Delve into the versatile and expressive art forms of collage and papercutting. Working exclusively with paper, acrylic colors, gold or silver leaf, and an X-Acto knife, students will develop new skills while exploring the fundamentals of art and design. Through cutting up and reassembling artwork, participants will deepen their understanding of color theory and compositional balance, creating fresh and dynamic compositions.

This class designed to be a studio based class and is best suited for independent makers with students able to work at their own pace. The instructor will circulate to provide individualized one on one feedback and guidance to support each student’s creative process. By the end of the course, you will have assembled a small collection of works on paper composed with a renewed vision.

Some prior drawing experience is recommended to fully engage with and enjoy the class.

What you will learn:
1. You will make a figurative and abstract composition using cut out forms.
2. Learn how to paint with acrylics to be used in cutting and assemblage of a new composition.
3. Learn how to create specific drawings for cutting and reassembly.
4. Learn the process of applying gold and silver leaf.
5. Learn the process of cutting up drawings with X-Acto knives in order to reassemble and understand the compositional balance.
6. Learn how to use different materials and objects to make a composition.