see the amazing art you create!
special EARLY BIRD PRICE
Enroll in Course for €96 €72