Mixed Media Art Course with Lissa Hunter

I just couldn't get enough

I studied with Lissa Hunter at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts in 2005 or 2006. It was a while ago, but the significance of that one workshop still resonates today. I learned the techniques of coiling and knotless netting from Lissa, and I still employ them in my own practice and in the classes that I now teach in Fibers. I remember staying up all night to practice the skills we had learned during the day, I just couldn’t get enough.

- Ann M.

My time learning from her has changed and enhanced my practice as an artist.

I have had the good fortune to be a student in one of Lissa Hunter’s two-week classes at Haystack Mountain School of Crafts over 20 years ago. She has an ability as an instructor to be at once structured in her approach to sharing techniques and fostering personal exploration. I continue to employ many of the textile techniques that I learned from her. I can unequivocally say that my time learning from her has changed and enhanced my practice as an artist.

- Carol S.

Lissa is not only a brilliant craftsman, but a creative problem solver and storyteller.

- Berry M.

I took a workshop with Lissa years ago. She is brilliant.

- Brigette C.

There’s craft in art, and art in craft. But how do you connect the precision of craft with the creativity of art? What happens when ideas spill out faster than you can sketch them, and your materials are more rebellious than responsive? When your attempts to create feel like a tug-of-war between materials, technique, and ideas?

As an artist, your practice isn’t a straight path - it’s a conversation; between you, your materials, and the art you want to create. If you’re ready to align your creativity with your craft, Finding is your chance to grab hold of your practice - literally and figuratively! - by reimagining what you know, and exploring what your head, hands and heart can create.

Through thoughtful exploration and guided practical techniques, you’ll learn to bridge inspiration and execution and figure out the practical day-to-day framework that will help you succeed as an artist. By the end of the course, you’ll see things differently, find things differently, and do things differently in your mixed media fibre art practice.

Over eight weeks, you’ll weave new techniques, perspectives, and possibilities into your art practice.

Honour your materials.

Your materials have a story to tell. Learn how to let them speak so you can work with greater intention and connection.

Reimagine your techniques.

Rediscover the tools and techniques you love and transform the familiar into a springboard of possibilities for your art practice.

Expand your ideas.

Draw inspiration from unexpected places and build a practice that stretches your creative boundaries.

Module 1 ~ Inspiration, Lines & Sketches

Filmed in Denmark along the wild coast of the North Sea and deep within a juniper forest, Eva shares with you a place that holds deep meaning and reverence in her heart. Here, your journey begins as you see the world through Eva’s eyes as she shares her philosophies on creativity and the importance of silence in the creative process.

Many people understand silence as the absence of noise; here, you’ll learn that it’s not the absence of something but the presence of a special quality. Silence is about the things we can’t see… but can feel. It’s about the strongly present atmosphere if we allow the space to listen.

You’ll let go of distractions and engage with all your senses, opening up a conversation between you and your art. Learning many ways to make a mark on location and back in the studio and begin the layering process that is the foundation of Mixed Media artwork.

The beginning of this course is like an attunement. Eva shows you how she prepares herself internally, like a subtle warm-up. You’ll discover the importance of listening to your inner voice to find a place to rest within yourself. This works best if you dare to seek out the stillness within.

Module 2 ~ Colours & Pigments

Whether it is painting, poetry or music – Eva believes in observing and removing layers to open up the artistic process. Having stepped back from all the noise and engaged in the quality of silence, you are now truly open to art.

The language of the soul is hidden in colour. At this point, it is important to delve deeper into the world of colours in order to be able to work with these principles throughout the course..

You’ll take a closer look at colours, how they can be applied and mixed and how it is possible to create a good connection between the colours. On the one hand, you’ll work with finished colours and still make your own palette out of them; on the other hand, you’ll learn how pigments are processed into colours and with which different bonds they can be mixed and fixed.

Module 4 ~ Working In Series

In this module, you will start to go deeper into the work as you explore the world of miniatures and the theme of working in a series. Here the previous preparatory explanations and techniques are shown in a pictorial application.

You will make small collage constellations, looking at simple compositional aspects and delicate layering over the collage to create depth and fusion.

It’s now where you turn to playfully engage in this process as you experience the benefits of working small in a concentrated way and the tremendous impact this has when transferring your work to a larger format. This lively and stimulating process leads to a relaxed flow that can conjure surprising results to enhance your overall art practice.

Module 5 ~ Structured Surfaces

Ageing, patina and texture are reflected in this module as you examine and explore different techniques that can be used to create surfaces, layers and structures for your mixed media artwork.

You’ll learn steps to create a lively materiality in your picture, which is very similar to the transient processes of nature. Before you begin to work concretely on constructing an image, it is good to understand these different techniques and processes to have worked through their creation. These steps are memorized inside and begin to speak when an image emerges.

Module 7 ~ Putting It All Together

You are now ready to work more intentionally as you remain relaxed throughout the series. Eva will show you that more concentrated work can still be full of intuitive moments and that openness to this idea is essential and helpful. You’ll see how Eva approaches her more focused artistic work, like a conversation. Steps are taken that are like questions, the picture answers them, and the creator needs silence and hearing eyes to understand these answers and to be able to react to them.

