Collage Workshops

Roberta Arenson conducts collage workshops for all age levels — K–12 as well as adults.

Collage is an exciting way to go about making art.   Even those just starting out can find unexpected delights in creating pictures of cut or torn papers.

Format:  A collage workshop begins with an introduction of the artist and an autobiography of how she became involved in illustrating children's books and working in the technique of collage.  Ms. Arenson displays pictures from her own books as examples, and demonstrates how to go about making a collage picture using the audience to help the process along.  The students/participants then spend the majority of the workshop making their own collage pictures, with active coaching from the artist.

Length:  A regularly scheduled class period is sufficient time for a collage art session.

Supplies:  A collage workshop primarily uses basic art supplies found in most schools.  Materials to have on hand would be glue sticks, Elmer’s glue, scissors, white paper, and colored paper.  These materials can be provided by the artist for an extra fee.  With advance notice it's also nice to encourage the gathering of old magazines, papers, and unusual materials such as buttons, 3D objects, and wallpaper samples to add to the collages.

To Arrange a Workshop:  Please contact us for fees and scheduling.