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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

or

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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Torn Paper Collage : Hummingbirds!

Paint and Collage a vibrant hummingbird in this fun, beginner-friendly workshop that introduces torn paper techniques, painted papers, and loose playful painting. All materials provided!

Saturday, March 7 - 10:30-3:30pm

Location: Valley Art Supply, Comox

  • In this class you’ll create a vibrant, mixed media hummingbird artwork using torn paper collage and acrylic paint.

    We will begin with a loose, playful painting process to create a colourful initial layer on the canvas and prepare it for collage. You will also create a few of your own painted collage papers.

    We’ll then move into the torn paper collage process to define your hummingbird and add detail to the artwork by selecting, tearing, and layering painted and patterned papers. We’ll finish the piece with a few flourishes using paint and paint pens. You’ll leave with a finished artwork.

    This class is perfect for beginners (no experience required!) or for artists looking to learn about torn paper collage. All materials are provided, and the day includes a 30-minute break.

  • 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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