Exploring Collage
Adult Class | Available
“From the French meaning "to glue," collage describes the technique of composing an artwork by gluing a wide range of materials - including pieces of paper, fabric, newspaper clippings, and sometimes readymade objects - to a surface.” -Theartstory.org.
In this class we will be using a multimedia approach, incorporating a variety of materials to create expressive art. Through demonstration and guidance, students will explore and develop their own visual language.
What to bring:
Paint (watercolor or acrylic. I also like colored pencil as an option)
Pencil, eraser
Scissors
A few brushes
Glue (I use Mod Podge but matte acrylic medium works
well too)
Paper (magazines, newspaper, photos, fabric)
A surface to work on. I suggest heavy duty paper such as Bristol board. (The paper is less likely to buckle when you glue and paint on it.)
*Note: I will have a variety of supplies in class so don’t stress about having the right materials.
Brooke Sheldon
Brooke holds a B.A. from Duke University. She has an extensive background in the visual arts and a passion for teaching. In 1985 she started Zoë Design with an art school colleague and together created custom designs for a wide range of high end clients. One of the most recent projects was the creation of a mural for the James Blackstone Library in Branford, CT. Many of our projects required taking on other artists and,
by necessity, coaching them to help complete the murals. She has assisted in art projects in the elementary and middle schools.