Taking and teaching a course is a partnership, a friendship, a mutual commitment.

Here is what I can’t do.

I can’t make you into an artist.

Here is what I can do.

I can share with you some of the practical aspects of what I do that have allowed me the pleasure and privilege of calling myself an artist for over fifty years.

I can ask you to solve problems and explore ideas in a way you may not have done before.

I can assure you that your voice is as important as anyone else’s voice. It’s what you do with it that counts.

Please join me in this adventure of connection

head and hand

art and craft

ideas and materials

you and me

all of us together

I’m looking forward to meeting you and spending some connected time with you.

Module 1 : So we begin

The language of your creativity begins with the connection between ideas, materials, and techniques. In this module, you’ll establish a foundation for capturing inspiration and working with intention to ensure your artistic process feels meaningful.

You’ll learn how to document your thoughts and discoveries through sketchbooks and notes, and build a system that keeps your ideas alive and accessible. Through Lissa’s coiling technique, you’ll experiment with materials, shapes, and textures to explored the sculptural possibilities of basketry and mixed media fibre art.

Module highlights: Capturing ideas in sketchbooks, coiling with raffia and other materials, designing vessel forms, and exploring the interplay between interior and exterior surfaces.

Module 2: Making our way

Lissa believes being an artist isn’t about finding yourself - it’s about making yourself. In this module, you’ll forge your own creative path by broadening your artistic vocabulary and introducing simple, versatile techniques, and unconventional materials into your practice.

You’ll discover how to use books as sources of inspiration and how to reimagine your materials and tools. By experimenting with looping, stitching, pinning, and wrapping, you’ll learn how these simple methods can elevate your work while staying true to your artistic vision.

Module highlights: Exploring alternative materials, looping and stitching techniques, using books for inspiration, and building a personal artistic vocabulary.

Module 3: The stuff of making

Materials are more than tools - they’re partners in your creative process. In this module, you’ll deepen your understanding of how materials function as structural elements and learn to work with their unique qualities.

Through thoughtful exploration and hands-on practice, you’ll discover how to assess materials for flexibility, strength, and suitability for various techniques. From linear elements like reed to planar elements like bark and splints, you’ll learn to recognise and harness their potential. By the end of this module, you'll gain the skills to see materials not just for what they are, but for what they can become in your hands.

Module highlights: Understanding material qualities like flexibility and strength, exploring linear and planar materials, reimagining everyday items, and using materials as tools for artistic expression.

Module 4: Gilding our lilies with intention

Creativity thrives on curiosity. In this module, we shift our focus from materials as structure to materials as expression, exploring how surface, texture, and embellishment can create meaning.

You’ll learn how to experiment with surface design, contrast, and material manipulation, and use texture, layering, and embellishment to add depth, detail, and meaning to your work. By asking "What if?" at every stage of your process, you'll explore new ways to develop your artistic voice.

Module highlights: Experimenting with surface design, working with paper as an embellishment, exploring material contrast, and developing a "What if?" artistic mindset in your creative practice.

Module 5: Ideas lead the way

Ideas are the foundation of every creative practice, but they don’t always arrive fully formed. In this module, you’ll explore how ideas emerge, evolve, and take shape - sometimes from certainty, sometimes from risk, and sometimes from the quiet moments in between.

You’ll learn how to recognise, commit to, and develop your ideas in ways that feel personal and meaningful. Through experimentation, reflection, and process-driven exploration, you’ll discover that your ideas have value - not because they are grand or groundbreaking, but because they are yours.

Module highlights: Cultivating and committing to ideas, balancing certainty and risk, understanding your artistic practice as an evolving process, and building trust in your creative voice.

Module 6: The grammar of making

Just like language has structure, rhythm, and meaning, so does the creative process. In this module, you’ll explore design and drawing as the grammar of making; a way to organise, refine, and articulate your artistic ideas with more clarity and intention.

This isn’t about rigid design rules or perfect drawings. Instead, you’ll learn how to analyse composition, recognise patterns, and develop a more structured approach to your creative decisions. Sketching, maquette-making, and visual studies will become tools for thinking and testing ideas, as well as refining concepts, and strengthening your vision before committing to a final piece.

Module highlights: Seeing design as a framework for artistic decision-making, using drawing and macquettes as thinking tools, analysing patterns and rhythms in what inspires you, and strengthening your ability to compose and refine your work.

Module 7: Developing a body of work

Art doesn’t happen in isolation. Each piece you create is part of a larger conversation. And while not every artist aims to exhibit in galleries, thinking in terms of a series can bring greater structure and intention to your practice. Instead of starting from scratch with every piece, you’ll learn how to develop a guiding concept that ties your work together and gives it a sense of continuity and meaning.

In this module, you’ll gain insight into how artists build bodies of work over time, evolving their materials, techniques, and ideas while staying connected to a central vision.

