Drawing and Collage at Pendle Hill (3 sessions)

Drawing and Collage at Pendle Hill (3 sessions)

Adult Class | Available

Intermediate to advanced level suggested.
12/1/2026-12/3/2026
9:00 AM-12:00 PM EDT on Tue Wed Th
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$150.00
$135.00
$30.00

Drawing and Collage at Pendle Hill (3 sessions)

Adult Class | Available

Discover the creative possibilities of combining drawing and collage in this engaging mixed-media class. Students will explore composition, line, value, texture, and visual storytelling through layered image-making processes. Students will work with drawing materials alongside found papers, photographs, and ephemera to cut, layer, assemble, and transform imagery. Through instructor demonstrations and individualized guidance, students will develop dynamic compositions that balance structure, intuition, and exploration.

This is an opportunity to bring your own collage materials, including found papers, photographs, printed images, and other collected imagery. Students are also encouraged to bring drawing materials such as graphite, charcoal, ink, colored pencil, and markers to incorporate into their work.

What You Will Learn:
- Approaches to combining drawing and collage into unified compositions
- Techniques for layering, cutting, and assembling found imagery
- Observational and expressive drawing strategies to support collage-based work
- Ways to build texture, depth, and visual narrative through mixed media
- Methods for editing, recombining, and transforming images

Who This Class Is For:
Students with some drawing and/or collage experience who are interested in expanding their practice through mixed-media exploration. This class is ideal for those who enjoy working independently with their chosen materials and are seeking individualized feedback, instructor demonstrations, and thoughtful dialogue to support their creative process. Questions about whether this class is right for you? Email adulteducation@fleisher.org.

  • Please review our Safety Policies and Community Guidelines. Although this class takes place offsite, students are still required to uphold all Fleisher community standards and safety guidelines. Additional details about the offsite location and class logistics will be shared by the instructor prior to the start of the course. 

    This is an in-person, off site course taking place at Pendle Hill. Pendle Hill is a Quaker study, retreat, and conference center welcoming all for Spirit-led learning and community. Pendle Hill is located at 338 Plush Mill Rd. Wallingford, PA 19086-6023.

    If you would like to purchase lunch from Pendle Hill, you may add this option for $60 ($15/day) by filling out this form by November  2, 2026. You can learn more about lunch at Pendle Hill here. Lunch at Pendle Hill is from 12pm - 1pm, and includes gluten free and vegetarian options.

    If you would like to book an overnight stay at Pendle Hill, you may do so here.

    To make our classes and workshops accessible to everyone, Fleisher offers tuition assistance every term so that everyone can join our creative community. Tuition assistance applications can be completed once registration is open by clicking here.

  • I. Clothing:
    Please wear clothing appropriate for art making.

    II. Paper & Support Materials:
    Any paper you already have is welcome.

    A. Mixed media or drawing paper is recommended, as it works well for both drawing and collage.
    B. Suggested options include Canson XL Mixed Media paper: https://www.dickblick.com/products/canson-xl-mix-media-pads/ or similar sketch or mixed media surfaces.
    C. Suggested sizes are 11x14” or 14x17”.
    D. Paper can be in pads or loose sheets. If you are open to experimentation, consider bringing a variety of surfaces and textures.

    III. Drawing & Collage Materials:
    Bring any materials you enjoy working with for drawing and collage. The more variety, the better.

    A. Drawing materials may include pencils, pens, markers, colored pencils, charcoal, or ink.
    B. Colored pencils such as Caran d’Ache Supracolor pencils are especially versatile and can be used dry or activated with water: https://www.dickblick.com/products/caran-dache-supracolor-soft-aquarelle-pencils/
    C. Collage materials such as found papers, photographs, magazines, ephemera, printed images, or other collected materials are strongly encouraged.
    D. Adhesives such as glue sticks, matte medium, or tape (any preferred type is welcome).
    E. Sketchbooks are welcome and recommended for both drawing and collage studies.

Albert Fung

Albert Fung was born and raised in San Francisco. He earned his BFA in printmaking from Rochester Institute of Technology in 1992 and his MFA in painting and printmaking from Massachusetts College of Art in 1996. He paints in oil, acrylic, watercolor, and pastels; often in combination. He also makes prints in relief, intaglio, lithography, and ink jet. From 1993 to 2011, he made and exhibited his art in New York City. In addition, he printed limited edition lithographs and later digital photographs and editions for artists; later, he worked as an IT Director.

In 2003, he began practicing yoga, which through to today informs his spiritual and healing journey. In 2015 he gained his yoga teaching certification from Motherheart Yoga Sangha; and he has now taught yoga for over ten years. Yoga’s attitude of care and seeking has been a significant influence on his art teaching. In 2011, he moved to Philadelphia, where he continues to produce artwork.

He has exhibited widely, including at City Arts Salon; and he has taught at several art centers, including Fleisher, and universities, including Tyler School of Art, in the Philadelphia area. He is currently a Co Founder and Co-coordinator of Philly Crit; and he is a member of the Art Advisory Committee of In Liquid.

His work may be seen at alfung.com