Curious about collage? Interested in making art but intimidated by drawing or painting? Maybe you LOVE gorgeous papers! Want to jumpstart your creativity in community? This is the series for YOU! Choose from the classes below to explore a range of paper decorating techniques, and Contemporary Collage will show you how to put them together to create your own masterpiece. Sign up for all 4 paper decorating sessions and get 15% off Coupon code for the Contemporary Collage Class.
Paper Marbling - February 9
With Artist Meg Erke
Use ink and water to create a series of decorative papers for use in future collages, bookbinding projects, or cards. This ancient Japanese technique, called Suminagashi, creates soft, organic patterns on paper. The process is calm, meditative, and easy to learn.
Material Exploration - February 16
With Artist Heather Nuber
Unlock new possibilities in form and texture through a series of creative exercises. In this workshop we’ll play with materials in various ways to understand how they can be manipulated to move beyond the expected. We’ll move from flat to dimensional, smooth to textured.
Watercolor and Wonder -February 23
With Artist Meg Erke
Lean into your curiosity with this exploratory-based approach to watercolor. You’ll learn a variety of techniques in this playful, easy-going session to create bold, colorful papers for use in future collages, wall art, bookbinding projects, gift tags, or cards.
Stitching On/To Paper- March 2
With Artist Heather Nuber
Attach and embellish works on paper with textile techniques. Learn differences between hand and machine stitches, needle sizes and varieties, and take from embroidery and quilting traditions to create contemporary works.
Contemporary Collage -March 9 or March 16
We will work with decorative papers, tag and fibers to learn about composition, layers, working with adhesive and non-adhesive joining techniques. You'll leave with a finished, framable work of art.
What's included?
-All materials used in class
-A super supportive community of artists to create with each week (beginners and first-timers welcome)
-Instruction and support from Heather/or Meg Erke
Choose from the menu to pick the day or days that fit into your schedule.
Location:
The Toolbox Collective
3400 42nd Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55406
