Open Studio Time with Cory
Color, Texture, Creative Freedom
Every farm camp kid wants “Cory Time” - well, here it is! Participants explore color, texture, and layering using acrylic paint, spray paint, stencils, collage, and heavy textures, and finish with a one-of-a-kind mixed media painting. No art experience needed.
What to expect: Participants learn layering, stencil-making, collaging. Each session will be dedicated to learning new art skills and techniques to create their 2’x2’ custom painted wood panel. All materials included.
Note: Must have 5 participants to run the program.
Dates: Nov 21, Dec 12, Dec 19
Time: 11:30am - 1:30pm
Ages: All ages, best for 7 and up
Location: Art Studio, Wardwell Farm, Bainbridge Island
Wear: Clothes to get messy & your favorite cozy layers for indoor / outdoor time
Get ready to make a beautiful mess and discover the artist within!
Wardwell Farm is excited to offer a three-session mixed media art experience with local artist C. Bennett of ArtByCBennett. Designed for curious minds and creative spirits, this hands-on class invites artists of all experience levels to explore color, texture, layering, and self-expression while creating a one-of-a-kind mixed media painting.
Using acrylic paint, spray paint, stencils, collage, and heavy textures, participants will experiment with different materials and techniques to bring their own unique vision to life. Each session offers an opportunity to try something new, embrace the unexpected, and discover how individual marks, colors, and layers can come together to create something extraordinary.
Get ready to make a beautiful mess and discover the artist within!
Wardwell Farm is excited to offer a three-session mixed media art experience with local artist C. Bennett of ArtByCBennett. Designed for curious minds and creative spirits, this hands-on class invites artists of all experience levels to explore color, texture, layering, and self-expression while creating a one-of-a-kind mixed media painting.
Using acrylic paint, spray paint, stencils, collage, and heavy textures, participants will experiment with different materials and techniques to bring their own unique vision to life. Each session offers an opportunity to try something new, embrace the unexpected, and discover how individual marks, colors, and layers can come together to create something extraordinary.
What We’ll Explore
Color & Expression: Discover how color can communicate feelings, energy, and positivity.
Mixed Media Techniques: Experiment with acrylic paint, spray paint, stencils, collage, and layered textures.
Creative Freedom: Let go of perfection, take creative risks, and learn to trust your instincts.
One-of-a-Kind Artwork: Build a personal mixed media painting that reflects your imagination, personality, and creative journey.
Come ready to experiment, get a little messy, connect with your creativity, and leave with something meaningful that you made yourself.
Kindness is a medium.
Creativity is for everyone.
And every artist has a story worth sharing.
The C. Bennett Philosophy
C. Bennett believes art is more than something we hang on a wall—it’s an experience that can inspire, connect, and uplift us.
Through vibrant color, layered textures, and positive messages, his work celebrates the power of creativity to bring people together. His teaching encourages artists to let go of the pressure to make something perfect and instead enjoy the process of discovery. There are no mistakes, only opportunities to experiment, learn, and see things differently.
The goal isn’t simply to make a painting. It’s to build confidence, embrace individuality, and discover the joy of creating something that is uniquely yours.