Exploring Abstraction: From Collage to Painting Workshop

Dates & Times:

• Saturday, February 28th from 1-4pm
• Saturday, March 7th from 12-4pm

Cost: $100 for members, $125 for non-members

Capacity & Audience: 30 person limit, for adults/teens/advanced young learners

Description: This two-part workshop explores abstraction through the translation of collage into painting. Participants begin by creating a black-and-white collage that emphasizes contrast, pattern, and compositional structure. In the second session, the collage serves as the foundation for painting, allowing participants to explore color, layering, and material transformation. The workshop is inspired by the practices of artists like Carrie Moyer and the experimental opportunities available with collage.

Session 1 – February 28th from 1-4pm: Black-and-White Collage as Structure

Objectives

• Explore contrast, pattern, and compositional balance using black-and-white construction paper
• Understanding collage as a planning and generative tool
• Develop a strong visual foundation for a painting

Session 2 – March 7th from 12-4pm: Translating Collage into Paint

Objectives

• Translate collage composition into a painted surface
• Explore color, layering, and material interpretation
• Maintain the energy of collage while embracing painterly decisions