Spend two days investigating new techniques as you have fun creating papers for collage and other art projects. Take home a glorious collection of one-of-a-kind papers accented by acrylic, inks, stamps, and other printmaking materials.

Saturday, September 8 and Sunday, September 9, 2018 – 10:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Explore the basis of abstraction by studying color, line, and shape as they relate to composition. Learn to create exciting and innovative works of art, using a series of drawing and painting exercises designed to examine non-traditional ways of handling traditional materials and subject matter.

Thursday, October 4 to December 6, 2018 – 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (no class Nov. 22)

The encaustic method of painting combines the luminescence of watercolor, the rich color and thickness of oils, and the quick-drying benefits of acrylic. The medium can be molded, sculpted, combined with collage materials, and reworked at any time. In this workshop, ideal for all experience levels, learn to capture vibrant pigments using heated beeswax and damar resin, as well as fusing and carving in wax.

Wednesday, October 10 to December 5, 2018 – 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (no class Nov. 21)

Students are introduced to the materials, tools, and technologies used in collage and assemblage. They find inspiration in artists who worked in collage including Joseph Cornell, Romare Bearden, and Gertrude Green.

Wednesday, October 10 to December 5, 2018 – 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (no class Nov. 21)

It takes a village! In a 2-day workshop, students construct their own tiny houses, which they personalize working in paper-mache, acrylics, and mixed media.

Sunday, October 14 and 21, 2018 - 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Explore the materials, tools, and techniques used in collage and assemblage as you create an artwork that’s uniquely yours. The workshop, ideal for both nonartists and those with experience, is a great way to spark your creativity in two forms that offer wide possibilities for inventive expression.

Saturday, November 3 and Sunday, November 4, 2018 – 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Love mixed media? This workshop offers the perfect way to expand your repertoire by creating an array of one-off prints using acrylic paints and other materials.

Saturday, November 17, 2018 - 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.