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Tataki Zome: Dye-less Botanical Stamping x Gelli Printing x Collage

A mixed media Art tutorial mashup. Learn the ancient Japanese leaf stamping technique, Tataki Zome, that delivers beautiful botanical prints with no dye, ink or paint. Turn those prints into etheric old world works of art on the gel plate using a mystery product. & finish the lesson with a mixed media collage tutorial!

Course
By Robyn McClendon

$111

The Art of Visual Storytelling - Field Notes Style Collage Tutorial

Building a Theme & Storyline: We’ll start developing a theme and storyline for your book. Next we will go through the process of sorting through your papers, photos, and treasures. I’ll show you how to balance visual and conceptual harmony to make each page meaningful. There will be a color theory crash lesson where you will learn to choose a palette that complements your theme. You’ll experiment with dyeing and eco staining papers to create a cohesive, personalized look. I’ll share why certain elements are chosen or eliminated to create a cohesive story. you’ll understand how to make thoughtful choices that align beautifully with your intended theme. You’ll learn techniques for achieving an authentic aged appearance, enhancing the emotive connection and evoking a sense that your artwork originates from a time or place long past. By the end, you’ll have the skills to create collages that not only resonate with viewers but also tell a rich story.

Course
By Robyn McClendon

$95

The Art of Visual Storytelling: Portraiture Collage and Mail Art Collage Tutorial

This course explores photo collage and mail art. It is the second in the “art of visual storytelling” series. I will teach photo collage and mail art through the theme of “my funny valentine.” Participants will learn how to create portraiture collages from elements of magazine clippings while exploring realism and abstract art. Your portraiture can be a self portrait, a muse, a lover, a loved one etc. the goal is learning how to execute a theme and understanding how to overcome challenges associated with collaging.

Course
By Robyn McClendon

$111

The Five Elements x Five Directions Collage Course - Color Theory Through Anthropology & Symbolism

Across cultures, the five elements Earth, Water, Fire, Air, & Space—shape spiritual traditions & art. This course explores these forces through collage, using color & composition to create personal narratives. Move beyond Western color theory, learn how color meanings shift across cultures. Red may symbolize passion in one tradition or mourning in another. By exploring these perspectives, artists develop a deeper sensitivity to color’s role in storytelling. Each element holds distinct qualities: Earth yellow represents stability, Water blue reflects emotion, Fire red signifies transformation, Air green embodies renewal, and Space black represents the unknown. These energies appear in traditions worldwide, from Navajo sand paintings to Mayan geometry. Through guided exercises, participants create mandalas using found images and textures, blending structure & spontaneity.