Collage-Paper & Tacking Down

Collage, in its finest, will blur the boundaries of possibilities, exposing rich storylines of experimentation and aiding in each student’s visual vocabulary. The use of color, texture and imagery will be emphasized through the layering of altered collage papers and with acrylics. Students will be encouraged to build their own palette of collage papers, making each collage unique. The connections to composition through design principles will be taught along with the intuitive process visually associated collage. The irons will be used to fuse the collage papers to a variety of desired surfaces. Whether new to collage or more experienced, this workshop is designed to engage all levels of interest in the contemporary medium of collage.