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Torn Paper Collage : Designing a Floral Bouquet

Design your own vibrant floral collage in this fun, beginner-friendly day-long class that introduces torn paper techniques, painted + printed papers, and layered composition. All materials provided!

Saturday, January 3 - 10:30-3:30pm

Location: Valley Art Supply, Comox

  • Join us for a fun and playful introduction to basic torn paper collage techniques as you create a vibrant, floral collage! You'll start by making some of your own collage papers using acrylic paint to explore a variety of painting/printing techniques.

    Learn collage basics: colour and pattern selection, layering, placement of shapes and paper tearing techniques to create a variety of blooms and foliage. Finally, have fun designing and assembling your own unique bouquet on a pre-painted canvas background!

    Finished examples, idea sheets and floral shape references will be provided, along with instructional segments and time for questions as they arise. Creativity and experimentation are highly encouraged!

    This class is perfect for beginners (no experience required!) as well as artists interested in exploring a new medium. All materials will be provided. There will be a break for lunch. 

  • This class is held at Valley Art Supply in Comox. You can register to attend at Valley Art Supply (24-215 Port Augusta Street) or on their website, linked below.

    There will be a 30 minute break for lunch.

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Torn Paper Collage : Designing a Floral Bouquet

Design your own vibrant floral collage in this fun, beginner-friendly class that introduces torn paper floral collage painted. All materials provided!

Saturday, January 24 - 10:30-1:30pm

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Saturday, February 21 - 10:30-1:30pm

Location: Ladysmith (Ladysmith Arts Council Classroom)

  • Join us for a playful and creative workshop where you’ll compose a floral collage created from torn painted papers. Learn the basics, including colour and pattern selection, and the layering and placement of shapes––all leading to the creation of a flower bouquet!


    You’ll be guided through the techniques of paper tearing in order to achieve a variety of blooms and foliage. With a demo and composition formula in mind, have fun designing and assembling your own unique bouquet on a pre-painted canvas background.

    Finished examples, idea sheets, and floral shape references will be provided, along with instructional segments and ample time for questions as they arise. Creativity and experimentation are highly encouraged!  Throughout the session support and inspiration will be available and everyone will leave with a finished piece of art.

    This class is beginner-friendly or for artists looking to explore a new medium. All materials are included. (Please feel free to bring a snack if you wish.)

  • This class is held in Ladysmith in the Ladysmith Arts Council’s Classroom (444 Park Terrace)

    You can register to attend on the Ladysmith Arts Website.

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