Coming June 2024
June 16th - Self Paced Pre-recorded course
June 23rd @ 12 Noon - LIVE Zoom for Q&A
Tamashi Collage: Boro Style Collage
Welcome to the next natural step in our artistic journey, once you make all of your yummy prints and papers, we'll cover Mastering Collage Techniques. Building upon the foundation of creating amazing papers, fabrics, and Gelli printed papers in previous classes, this course invites you to explore the art of collage as a transformative medium for expressing your soulful inspirations.
Throughout this immersive experience, we will delve into the nuanced techniques and creative processes that breathe life into collages, offering a platform to synthesize and showcase the diverse elements we've meticulously crafted. Whether you're a seasoned collage artist looking to refine your skills or a newcomer eager to delve into this captivating medium, this class is designed to elevate your artistic expression to new heights.
Drawing from our arsenal of incredible papers, fabrics, and Gelli prints, we will embark on a journey of selection, curation, and composition, blending textures, colors, and imagery to create collages that resonate deeply with our emotions and experiences. From abstract compositions to narrative-driven pieces, you will learn how to harness the power of juxtaposition, layering, and spatial relationships to convey your unique artistic voice.
Moreover, this course is not just about technical skills; it's about cultivating a mindset of creativity, intuition, and exploration. Through guided exercises, feedback sessions, and collaborative discussions, you will cultivate a deeper understanding of your creative process and unlock new avenues of inspiration.
Join me as we harness the potential of collage techniques to transform raw materials into soul-nourishing artworks that speak volumes and resonate with viewers on a profound level. Let's embark on this artistic journey together, where every torn piece and layered element contributes to a tapestry of meaning, beauty, and personal expression.
Supplies:
various papers to collage:
vintage book pages or newer I’ll show how to stain to give an older look
vintage office papers: graph paper, journal ledgers, file folders, envelopes This is a great time to use your papers from eco- staining workshop if you did that one!
post consumer waste papers: packaging material like newsprint, brown papers and envelopes
fabric pieces
gel prints
mark making papers
magazine pages
or any other papers that you enjoy using
Glues:
PVA or any white glue
glue sticks
matte medium
Your Instructor
Robyn is a Nationally know artist living in the Southwest, exhibiting nationally and internationally with exhibitions in the Smithsonian Museums, Corcoran Art Gallery and art in the permanent collections of The MOMA as well as other notable collections.
She is a Master Bookbinder and Papermaker having studied in the tradition of Apprenticing as these were dying art forms in the 80's and only being revived by artists. She subsequently taught in Universities and Museum systems as an Adjunct Professor, often times setting up the programs in the Art Departments of these Schools nationally, as the discipline of "Book as Art" was becoming recognized as a significant art form.
Her design experience has won notable commissions: these include creating a distinctive award for Dr. Dorothy Irene Height's "Uncommon Height" Project which celebrated those who through their outstanding contributions has contributed to this country's advancement. Previous recipients have been Oprah, Dr. Maya Angelou, Vanessa Williams and Vernon Jordan, to name a few. Additionally, She has designed for Essence Communications, Ikea, Target, and UNICEF.
Robyn continues to work with individuals to help them create businesses and projects that incorporate their ideas, goals and dreams through personal Authenticity Coaching, Workshops, Seminars and Webinars.