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Still Life Collage Workshop

  • Yardley Arts, The Old School Hall The Square, Yardley Hastings Northampton, England, NN7 United Kingdom (map)

Make a collage based on still life arrangements using painted, found and vintage papers.

Taking inspiration from still life arrangements and still life and collage references we will explore the following:

  • drawing 

  • composition

  • colour

  • value 

  • negative space 

  • abstraction versus representation

We will spend some time making experimental, loose drawings from still life arrangements and then learn how to start planning and arranging a composition.  We will then move on to creating a final collage using torn and cut papers and looking at layering, contrast, background and main elements vs details.

There is no right or wrong way to make a collage and this course will be about play, exploration and having fun.  At the end of the day you will leave with your own individual still life collage.

Relaxed, thoughtful and stimulating workshop. I really enjoyed learning and developing my art with Emma
— Flora

What to bring and what is included

  • All materials are provided, just bring an apron/old shirt

  • A packed lunch if required

Who is the course suitable for

16+ years

Suitable for beginners and for those who already have some experience of collage

I love Emma’s style of teaching, I am thrilled at how much I have achieved in these workshops
— Richard

Dates and times

Sunday 30 November

Cost & booking

£80

This course is limited to 10 people per class

Please book directly with Emma by emailing artworkshopswithemma@gmail.com

Emma can also be contacted by phone 07570 772334

About the tutor

After completing a Fine Art and Art History degree at Newcastle University, Emma Lindsay has worked in heritage organisations and in education, whilst maintaining a love for painting, drawing and printmaking. Emma’s work has been published in various books and guides, and she has exhibited in Covent Garden in London and Hatton Gallery in Newcastle. Emma is now concentrating on running art classes for both adults and children. You can see examples of her classes on Facebook @artworkshopswithemma and Instagram @artworkshopswithemma.

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