Creative Aging: Just Collage It!

Collage is an exciting art form used by artists for generations in which two-dimensional materials are glued together to create many kinds of imagery. Over the course of 8 sessions, participants will learn about well-known artists who make collage and understand their methods. They will be able to make their own collages using materials found in their own homes along with purchased art materials to develop compositions that reflect their interests. Each class session will include a time for making and a time for sharing work, providing time for discussion and feedback. As a culminating event, the finished artworks will be virtually exhibited for family, friends, and the library community to view.

Registration Required. Zoom Link will be sent at 10am the morning of the program to those registered.

These are materials that participants will need to have throughout the series.

1. A sharp 5” -7” scissors

2. An Exacto blade holder with #11 blade

3. .74 oz size glue stick (Elmer’s or Uhu Stic)

4. Lineco Adhesive (https://www.dickblick.com/items/lineco-neutral-ph-adhesive[1]4-oz)

5. Elmer’s Glue All (https://www.dickblick.com/items/elmers-glue-all-4-oz)

6. Flat size 8 bristle brush (https://www.dickblick.com/items/da-vinci-junior[1]synthetic-bristle-brushes-set-flat-size-8)

7. Paper https://www.dickblick.com/items/blick-studio-drawing-pad-11-x-14-30- sheets

8. Pencil, eraser, sharpie marker

These are materials that students may have at home that will be invaluable in their collage making experience, both to help with the process and/or as materials to use in the collages.

1. Pint size plastic take out container

2. Paper towels

3. Small clean plain soft sponge

4. Newspapers

5. Flat cardboard 11” x 14” or larger

6. Corrugated cardboard ( can be a flattened shipping box)

7. Any and all paper/junk mail from your recycling bin

8. Use and saved gift wrap

9. Cards, photos, flyers, posters you have saved as mementos

10. Magazines, especially if they have a lot of photos

11. Catalogues

12. Paper bags—any color

13. Left over colored paper of any kind

14. Printer paper 15. Scrap fabric