Collage Art and Design Workshop with Janet Parker-Smith
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<p><em>Expand your perception of collage and the re-purposing of visual ideas. Sydney-based artist Janet Parker-Smith will teach you how
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Expand your perception of collage and the re-purposing of visual ideas. Sydney-based artist Janet Parker-Smith will teach you how to transform existing images into new ones using the process of collage. Learn the practices of cutting and composition to create original artworks using archival and existing imagery. Bring a range of materials with you, such as prints, drawings, photographs, offcuts of fabrics, threads, newspaper and magazine clippings and learn how to transform them into works of art.
Throughout the workshop, Janet will provide guidance, tips, and inspiration to help students explore their creativity and develop their skills in the contemporary collage.
What to expect
Students can expect to:
- Explore the various materials and tools used in collage, such as magazines, newspapers, scissors, glue, acrylic paints, brushes, found objects, and more
- Experiment with various techniques for cutting and tearing paper, layering, and blending different materials.
- Explore methods for creating texture and depth in collage compositions.
- Be introduced to design principles like composition, balance, contrast, and harmony, and how they apply to collage art.
- Learn how to effectively plan and structure a collage piece
Is this right for me?
This workshop is suitable for all levels of artists from beginners to more experienced. There are no prerequisites or assumed knowledge for this course - you don't even need to know how to draw. Just a curiosity to try something new.
Materials
Please bring the following materials:
- Lead pencil, ruler, eraser
- Glue
- Scissors,
- Cutting knife or scalpel and a cutting board if you have one
- Paper - 1 x sheet of rag paper 56x76cm
Images for collage
Bring a range of materials with you, such as prints, drawings, photographs, offcuts of fabrics, threads, newspaper and magazine clippings.
About studio classes
Our class sizes are small, ensuring you receive the individual tuition you need. We have a maximum of 12 students per class.
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