Collage For Beginners Creating A Minimal Abstract Collage

What you'll learn
Explore material options
Develop your own creative language
Arrange a composition
Create an artwork - a minimal abstract collage - step by step
Requirements
No skills necessary, just an openness and curiosity to explore!
Materials needed: 9 x 12 paper or other surface to collage onto, Collage materials (magazines, books, other paper, fabric, vellum, honestly whatever you have will work!) Glue, Scissors, Needle and thread (if sewing, but this is optional)
Description
In this class, you'll learn how to make a minimal abstract collage.I'm going to walk you through my whole collage process, including how to choose, cut, and arrange fragments, as well as many of my own personal tips! Take a wander through your home and you can most likely gather all the materials you will need. Part of the fun working in collage is discovering unique fragments to incorporate (think of little ephemera from your daily life - ticket stubs, receipts, lists, notes). If you've ever felt daunted by exploring this genre, and unsure of how to get started, then this class is a great place to start. Strengthen your knowledge of basic art and design skills and explore your own creative preferences. Relax, experiment, and play in this low-pressure, informative, fun collage art course!What you'll need:9 x 12 paper to collage ontoCollage materials (magazines, books, other paper, fabric, vellum, honestly whatever you have will work!)GlueScissorsNeedle and thread (if sewing, but this is optional)You'll practice developing your own creative languages including:a shape patterna color palettesewing stylesYour piece will be completely unique to you. Let's get started and learn together!
Overview
Section 1: Introduction
Lecture 1 Introduction
Section 2: Preparing Your Materials
Lecture 2 Preparing Your Materials
Lecture 3 Selecting a Trigger Piece
Lecture 4 Exploring Shapes
Lecture 5 Choosing Colors
Lecture 6 Considering Texture
Lecture 7 Discovering Your Fragments
Lecture 8 Arranging a Composition
Lecture 9 Adding Transparency
Lecture 10 Adhering (and optional Stitching)
Section 3: Final Thoughts and Tips
Lecture 11 Final Thoughts and Tips
This course is for those who are interested in the art genre of collage, but don't know where to start, and are looking for some warm and welcoming guidance.

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