Collage
Collage is one of my favorite art forms. The main reason this is true for me is because I have a great love of paper. I super duper love paper!
I have taken so many classes that focus on the art of collage. Some of my favorites have been taught by: Lynn Whipple, Kara Kramer, Alisa Burke, Claudine Hellmuth, Carla Sonheim, Misty Mawn, Cathy Nichols, Mati Rose, Lisa Congdon, Sarah Ahearn, Sabrina Ward Harrison, and Teesha Moore.
Let me just say one more time, I love collage.
What I have learned over the years of taking classes from other artists is that my art is more meaningful when I put my own marks and ideas to work. One’s artistic style shines through much more easily when the artist’s hand, color preferences, and unique compositions are used in a piece.
This Saturday, July 27, 2019, I am teaching a “Make Your Own Collage Papers + Collage” workshop at Wet Paint in St. Paul, Minnesota. I am so thrilled to be able to share many of the techniques and skills I have learned for making your own unique papers, and using them in your collage art.
The process for making papers is almost my favorite thing in the whole world. I love to draw, scribble, paint, stamp, stencil, and print my papers. You will be going home with lots and lots of paper that you can continue to create with well beyond our class time together.
You will also be going home with tons of ideas and inspiration for how to make your own collage papers and collages, because each participant is going to make their own discoveries and share with the group. Classes are just so amazing that way, you know? When people who desire to express themselves creatively get together in a group setting, there is just so much positive energy; it’s exhilarating!
In the first half of the class, we’ll be creating our papers based on a variety of techniques that I will demonstrate, plus your own ideas.
In the second half of the class, you will have time to create your own collages, using the papers you just made, plus whatever else you’d like to incorporate. Wet Paint is providing a Canson Mixed Media Board for you to try. You can also use blank cards, watercolor paper, cardboard, or whatever surfaces float your boat!
So, if you are feeling inspired, even one iota, I highly encourage you to join us this Saturday, July 27, 2019, from 10am-5pm, at Wet Paint! Sign up online or call the store to reserve your spot: 651-698-6431.
I hope to see you Saturday!
Sending Blessings,
Briana
