Mixed Media & Collaged Animals - All Abilities Workshop [SSK]

Course intent

Dive into the world of collage and explore how to create layered, colourful animal artworks using paper. Drawing inspiration from a variety of artists, you will create several pieces to find your own style. Learners will start by learning simple collage skills, exploring how to capture the essence of an animal in collage. We will then progress to experimenting with adding mixed media to really make your artwork pop.

What will I learn?

You will learn how to:

• Find suitable collage papers.
• Create accurate shapes using cutting and tearing methods.
• Learn about different mediums and how they can build up your layers.
• Explore colour theory with confidence.
• Create a range of tones and gradients within a collage.
• Finish a collage to a high level.

  Who is this course for? Is there anything I need to know before joining?

  This course is suitable for all abilities. Perhaps you have experimented with other art styles before, or maybe this is completely new to you. Collage is a fantastic way to loosen up and create expressive, textured works. Many learners comment on how relaxing and mindful collaging can be.

  What do I need to bring to the first class? Will there be any extra costs?

  Learners need to bring:

• Magazines or newspapers you can cut up and use paper from
• A pencil
• Scissors
• Glue stick
• Cartridge Paper (Such as this 150gsm pad from Cass Art: https://www.cassart.co.uk/cass-art-cartridge-paper-pad-20-sheets-150gsm-a3/)
• Soft Gel Matte (I recommend the ‘Golden’ brand: https://www.cassart.co.uk/golden-soft-gel-236ml--g22-3013-5-matte--c/)
• A flat brush (Such as this ¾ inch one from Cas Art: https://www.cassart.co.uk/daler-rowney-graduate-flat-wash-brush-3/4-inches--c/?utm_campaign=Cass_Art_-_UK_-_EN_-_Shopping_-_PMAX_-_Category_A&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAwOe8BhCCARIsAGKeD55T4SdO3M5TJZ9SmgXmc4axK26f0i87ALuY5q2xa2Fsxd96v7suoaEaAgmgEALw_wcB)
• Oil pastels in assorted colours (a set such as this one would be ideal: https://www.cassart.co.uk/faber-castell-oil-pastels-set-of-24--c/)

  What can I do when I finish the course?

  You may want to try longer courses in Acrylic painting, Oil painting or Abstract Painting. We also offer workshops using mixed media and printmaking, including drawing – sketch with stitch, Life & Portrait & Printmaking - The Figure & Monoprint.

  Additional information

  We welcome learners with additional needs and disabilities. When you enrol, please let us know if you would like to discuss your extra support needs with a member of the Supported Learning Team who will then contact you as soon as possible. If you are enrolling within 10 days of the course start date, we may not be able to contact you before your first class.

We value and support equality, diversity and inclusion by promoting fairness and respect at all times.

How to enrol

Our courses are for adult learners aged 19 or over. If you are under 19, please call 0300 200 1044.

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