The Art of Collage Level I

About the Workshop - Starts February 6, 2012

The art of collage is a highly nuanced, sophisticated, and long respected art form that consists of applying materials to a base to create colorful, textured and compelling art! This class provides core training at every level, from the collection and composition of focal images to the creation of complex backgrounds. Learn how to manipulate focal points to serve your artistic needs, create compelling visual narratives, and produce deeply satisfying completed works in a variety of sizes and forms. Become the collage artist you know you can be. Your evolution starts right here, with this class.

To Outrun Death by Ann D'Angelo

Instructors: Andrea Melione, Ann D'Angelo, Sal Scheibe
Art Level: Collage Art, Level I is a workshop for anyone interested in learning to create collage art!
Start Date: February 6, 2012
Contents: 3 module program
Fee: $50 US per person
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Module 1: An Introduction to Collage Art

• Types of collage
• History of collage art
• Collecting materials and sourcing images
• Copyright and public domain information
• Introduction to various art materials
• Planning your canvas

Module 2: All About Backgrounds

'Emotional Health Care' An ATC by Ann D'Angelo

• Creating collage backgrounds
  • Mixed media
  • Papers
  • Wash techniques
  • 3D items
  • Strange materials
• Project: Creating a series of backgrounds for canvas and ATCs

Module 3: Telling a Story

• Focal Points: Manipulating the figure
• Telling a story: Visual Narratives
• Project 1: Gothic Arches (focal points)
• Project 2: Chunky Pages / Postcards (visual narratives)

Cancellation Policy: A full refund, less $10 administration fee will be given for cancellations up the day prior (February 5, 2012) to the start date of the workshop. There will be no refunds on the day of or after the start date of the program (February 6, 2012).