The Art of True Ephemera Collage

The Art of True Ephemera Collage

360 Online Weekend WS | This program is completed

1501 10th Ave East Seattle, WA 98102 United States

TBD

All Levels

4/25/2020-4/26/2020

9:30 AM-4:30 PM PDT on Sun Sat

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$230.00

$207.00

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Calling artists who love all things paper! In this collage course we will discover the many varied nuances of making art through collage, glued paper, fabric materials. You will have the chance to work on different surfaces, including rag paper and panel, as well as in various artistic styles. Explore techniques like layering, overlap, isolation, repetition, composition, and surface manipulation on various substrates.You will also study the history of collage, from Kurt Schwitters and Pablo Picasso, to modern day contemporary artists that use collage as their main art form.
Spring quarter 2020 classes will be held online.

  • A Journal/Sketch Book (Your preference in size)
  • One or more ½” or 1 ½” Deep Wood Panels, Size Optional, no smaller than 18” x 24”, can do more than one depending on size, ability level or concept.
  • Best Supplier: Artist and Craftsman
  • NOTE: Please wait on purchasing panels until after the first day of class.
  • Two sheets 22” x 30” of Arches Heavy Duty 156lb. or higher Watercolor Paper for collage and paint, NOT DRAWING PAPER.
  • 2” Masking Tape
  • Scissors Single Edge Razor Blades or Exacto Knife
  • Towel rag cut into 12” sizes
  • Brushes: Student Grade Hog Bristle (singles or assortment package)
  • # 6 round
  • #8 bright
  • # 6 filbert
  • # 12 flat
  • 1” flat wash
  • #1 round
  • Assortment of Paints/plastic pallet (Can work in Oils or Acrylics 3.7 ml.)
  • Student or professional grade, level of artist will determine, I RECOMMEND ACRYLICS TO START.
  • Suggested pallet, but each artist may have their own preferences:
  • Titanium White
  • Mars Black
  • Burnt Sienna
  • Burnt Umber
  • Cadmium Yellow Medium Hue
  • Ultramarine Blue
  • Cadmium Red Medium Hue
  • Hansa Yellow
  • OPTIONAL:
  • Disposable Palette /Optional Glass Palette
  • Palette Knife/Optional Flexible putty knife
  • We will discuss adhesives and mediums first day. Some suggestions:
  • Golden Matt Medium
  • Professional Elmer’s Glue
  • We will discuss:
  • Glue, Varnishes, Matt Medium, Various supplies, tools,
  • Two to Four Varied Sizes of Panels (Also called Elephant Boards @ Artist and Craftsman)
  • Two sheets 22” x 30” of Arches Heavy Duty Watercolor Paper for collage and
  • paint.
  • 2” Masking Tape
  • Scissors
  • Single Edge Razor Blades
  • Exacto Knife
  • The following is a list of suggested collage materials. You can use some of these or add to them, we will experiment with varying mediums, sub- straights to incorporate and integrate ephemera with painting:
  • Old Art reproductions
  • Engravings
  • Posters
  • Bills
  • Receipts
  • Price tags
  • Labels
  • Catalogs
  • Magazines
  • Newspapers
  • Comic strips
  • Greeting cards
  • Corrugated card board
  • Packing materials
  • Diaries
  • Journals
  • Dress patterns
  • Sheet music
  • Foil papers
  • Wall paper
  • Letters
  • Envelopes
  • Postcards
  • Stamps
  • Maps
  • Dried leaves, flowers
  • Travel folders
  • Photographs
  • Playing cards
  • Shopping bags
  • Ticket stubs
  • Programs
  • Tissue paper
  • Typing paper
  • Wrapping paper
  • Pages from old books
  • Cloth
  • Easel or table top
  • Paper towels
  • Microphone and camera enabled computer
  • iPad or smart tablet
  • Smart phone (android or IOS)
  • Strong internet connection
  • Excited Attitude!