Armed with a few simple art materials and household items, Michelle will lead you through multiple techniques to transform found papers into stunning collage materials that you can use for any number of mixed media projects. If you want to achieve luminosity and depth using layers of beeswax, having an abundance of complex papers at the ready is a game changer. This class will show you how!
Among the techniques covered in this class include distressing and aging, masking, and staining, printing, and patterning. By the end of the class you will have a box full of visually textured collage materials that you will use over and over. When you are in the mood to play, this is the perfect class to get your creative juices flowing.
Instructional Content
Hi, Michelle here.... I originally designed Artful Papers as a part of a longer in person encaustic workshop. I found out, though, that students wanted more class time dedicated to creating their stash of collage papers. There is something irresistible about transforming ordinary gift tissue or vintage book pages into exquisite collage pieces. What could be more satisfying then having a whole stash of these lovely papers.
A student once told me, "I could do a whole class on just making collage papers." Just like that, Artful Paper was born!
....A word of caution, this class can be addictive.
Sample Papers from Section One.
These amazing collage papers are fun and easy to make. There are more than 15 techniques to make your papers sing!