Birds in Boxes – A Mixed Media Workshop

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Description

Birds in Boxes –  A Mixed Media Workshop with Elizabeth St. Hilaire

November 11-13, 2026 | Wednesday – Friday

  • Wednesday: 10 am – 5 pm   |  Thursday – Friday: 9 am – 4 pm
  • Experience Level: All levels of experience are welcome.
  • Medium: Mixed Media Collage
  • Registration: Each student must register individually. Click the Cancellation Policy tab above for more info.
  • Location: Sedona Arts Center, Theatre Studio

In this dynamic, hands-on class, you’ll:
• Sketch and transfer birds from photo references
• Create acrylic underpaintings and custom gel-printed papers
• Build layered ephemera backgrounds
• Work with cradled wood panels—both front and back facing
• Incorporate fun assemblage elements like thread spools, tiny clothespins, and more

Celebrate your love of birds while learning new ways to combine collage, painting, and sculpture. Walk away with a joyful, dimensional series that sings with personality and creativity!

All levels welcome.

 

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Elizabeth St. Hilaire

Elizabeth St. Hilaire

Elizabeth St. Hilaire is a renowned mixed-media artist, instructor, and author recognized for her innova-tive approach to collage. Using hand-painted papers, she creates dynamic works celebrated for their bold color, intricate detail, and layered depth. Her art has been exhibited internationally and featured in prominent publications such as The Artist’s Magazine, Acrylic Artist Magazine, Cloth Paper Scissors, and Southern Living.

A Signature Member of the National Collage Society, St. Hilaire holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Syracuse University and has spent over 20 years exploring and refining her unique methods. She is the author of Painted Paper Art Workshop and has written numerous books and instructional guides to inspire artists around the globe.

Known for her engaging teaching style, St. Hilaire travels widely to lead workshops, sharing her pas-sion for creativity and the transformative power of collage. Her work has extended beyond gallery walls, appearing on textiles, home decor, and more, making her a leader in the modern collage movement.

Check out Elizabeth’s website: www.paperpaintings.com

 

Cancellation Policy

Registration and Cancellation Policies

Registration

  • Each student must enroll individually.
  • Classes must be paid in full upon registration.
  • Students may register online or call Sedona Arts Center Office at 928-282-3809, Ext 1 or toll free at 866-282-3809 Ext 1.
  • Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express are accepted or student may pay with cash or check by registering in person during office hours Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm.

In-Person and Online Classes Cancellation

  • Payment in full is due upon registration, or a payment plan can be put in place by the student upon check-out through Sezzle.
  • There is a $125 Cancellation Fee for any cancellations made before October 11, 2026. Remaining balance will be refunded.
  • There are no refunds after October 11, 2026.
  • If Sedona Arts Center cancels the workshop for any reason, all payments made will be refunded in full.

Note: If traveling to Sedona, we strongly urge students to purchase refundable airline tickets or travel insurance in case of workshop cancellation due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen changes. Sedona Arts Center is not responsible for non-refundable ticket purchases or lodging fees.

Important Message

Sedona Arts Center is not responsible for providing make-up sessions or issuing refunds, credits, or transfers for courses missed as a result of illness, emergencies, or other events beyond our control. There are absolutely no refunds after the cut-off date for any reason, unless Sedona Arts Center has to cancel the workshop, then all fees paid will be refunded in full.

~KK

"Enjoyed Elizabeth and grateful she is generous in sharing her tips and her thoroughness in putting together the supply list!"

~WR

"Elizabeth’s enthusiasm swept us all away in the excitement of her collage project. There was joy in the room."

~SD

"Elizabeth is very personable, engaging, knowledgeable, and very hands on with all of her students and we had a BIG class!!!"

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