CREATIVE COLLAGE
Saturday, September 18, 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.
Creative Play for all levels of experience, including
beginners.
Class fee: $85, 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.
You'll enjoy 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 $85 for the day, with all supplies
included.
I design my classes
to be fun and suitable and useful for bothbeginners and advanced artists.
How can oneclass work for beginners & advanced
artists?
Classes are fun to
both because everyone is inspired to create with new ideas and new supplies.
Classes are useful
to both becauseeveryone will
learn some new techniques and/or applications.
Each person works at
her own speed, confident that she can get questions answered as they occur to her.
Classes are suitable for
beginners because I demonstrate and explain simple steps.
Classes are suitable
for more advanced painters
Because I share all of my supplies. Some may
be new to you.
Because working in a new environment
interrupts old patterns.
Because you will find your own way of
interpreting what you learn.
Because your soul will thank you for a
new dose of artistic inspiration.
Click here to see what others have said about my
classes. Link opens in a new window.
I hope you will treat yourself to a class with me in my
glorious light-filled studio.
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 Register
button and checking out through Paypal.
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 by phone at least 24 hours 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.
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. She is the author of the forthcoming book 101
Ways to Increase Your Creativity, Reduce Your Stress & Have More Fun.
You can
register with confidence. I DO NOT CANCEL CLASSES.
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
