Barbara Benda

Acrylic Mixed Media Collage: Creating a work in collage involves gluing materials to a surface to create a unique work of art. It is fun, thought provoking, and intuitive. Students are  required to bring a sketchbook or journal and encouraged to bring a box of interesting paper items such as stamps, ticket stubs, letters, colored tissue papers, etc. We will use acrylic paint and gloss medium to explore the possibilities. This is a non-threatening introduction to mixed media collage and will focus on the process of exploration and experimentation using a variety of materials. Many collage materials will be available for use, although students need to supply their own acrylic paints of any colors.

Register by calling the Red Door Art Gallery in Wahpeton at 701-591-1010. Payment is required at the time of registration.

Cost: $85/ per person

Date and Time:  Wednesday, October 29th, 9:00-4:00

 ^{Tentative Location: Tech building on the NDSCS Campus in Wahpeton, North Dakota.} 

Acrylic Mixed Media Collage Supply List

o   Journal or sketchbook at least 9”x 12” in size

o   Container for water, such as an ice cream bucket

o   At least four acrylic paint tubes: yellow, blue, red, and white

o   A few inexpensive, old paintbrushes for use with gloss medium/ I will have extras available for your use if you do not have one.

o   Any scraps of paper that have interesting textures and colors, such as stamps, ticket stubs, tissue papers, gift wrapping paper, gum wrappers, etc.

o   Photo references of an image you would like to create using collage materials.

I will supply additional materials such as magazines, tissue papers, and backings for collages.