Expressive Collage 1

Expressive Collage 1

In-Person: Adult | This program is completed

20 Academy Street Arlington, MA 02476 United States

Loft 3

All Levels

4/11/2019-5/16/2019

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140.00 USD

Member Discount Available

4 Thursdays, 7:00 - 9:30 pm

In our buzzing world, collage provides a means to calm and focus. We begin by undoing, using water-based media to transform found papers. We’ll then combine these with your stash of personal images into meaningful composition. Along the way, we’ll discuss the essentials that make your work strong: line, shape, value, color, story, as we balance intent with intuition. Use easily available tools to achieve remarkable effects. Follow ideas that excite you.

This class is excellent for beginners as well as more experienced artists who want to work creatively in an atmosphere of discovery and support.

  • PLEASE NOTE: Below is an exhaustive supply list for the class. All materials are not required. For the first class, please feel free to bring what you have and then decide what you may want for the rest of the session.
  • ART SUPPLIES
  • - Acrylic paints. Two or three compatible colors. Fluid (not high-flow) preferred. Golden Open recommended. If you are buying new, a starter set is fine.
  • - Acrylic medium. You want Soft Gel, gloss or matte, any brand
  • - Black marker for all surfaces, just a Sharpie.

  • "HOUSEHOLD" MATERIALS
  • - Plastic containers with lids: round takeout containers, pint or half-pint size, 3-4 to start.
  • - Disposable plate: used paper plate, take out plate, or foam plate
  • - Waxed paper or parchment paper
  • - Painter’s tape or masking tape

  • MISC TOOLS FOR CREATING
  • - Texture tools. Anything that can get paint on it. Lids for circles. Thread for line. Plastic fork for parallel marks. Plastic netting. Lace. Old kitchen tools. Corrugated cardboard. Etc.
  • - B&W copies of small photos/images. Choose one(s) that move you. Make at least 4 copies.
  • - Paper: thin paper of all kinds: magazines, copier paper, envelopes, newspaper, etc.

  • OPTIONALl:
  • White acrylic paint – This will vastly expand your possibilities
  • Additional colors of acrylic paint
  • Baby wipes – great for cleaning hands and tools
  • Stencils and rubber stamps – some will be available in class
  • Pigment ink pad(s)
  • Sketch book and pen or pencil
  • Palette knife
  • Smock or Apron, to protect clothes
  • A rag if you prefer that to paper towels
  • Thin plastic gloves or barrier cream, to protect hands
  • Charcoal
Dunn, Linda (inactive)

Linda Dunn received a degree from the Rhode Island School of Design. Trained in fabric design, her work crosses media and explores change over time. “I paint and collage. Paper, fabric, glue, and stitch: whatever works, I’ll use.” More info at lindabranchdunn.com