Module highlights: Exploring the process of developing a series, using a guiding idea to bring coherence to your work, analysing exhibitions as case studies, and gaining confidence in creating a body of artwork.

Reimagine the familiar and create art moves from your hands into the hearts of others.

A lifetime of learning and exploration awaits.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Lifetime access
Learn at your own pace
Professionally filmed content
Seven Modules with individual videos
Eight Weeks of tutor engagement
Comprehensive resource guides
Two live Q&A sessions
Private online community

Course cost:

$398 USD

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On my fifth Fibre Arts Take Two course...

I am finally giving myself permission to absorb the tutorials and modules at a pace I can manage instead of rushing through. Some videos I watch 2 or more times. I love how you film each artist and focus as much on the personality as their results! This is the best online access to learning.

- Rebecca O.

What a great and inclusive arts space you have created.

I'm more or less putting myself through a "degree" with all your courses! This is a change in medium for me and I'm loving fibre arts immensely. What a great and inclusive arts space you have created. I'm in a remote area, in the back blocks of a very small state in Australia and to have access to quality courses, led by world class artists is a true gift! Thank you.

- Kerryn B.

Immersion in creative practice has literally held me together.

To be able to focus on what we love allows space for deep reassurance and connection to emerge during the process. When I began looking at online courses, those offered by you stood out to me, as being nurturing, filled with valuable content, beautifully presented and easily accessible.

The courses have contributed to deep inner shifts and a regaining of trust and confidence in myself and the choices I make.

- Su B.G

Thank you for adding so much richness to my life!

You have created a unique niche in a world where all kinds of online learning and sharing are possible. Your sense of kindness, appreciation, and genuine interest in helping translates so well over the many miles you reach out to around the globe.

- Anne C.

Helpful FAQs
Have another question? We’re here to help! Please contact the Take Two team at support@fibreartstaketwo.com

: As soon as you enrol you’ll get instant, lifetime access to the complete course.

Lissa will be available in the student community Facebook group for live engagement between 10 March and 2 May 2025.
: Not at all. This course was developed for creatives who want to watch in their own time, hit pause, re-watch, take a break, and then return for more!

While you will receive live support during the first eight weeks of enrolment, there is no set schedule to complete this course. Plus, you’ll have all the material for life!
: You can download our suggested materials guidelines here.

If you have already explored weaving, you’ll likely have these materials on hand. Once you’re enrolled, we’ll also send a comprehensive list of materials used in each module, including links to suppliers, if you’d like to purchase additional supplies.
: Lissa will be available in your private student community group on Facebook during the live tutor interaction period. For your course, this period will be between 10 March and 2 May 2025.
: At this stage, we choose to host our student community groups on Facebook as it’s a free, accessible platform that allows ease of communication for both students and tutors.

To ensure an inclusive experience, we live stream our Q&A sessions through YouTube and send regular updates via email for those unable to create a Facebook account.

We also have multiple moderators actively engaged within the group to ensure our communities remain safe and welcoming learning environments.

This community is not compulsory, but it’s highly recommended - and our students love it!

“FATT have put together this fabulous format that nurtures the interactions among us. I didn’t even do Facebook before!” – Chris Carlson
: That’s okay - you don’t need to be a tech whiz to enjoy our online fibre art courses!

Our students regularly report (with much relief 😉) how easy it is to use our online learning platform. We’re also proudly well-known for our top-notch customer service and are always just a message away if you need support.
: Absolutely. Our course content is fully responsive, so you can access your course wherever you feel most comfortable - your computer, phone, or tablet. All you need is an internet connection.
: Because we have students from all around the world, we have set up geolocation to accommodate your local currency where we can. We currently accept USD, AUD, GBP, Euro, CAD and NZD… with more to come! If your currency wasn’t mentioned, your bank will still automatically convert it to your local currency once the charge goes through.

(And on the topic of being international, the Take Two team are based in Australia… hence the spelling of things like fibre, realise and enrol!)
: Great question. You can post your questions about the course in our private Facebook group; either someone from the community, Take Two or Lissa herself can help you.

If you have more technical questions or are unable to join the student group, please don’t hesitate to contact support@fibreartstaketwo.com.

Use your head, hands, and heart to create your own mixed media fibre art.

SELF-PACED | LIFETIME ACCESS | 8 WEEKS TUTOR SUPPORT | PRIVATE ONLINE COMMUNITY

Feel the fibres, shape the forms, and create mixed media fibre art that speaks to the soul.

Let your materials guide you, and your creativity surprise you.

Over eight weeks, you’ll weave new techniques, perspectives, and possibilities into your art practice.

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Honour your materials.

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Reimagine your techniques.

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Expand your ideas.

Module 1 ~ Inspiration, Lines & Sketches

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Module 2 ~ Colours & Pigments

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Module 3 ~ Collage Paper

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Module 4 ~ Working In Series

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Module 5 ~ Structured Surfaces

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Module 6 ~ Contrasts

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Module 7 ~ Putting It All Together

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BONUS - Colour Constellations

Meet your tutor: Lissa Hunter.

A word from Lissa

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How your Finding journey unfolds: