Course Details

953: Glue, Paper, Scissors: Exploring Paper Collage

February 3-5, 2020
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
In-Person

A hands-on studio course for art makers of all levels. Using a variety of papers as our medium, we will explore and create three different pieces of finished work, focusing on one project each class. Projects may include:

  • Grab Bag Collage: Students choose from a carefully curated collection of imagery, paper, and color to create a finished abstract artwork. 
  • Valentine Mandala: Create a charming keepsake for someone you love using the mandala as your guiding design inspiration.
  • Paper Self Portrait: Using magazines, colored, and patterned papers, enjoy constructing a collage in your own image.
  • Paper Quilt: Following a quilt-like grid, cut and paste colorful papers into a handsome geometric piece of art. 
  • Notan (Expansion of the Square): The art of Notan is based on the ancient symbol Yin and Yang. Beginning with a simple square, we will cut and create a unique design of mirror imagery with black and white paper.

All materials are included.

Class Type: Appreciation

Class Format: TBA

Hours of Reading: No reading

Study Group Leader(s):

Susan Cole

Susan Cole was a collage and watercolor artist and teacher from 2005 to April of 2019 at The American University Museum at the Katzen Art Center. Susan has worked as a Co-chair of the Kids@Katzen outreach program since 2013. She has hosted in studio "Pop Up" art classes.