Creative Aging: Exploring Collage with Found Materials

Wed, Oct 20 2021
7:00 am – 8:30 am
Virtual

arts and crafts creative aging grab and go kits Virtual Programming

In this workshop series for ages 55+, you will learn to make both abstract and representational collage art using materials easily found at home. These workshops will be taught by visual artist Antonia Perez. 

The workshop series will take place on Zoom from 11 AM—12: 30 PM on the following dates: 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10. On 11/24, there will be a culminating virtual exhibition. 

Required materials*: 

  1. Sharp 5” -7” scissors 
  2. An Exacto blade holder with #11 blade 
  3. Elmer’s or Uhu Glue Stick, .74 oz
  4. Lineco Adhesive 
  5. Elmer’s Glue All
  6. Flat size 8 bristle brush 
  7. Paper—11" x 14” 
  8. Drawing paper—60-80 lb. 9” x 12” any brand

*Limited quantities of required materials (excluding scissors and Exacto blades) will be available for pickup at the Midwood Library.

Brooklyn Digital: Connecting Through Creative Aging has been made possible by Lifetime Arts with a grant from The New York Community Trust. 

Add to My Calendar 10/20/2021 07:00 am 10/20/2021 08:30 am America/New_York Creative Aging: Exploring Collage with Found Materials <p>In this workshop series for ages 55+, you will learn to&nbsp;make&nbsp;both abstract and representational&nbsp;collage art using materials easily found at home.&nbsp;These workshops will be&nbsp;taught by visual artist&nbsp;<a href="https://antoniaaperezstudio.com/home.html">Antonia Perez</a>.&nbsp;</p> <p>The workshop&nbsp;series will take&nbsp;place on Zoom&nbsp;from 11 AM—12: 30 PM on the following&nbsp;dates: <strong>10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10.</strong>&nbsp;On <strong>11/24</strong>, there will be a culminating virtual exhibition.&nbsp;</p> <p>Required materials*:&nbsp;</p> <ol> <li>Sharp 5” -7” scissors&nbsp;</li> <li>An Exacto blade holder with #11 blade&nbsp;</li> <li>Elmer’s or&nbsp;Uhu Glue Stick, .74 oz</li> <li><a href="https://www.dickblick.com/items/lineco-neutral-ph-adhesive-4-oz/" target="_blank">Lineco&nbsp;Adhesive</a>&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="https://www.dickblick.com/items/elmers-glue-all-4-oz/" target="_blank">Elmer’s Glue All</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.dickblick.com/items/da-vinci-junior-synthetic-bristle-brushes-set-flat-size-8/" target="_blank">Flat size 8&nbsp;bristle&nbsp;brush</a>&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="https:… Brooklyn Public Library - Virtual MM/DD/YYYY 60