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New Art Parts Class: Mixed Media Collage Made Easy

Have you ever sat down to make a mixed media collage, only to feel stuck before you even start? Maybe you’re staring at a blank page, unsure where to begin. Maybe you’re overwhelmed by too many choices or frustrated by the time it takes to prepare materials.

I get it—creating from scratch every time can be exhausting.

But what if you could make the process easier, more intuitive, and more fun?

That’s where Art Parts come in.

If you’ve been following my work for a while, you know I’m a big believer in breaking down the creative process into manageable steps. Just like a chef preps ingredients before cooking, I prep my collage materials in advance so that when I’m ready to create, I can focus on design and composition instead of logistics.

Art Parts are the pre-made collage elements that allow you to work faster, think more creatively, and take your collages beyond your first ideas. It goes above and beyond just having collage papers ready. Art Parts is a system that makes mixed media collage quicker and more enjoyable to do. I’ve been using the Art Parts system for years. In fact, I made my first video about Art Parts way back in 2021.

In this brand-new class, I’m going to show you how to build a stash of Art Parts and how to use them to create rich, layered, dynamic collages—without the overwhelm.


What You’ll Learn in This Class

  • How to create and organize your own Art Parts—painted papers, textured surfaces, embellishments, and more.
  • The best ways to use Art Parts to eliminate decision fatigue and boost creativity.
  • How to push past your first ideas and create more complex, layered artwork.
  • How to set up a mixed media practice so you always have materials ready to go.
  • Techniques for working intuitively, embracing happy accidents, and improvising with confidence.

Class Structure & Details

  • 13 Lessons & 9 Step-by-Step Videos – Everything is broken down into easy-to-follow sections, so you can learn at your own pace.
  • Lifetime Access – Once you sign up, the class is yours forever. No deadlines, no pressure!
  • No Required Supply List – I’ll share my favorite materials, but you can use whatever you have on hand. No need to go shopping!
  • Some Experience – This class assumes you’ve already experimented with creating collage papers and assembling collages. If you’re ready to refine your process and take your work to the next level, this class is for you.

Why This Class Will Transform Your Art Practice

Using Art Parts isn’t just about convenience—it’s about unlocking new levels of creativity. When you have a ready-to-go stash of inspiring materials, you:

  • Spend more time making art and less time prepping.
  • Avoid creative paralysis by having exciting materials at your fingertips.
  • Experiment and improvise more freely because you’re not starting from scratch.
  • Create richer, more layered collages that go beyond your usual approach.

This class is for mixed media artists who want to work with more freedom, ease, and confidence.


Join Me for the Art Parts Class!

I can’t wait to show you how this simple shift in your process can make a huge difference in your art-making.

Click here to sign up now and start building your own Art Parts stash!

Let’s make art easier, more fun, and more creative—together!

Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

Based outside of Boston, Julie Fei-Fan Balzer is a painter, printmaker, and collage artist who constructs vibrant compositions. Her artwork investigates the interplay of identity and perception, inviting viewers to take a longer look. Julie works in layers, both physically and metaphorically, exploring what is visible and what is concealed. Passionate about connecting with and inspiring other artists, she shares her expertise through in-person workshops and her online classroom at MyArtPractice.com. Julie's achievements include high-profile clients, multiple publications - including her book, “Carve Stamp Play” - and exhibits in New York City and throughout Massachusetts. She is a graduate of Brown University.

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