Welcome To Mixed Media Arts

If you are looking for inspiration and great mixed media ideas, then you have come to the right place!

See us in 2025

As we prepare to launch into a crafty 2025, FIRST we add in the papercraft shows into our calendars! Click for ALL of the details!

MIXED MEDIA ATC FOLDER

Create this cute little ATC folder with our envelope template and kraft paper, then decorate with a few mixed media techniques. Here are the step by step instructions.

Fundamentals classes – May & June 2024

Classes are running again at the Mixed Media Art Studio – Melbourne, Australia – focussing on art journaling and gel printing, in our wonderful, fully air-conditioned studio space and in a supportive atmosphere! So if you have ever thought of getting started in art journaling and / or gel printing – or have tried and feel like you don’t know what you are doing – then these are the classes for YOU!

Making LOTs of ATCs

Artist Trading Cards (ATCs) are wonderful little pieces of art that are traded between crafters. For a crafting show, ATCs are often traded between other attendees as a memento of the occasion. Sometimes there may be a theme to guide the participants. The challenge of making lots of ATCs for these shows is to keep the design simple and one you can easily replicate many times.

Ready for a wonderfully arty 2024?

For Mixed Media Art, 2024 will include in person craft shows PLUS in person & online art classes. Makers, Arts & Crafts at the Train & Hobby show, From Picture to Page papercraft shows in May & October, Paperific Expo at the Flemington Racecourse in August plus The Papercraft show at the Hawkesbury Showgrounds in November.

Where do Your Ideas come from?

As an artist Ann Strecko Koeman is often asked “where do you get your ideas?”. She politely replies “all around me”. However lame her answer sound, it is the truth. Creative crafters and artists get their inspiration everywhere, and anywhere. Inspiration strikes when you are living, working, playing, and even sleeping. Ann provides a list of inspiration to get us started.

What is Mixed Media Art?

The term “mixed media art” is a broad definition that covers many arts and crafts, including collage, assemblage (both 2D and 3D), altered objects, including books and boxes, handmade greeting cards, artist trading cards (ATCs) and tags, art journalling and book making.

Online Store is OPEN

Calling all Australian and New Zealand artists and crafters - our online store is OPEN

Meet the team!

Michelle and the MMA team are out and about again with these events in 2025:

MELBOURNE ARTISTS - Classes Open

Michelle and the MMA team are very excited to announce we are open FOR CLASSES in Melbourne Australia.

Mixed Media Art | Techniques, Reviews, Inspiration

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Meet our Talented Team!

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Mixed Media Art | Techniques, Reviews, Inspiration

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