CREATIVE COLLAGE
Saturday, February 13, 10 AM - 2:30 PM
Collage is a fun, freeing style of
creative play that can result in a beautiful permanent work of art.
Learn how to make collages that are
archival, permanent and durable.
Join me for a day of creative play. I supply demonstrations, instructions
& all materials.
Workshop: COLLAGE: Creative Play for all levels of
experience, including beginners.
Class fee: $75, includes all supplies.
Instructor: ANN BELL 281-330-3827
Where: Ann’s Studio at 2711 Main St.
in Midtown Houston
Small class…5 student maximum. Each person will
have a table to herself. (4 feet long)
In this small class you will learn how to
design a beautiful collage. All supplies including watercolor paper support, rice paper
and other decorative papers, vintage dictionaries, foreign language and other books,
stamps, papers, adhesives, brushes and paint, as well as 3 dimensional embellishments will
be provided. (Although you are certainly welcome to bring anything you have that you want
to use.)
I will share my techniques: You will
learn, by actually doing:
You’ll learn which adhesives to use for which weight paper. And
which to use for 3 dimensional objects.
You’ll learnhow to
apply the adhesive so that papers and other items are securely, smoothly attached.
You’ll learn how to choose between cutting and tearing the paper.
You’ll learn how to tear paper so that it lies flat for a
seamless, integrated surface
You'll learn how to tear painted paper to expose the interior for an
additional linear element in your collage.
You’ll learn how to simplify and unify a collage that has become
cluttered or busy.
You'll enjoy creative flow in my wondrous,
light-filled studio, hearing the music that inspires me,
and choosing your perfect treasures from my large collection to use in your collage.
You'll enjoy seeing the range of vintage and everyday items that can be
used creatively in collage.
You'll leave with your own beautiful collage...and more ideas than you
can possibly imagine.
You'll have the confidence to use your own vintage pieces in meaningful
collages, without the fear of ruining them.
Step-by-step demonstration & explanation will get
you started.
Then you'll make your own collage, with lots of individual attention from me.
Choose from my large collection of papers and other
treasures.
Combine with your personal touch, using the
appropriate adhesive medium for each.
Change colors if you wish.
You will receive written instructions so
you can work later without wondering whether you are forgetting something important.
If you have items you want to incorporate in your collage, feel free to bring
them.
I’ll provide watercolor paper as a surface for your collage.
If you prefer to work on canvas, please bring your own or purchase one in the
store when you arrive.
Bring lunch if you want to work all day. I’ll have plenty of bottled water.
Only $75 for the day, with all supplies
included.
To reserve
your space Call Ann Bell at281-330-3827 Or email artist@AnnBell
You can use Paypal to register and pay online by clicking this button and
checking out through Paypal.
Houston artist Ann Bell is a painter whose
tranquil landscapes encourage a closer connection with nature.Bell has a wealth of tools and techniques available to filter though
her own experience and vision, enabling her to create memorably unique paintings. She has
been a full-time professional artist for over 30 years, showing and selling her paintings
through galleries, juried shows, festivals, and her own studio. Her work can be found in
private collections throughout the United States and worldwide.
You can
register with confidence. I DO NOT CANCEL CLASSES.
My studio
is small and class size is limited. If your plans change, and you want me to move your
registration to a different class, please notify me in advance of the class to release
your reserved space to another student.
If you
simply do not show up, you will have "used" your reservation.
Collage is a versatile tool. Many
of my paintings contain collage elements.
Sometimes I cover my watercolor paper with various textures of paper and then paint a
watercolor on top of them.
My art cards are miniature collages.
I love collage! And you will love it too!
You'll be surprised how frequently collage will appear in
your work after this class.
Tell
a friend about this class! Just enter your friend's email address in the
"to" window of the message box that opens & send.
In the example below, I painted the background using dark
acrylic. I created the bird by collaging various marbled papers
and rice papers onto the background. The heart and the red patterned elements are
also collage.
I added the red lines on the bird with a linear brush. Then I added red touches to
the background.
The title of this mixed media collage is "My Heart
Takes Flight."
Collage can be used for representational, impressionist or abstract work.
"Whisper"...Half-hidden Memories Whisper at the Edge of my Awareness
"Shout"...Unrestrained Joy
