Collage For Beginners: Creating A Minimal Abstract Collage

Less is more with this simple project, learning design fundamentals and an introduction to the world of collage!

What you'll learn

Explore material options

Develop your own creative language

Arrange a composition

Create an artwork - a minimal abstract collage - step by step

Requirements

No skills necessary, just an openness and curiosity to explore!

Materials needed: 9 x 12 paper or other surface to collage onto, Collage materials (magazines, books, other paper, fabric, vellum, honestly whatever you have will work!) Glue, Scissors, Needle and thread (if sewing, but this is optional)

Description

In this class, you'll learn how to make a minimal abstract collage.I’m going to walk you through my whole collage process, including how to choose, cut, and arrange fragments, as well as many of my own personal tips!  Take a wander through your home and you can most likely gather all the materials you will need.  Part of the fun working in collage is discovering unique fragments to incorporate (think of little ephemera from your daily life - ticket stubs, receipts, lists, notes).  If you've ever felt daunted by exploring this genre, and unsure of how to get started, then this class is a great place to start.  Strengthen your knowledge of basic art and design skills and explore your own creative preferences.  Relax, experiment, and play in this low-pressure, informative, fun collage art course!What you'll need:9 x 12 paper to collage ontoCollage materials (magazines, books, other paper, fabric, vellum, honestly whatever you have will work!)GlueScissorsNeedle and thread (if sewing, but this is optional)You'll practice developing your own creative languages including:a shape patterna color palettesewing stylesYour piece will be completely unique to you.  Let's get started and learn together!

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Section 2: Preparing Your Materials

Lecture 2 Preparing Your Materials

Lecture 3 Selecting a Trigger Piece

Lecture 4 Exploring Shapes

Lecture 5 Choosing Colors

Lecture 6 Considering Texture

Lecture 7 Discovering Your Fragments

Lecture 8 Arranging a Composition

Lecture 9 Adding Transparency

Lecture 10 Adhering (and optional Stitching)

Section 3: Final Thoughts and Tips

Lecture 11 Final Thoughts and Tips

This course is for those who are interested in the art genre of collage, but don't know where to start, and are looking for some warm and welcoming guidance.