Mixed Media & Collage Workshop

Course intent

Working from observation or from your imagination, in this one-day workshop you will create a pleasing autumn-themed painting using watercolours, or acrylics or inks (or any combination of these media) and collage.

Enjoy the well-being benefits gained through working in a friendly, creative learning environment.

What will we cover?

• How to create your own papers (or use bought hand-made special papers) for collage

• How to combine these with other collage items like threads and fabrics with your chosen coloured medium/media.
• Assembling and layering your collage

Learners will be inspired by the contemporary and historical context and will need to keep a sketchbook / notebook to record ideas, processes and progress, and the feedback they receive from the tutor.

There will be demonstrations, instruction, one-to-one tutorial guidance, group discussions and critiques.

To ensure that learners make good progress with their personal learning goals, the tutor will work with the learner on their Individual Learning Plan.

Who is this course for? Is there anything I need to know before joining?

This course is for anyone who wants to learn how to use paint and collage materials to create a painting.

For adults aged 18 years or older.

As our courses are taught in English, please contact us if you have any concerns about your level of English.

What do I need to bring to the first class? Will there be any extra costs?

• At least one piece of heavy white cardboard to act as a base for your finished painting

• Your chosen coloured media – watercolours / acrylics / inks
• Other coloured media you already have, eg soft pastels
• Brushes
• Mixing palettes
• Cartridge paper
• Any fancy papers you have
• Other collage items of your choice including tissue paper, threads, fabrics.
• An apron or old clothes

If you have any questions about materials please contact the tutor through the adult learning centre at adultlearning@surreycc.gov.uk

A limited number of pieces of hand-made papers will be available for you to buy from the tutor.

What can I do when I finish the course?

In discussion with your tutor you may like to progress onto one of our other Art or Craft courses with SAL or other providers.

Additional information

We welcome learners with additional needs and disabilities. When you enrol please let us know if you would like to discuss your extra support needs with a member of the Supported Learning Team who will then contact you as soon as possible. If you are enrolling within 10 days of the course start date, we may not be able to contact you before your first class. Surrey Adult Learning values and supports equality and diversity by promoting fairness and respect at all times.

How to enrol

Our courses are for adult learners aged 19 or over. If you are under 19, please call 0300 200 1044.

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