Paper Collage

In this course, students will make a variety of hand-painted translucent papers and layer the papers to make a composition.   They will then incorporate textural elements, mark-making and botanical images to create depth, value, luminosity, and variation of colors.  By the end of the class, they will have produced a strong and provocative work of art.

 About susan gallo

Susan received a BA in art and she spent 10 years as an art teacher for children and adults in private and public charter schools.  She has spent the last 30 years producing artwork using a variety of mediums.   She has worked with printmaking, watercolor, pastels, acrylic painting, collage, and mixed media. She currently shows her work in the galleries and shows throughout the local area.   

 Schedule

Wednesdays, May 7,14,21 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Supply List

• 5 small tubes (60 ml each) of acrylic paint (Phthalo blue, Magenta, Indian Yellow, Black, Titanium White)

• 16 oz bottle of glazing medium

• Implements to make marks (pencil, water-soluble crayon, paint sticks, etc)

• Brushes: 1/2” & 1” cheap synthetic flat, 1” and 2” synthetic sable flat, #4 or #6 round, 10” round

• Artist disposable paper palette

• 2 or 3 stencils (botanical or abstract) Online see temu.com for very reasonable stencils

• Scissors

• 12” or 18” ruler

• Scott’s Delicate Surface purple tape (1” wide roll)

• Toothbrush, fan brush, or spattering tool

• 8 oz squeeze bottle with nozzle

• Plastic container for water (rinse brushes)

• 3 small containers with lids for mixing paint. 

• 8oz spray water bottle

• Roll of paper towels

• Blow dryer (optional to dry paper)

• An image for inspiration (optional)

Supply fee

 a variety of papers (including oriental paper) and miscellaneous supplies will be provided by the instructor for a $10.00 supply fee.  Please bring cash to the first class session.