{"product_id":"virtual-open-studio-art-journal-technique-exploring-collage","title":"Virtual Open Studio - Art Journal Technique - Exploring Collage","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eVirtual Open Studio – Art Journal Exploration\u003cbr\u003eThe Art of Collage\u003cbr\u003eThursday, July 16th | 7:30 – 9:00 pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJoin us for July’s Open Studio \u0026amp; creative exploration: The Art of Collage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCollage is the process of creating artwork by layering different materials such as paper, paint, words, images, and textures to create a new composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn this open studio, we’ll create our own painted collage papers and use them to build layered Art Journal pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMini Exploration: Painted Collage Papers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe’ll begin by choosing 3 colors for our collage exploration. Using watercolor paper, Bristol paper, or mixed media paper cut into smaller pieces, or you can use painter’s tape to block out shapes, you’ll create a collection of colorful painted and patterned papers. You can use watercolor, acrylic or any other medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eYou’ll explore:\u003cbr\u003e• simple patterns and repetitive marks\u003cbr\u003e• stripes, dots, doodles, and textures\u003cbr\u003e• layering colors and shapes\u003cbr\u003e• adding words, quotes, or affirmations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOnce your papers are dry, you’ll cut, tear, arrange, and layer them into a collage composition inside your Art Journal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eYou can also combine your painted papers with:\u003cbr\u003e• magazine images\u003cbr\u003e• book pages or tissue paper\u003cbr\u003e• stickers or washi tape\u003cbr\u003e• drawings or doodles\u003cbr\u003e• meaningful words and writing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThere’s no right or wrong way to create — just an invitation to play with color, texture, layering, and self-expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMaterials Needed:\u003cbr\u003eArt Journal (or paper\/canvas)\u003cbr\u003eWatercolor paper, Bristol paper, or mixed media paper\u003cbr\u003eWatercolor or Acrylic Paints\u003cbr\u003eBrushes\u003cbr\u003eScissors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePainter’s tape\u003cbr\u003eGlue stick or matte medium\u003cbr\u003eMarkers or pens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOptional:\u003cbr\u003eMagazine images, scrapbook paper, tissue paper, stamps, stickers, washi tape, or other collage materials\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAfter the mini lesson, you can:\u003cbr\u003e• continue creating collage pages in your journal\u003cbr\u003e• create additional painted collage papers\u003cbr\u003e• combine collage with drawing or painting\u003cbr\u003e• or work on your own project during the remainder of Open Studio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLet this be a time to experiment, layer creativity, and enjoy the process of creating something new from many different pieces. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Christine's Art World","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45092383228019,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/4828\/9651\/files\/VirtualOpenStudio-ExploringCollage.png?v=1781199336","url":"https:\/\/www.christinesartworld.com\/products\/virtual-open-studio-art-journal-technique-exploring-collage","provider":"Christine's Art World","version":"1.0","type":"link"}