In this fun, no-stress workshop you will create variety of handmade collage papers, and then use the papers you made to create a unique artwork.

At the end of this workshop, you will take home: 

• A variety of your own unique handmade collage papers
• 1 or 2 finished mixed media original collage artworks
• Ideas and confidence to continue exploring making your own collage papers for future artwork.

Student Level

This workshop is suitable for all levels of artists who want to learn beginning techniques for both making handmade collage papers and creating a simple collage composition.

Supplies: You don’t need to buy new supplies! The instructors will provide almost everything you need including a variety of paints and acrylic inks, papers, brushes, pasting medium, and stamps for printing.  

Supplies for Students to Bring

• Small craft scissors
• 2 water containers
• Rags or paper towels

• #6 fan bristle brush
• 1” flat brush
• Favorite stamps for printing
• Apron
• Old credit card or similar card (or a small palette knife)
• A board to use as a work surface—minimum 11x14—foam core is ok

Instructors 

Wanda Patronella and Ruby Eichenour share a love of mixed media and colorful, whimsical artworks. Both Wanda and Ruby have backgrounds in adult education:

Wanda teaches Sip and Paint classes in the Denver area, and she also hosts Colorado mountain art retreats; Ruby has taught ESL and has facilitated a variety of courses and workshops for adult learners in US locations and abroad. Wanda currently serves as the president of the Aurora Artists Guild.

Ruby is a new board member at Park Hill Art Club. Both women emphasize having fun and expressing joy in their artwork and in their teaching. 

Questions?

Email Ruby at ruby.eichenour_gestalt@yahoo.com.