Ann Bell's Creative Collage Class in Midtown Houston

Workshop: COLLAGE: 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 learn how 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 $85 for the day, with all supplies included.

I design my classes to be fun and suitable and useful for both beginners and advanced artists.

How can this be?

Classes are fun to both because everyone is inspired to create with new ideas and new supplies.

Classes are useful to both because everyone 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.

Regardless of your level of art experience, I hope you will treat yourself to a class with me in my glorious light-filled studio.

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To reserve your space Call Ann Bell at 281-330-3827 Or email artist@AnnBell
The fee for this class is $85, including supplies.
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.

artist@AnnBell

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.

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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.

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"Whisper"...Half-hidden Memories Whisper at the Edge of my Awareness "Shout"...Unrestrained Joy