Introduction to Collaging with Frances Loiselle
Mondays, March 24th to May 12th, 2025
(7 weeks) No class Easter Monday 
8-9:30 pm 
all materials included
 
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Objectives:
-  Learn about and explore various collage techniques
-  Progressively develop skills in collage composition
-  Create a weekly piece and a final collage self-portrait piece
-  Leave with a sense of confidence, play and curiosity towards art and collage
 
Weekly Plan:
 
Week 1:
Introduction to Collage
-  Introduce the art and history of collage, review elements and principles of art and design
-  Explore and play with collage materials
 
Week 2:
Papier Collé and Décollage
-  Explore techniques of Papier Collé (pasted paper) and Décollage (tearing away; revelation.) Learn about artist examples
-  Create a Papier Collé-Décollage inspired piece
 
Week 3:
Assemblage (3D Collage)
-  Explore Assemblage - creating three-dimensional pieces from found objects. Learn about artist examples.
-  Create a 3 Dimensional piece from your found objects
 
Week 4: Photomontage
- Explore Photomontage: creating composite photograph collage. Learn from artist examples.
- Create a photomontage-inspired piece
 
Week 4:
Paint & Collage
-  Explore incorporating acrylic and watercolour painting with collage
-  Play with paint and collage materials
 
Week 6 & 7:
Self Portrait Piece
- Combine, pick and choose collage techniques to create a final self-portrait piece.
 
*Credit will be offered for absences with one week prior notice. If you are feeling unwell, we will happily reschedule.