Mixed Media Collage
Group: Ages: Adults (limited to 6 students)
Date and Time: Sunday, September 22 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Workshop Overview
This engaging and hands-on workshop will allow participants to explore the creative possibilities of mixed media collage. Using a variety of materials, students will create unique collages over their drawings. The workshop will focus on working from still life and human figures, with opportunities to create both a collaborative large piece and individual projects.
Workshop Objectives
• Introduce participants to mixed media collage techniques.
• Encourage creative expression using various materials.
• Develop skills in integrating collage with drawing.
• Foster collaborative and individual artistic projects.
Workshop Schedule
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM: Introduction and Setup
• Welcome and brief overview of the workshop.
• Introduction to materials and tools provided.
• Quick demonstration of basic collage techniques.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Warm-Up Exercises
• Quick sketching from still life and human figures.
• Creating base drawings for collages.
• Group discussion and sharing initial ideas.
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM : Lunch Break
• Participants are encouraged to bring a packed lunch or snacks.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Collaborative Project
• Working on a large collaborative collage piece.
• Combining individual drawings into a cohesive group artwork.
• Experimenting with layering and mixed media materials.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Individual Projects
• Creating individual mixed media collages.
• Applying techniques learned to personal drawings.
• Final touches and group critique.
Materials Provided
• Variety of papers (colored, textured, patterned).
• Glue sticks and liquid glue.
• Scissors and craft knives.
• Magazines and printed images for cut-outs.
• Fabric scraps and ribbons.
• Paints and brushes.
• Markers and colored pencils.
• Other assorted embellishments (beads, buttons, etc.).
Cost: $100
( + $25 payable to the instructor for materials)
About Sarah. S. Barzmehri
Sarah studied fine arts at the renowned art school in Paris, France (École Supérieure Des Beaux Arts - Paris, France), and Graphic Design at University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC). She’s an accomplished artist, educator and curator.
