Class Overview
Collage is a particular technique that gets us to loosen up. It is perfect for beginners jumping in and also ideal for established artists needing new ideas. In my classes I focus on getting people so busy making art that they forget to get worried about it. Classes generally begin with two hours of a structured exercise. This can be: making drawings, prints, stamps or stencils, distressing paper, etc. In my classes we make many of the materials from scratch. When we use magazines or bought materials I emphasize changing them; sanding them, painting over them, etc. These techniques warm students up and the last two hours of the class are free for people to work quietly. I attempt to draw from people their own individual touch, color sense and need for expression. These days people come to me with a fierce need to be creative and the first thing I want to do is give them a big chunk of time to relax into. I call this the 'caramel space' of creativity; a place where we can rest and breathe together in the simple act of making stuff. I read aloud from art books, talk about the history of collage and interject lessons on: composition, light, color, shape, texture and narrative.
Drop-In Collage Studio
Drop-In Thursdays and Fridays for a Collage Studio, at 32r Essex Street, with no instruction. Come for a few hours or stay all day. (1:00pm-5:30pm) Feedback and good company will be gladly supplied. Collage studio cost is $35. (Materials can be supplied for an additional $5, or bring your own.)
Saturday Collage Workshops
September 25: September Vogue Delight Collage - each participant gets the same September Vogue Magazine, and we all work on our own collages using the same source. A absolute blast!! Magazines and materials included.
October 16: Blockbusters in Collage - Stuck? Undirected? This class provides collage techniques for working through blocks. Fun and non-anxiety provoking.
October 30: Indian Miniature Collage - An overview of the Indian Miniature as an art form, and then we emulate them in collage.
November 6: Beautiful Backgrounds Collage - Making gorgeous backgrounds in collage. Two simple and classic techniques will be covered.
December 4: White Collage - Open the space up with light! Meditative and quiet class - perfect for December stress!
Sign up and prepay for a minimum of 2 workshops and receive a discounted price of $55 each. Single classes are $65 each. Materials are included. Checks are payable to: Alexandra Sheldon and should be sent to: 32R Essex Street Cambridge, MA 02139. Please include your choice of class dates with your check. Missed classes can be made up during the current term.
New!
Unintimidating Basic Drawing Class
8 weeks. Wednesdays 6:30-9:00pm. September 22-November 17.
Each week will cover one basic drawing technique. Emphasis on practicing drawing and enjoying the process.
$265 includes materials.
Two Day Collage Workshop in Cambridge
November 13-14 Saturday and Sunday 10:00am-6:00pm
Need to work and be immersed? Let's do this together. Prompts, instructions, and feedback available. Music and readings.
$185 - includes materials.
Collage Collective
Want to come regularly: once or twice a week? You can use my studio for a monthly fee. Call for more information: 617.429.4434
Arsenal Center for the Arts: Collage Bee
Fall: Collage at the Arsenal Center for the Arts in Watertown.
Fun, playful, social, feedback and new techniques. 8 weeks.
The Monday night Collage Bee Class begins September 20 and runs through November 15. You can register with the Arsenal or by emailing me or calling me.
Snow Farm: Collage: The Imaginative Use of Materials
My absolute favorite workshops to teach...in the country, lots of time, great people.
3 Day Workshops
October 9-11 Collage Intensive Weekend (Tuition $300 plus lab fee) room & meals $170
5 Day Workshops
October 17-23 In Depth Collage 2010! $705 (includes tuition, room and meals) $530 Commuter tuition includes lunches
Classes offered at:
My Studio: 32R Essex St. Cambridge, MA View schedule for classes.
Arsenal Center for the Arts: Watertown, MA www.arsenalarts.org
Snow Farm: Williamsburg, MA www.snowfarm.org