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About Campaign in Collage: Big Green Weekend

Discover the art of collage through this one-day workshop exploring how the practice can be used to create artwork that makes a statement.

What will you learn on this course?

Collage is rooted in Art history, from the Cubist papier colles of Picasso and Braque, to the powerful and political work of Dada artist Hannah Hoch and Pop Artist Richard Hamilton.

Working with recycled and scrap material you’ll learn techniques in selecting, positioning and layering images and text to create powerful new artworks.

Take inspiration from nature or campaign for a greener future through your work. You are encouraged to visit MAC’s other Big Green Weekend activities and the exhibition Waste Age: What can design do? during breaks in your day for inspiration.

The process of producing collage by hand can be very therapeutic, providing an immediate, raw aesthetic to the finished artwork.

This course will cover:

  • Using scale, proportion and geometry to maximise visual impact
  • Using colour, texture and typography in your designs
  • Use and refine craft skills in the creation of collage designs by hand

The tutor will provide a variety material, giving you the opportunity to create a range of alternative visual outcomes. Different design formats will also be touched upon during the course.

The class includes group tuition and one-to-one support from the tutor. Guidance will be tailored to your level of experience to help you achieve your own personal aims. The tutor will encourage an atmosphere of communication and co-operation through interactions with others in the class.

There will be time to view, reflect and constructively critique your own work and that of the other students in the class, all in a friendly and relaxed environment. The overall aim of the course is to help learners develop their own original style of producing art via the medium of collage. On completion of this course, you can expect to have produced two or more finished art works.

Who is this course for?

This course is suitable for adults aged 18+ years. It is open to students of all levels, no prior art experience is needed as full instruction will be given.

At the heart of MAC is a focus on accessibility and inclusion. Please contact us to discuss your specific access needs. The room is wheelchair accessible. A personal assistant or companion must book a complimentary ticket if attending to provide support.

Do you need to bring anything?

All materials and equipment is provided, however, you are encouraged to bring along old magazines and unwanted books with pictures and illustrations.

Are there any additional costs?

There are no additional costs

Who teaches this course?

Niall Singh

Dates and times

  • October