Ripped and Cut Paper Seascapes
Art + Wellness | Registration opens 2/10/2026 9:00 AM EST
In this workshop we will look at pictures of all different types of sea creatures, plant life and seascapes and create abstract versions of these scenes using exotic colors and focusing on the shapes we see. We will utilize a textured background, underpainting, use of different media and various canvas sizes to zoom in or out on the beauty of the sea. *Instructor will have some images but feel free to bring your own inspiration as well. Supplies provided. Ages 14 and up. The class will break for lunch. You may wish to bring a bag lunch or visit one of the local restaurants close by.
Supplies Provided:
Various types of paper (tissue, metallic, patterned, solid)
String and yarn
Beads
Acrylic paints varied colors
White Gesso paint
Palette knives
Paint brushes
Palette
Scissors
glue
1 wood panel and 1 canvas per person
Cups for water
Objects to create natural texture
Found recycled objects to create texture
Crafting knife + hole punches (for detail layers)
Sponges and various brushes
Recycled pieces of fabric
Bryn Lenkaitis Childers
Bryn Lenkaitis is a Pennsylvania native who fell in love with the people and places of North Carolina and decided to make it home about 4 years ago. She has a BA in Art History and Studio Art from IUP where she was given the opportunity to study in both Croatia and Spain – most memorable being her experience backpacking the El Camino de Santiago across Northern Spain.
When she’s not working as a Philanthropic Project Specialist aiding in the fundraising efforts for Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Bryn creates art mainly in acrylics and oils but also experiments with ink and mixed media. Her artwork explores the use of bold color and texture to bring to life both the beautiful adventures and day-to-day places she inhabits. In doing so, she can put down roots in the rich soil of each new community she finds herself in and preserve the transient landscapes along the way that bring her immense joy.