Elevating the Mixed Media Surface
October 15 - 20, 2023
Hollie Chastain · holliechastain.com
Workshop at a glance
An exploration in collage using paper elements and additional material to create a textured piece full of light and shadows.
Techniques
- Collage
- Paper folding, scaling, and weaving
Materials
- Paper materials
- Various adhesives
- Small brass objects
- Found materials
- Paint and other mark making tools
Outcomes
- Making at least one piece of work
- Extensive practice in paper craft and collage
Artist Bio
Hollie Chastain is mixed media artist and illustrator working in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Coming from a graphic design and studio art background, her work has a story-telling quality: mixing found material, strong graphic elements and modern palettes. Chastain teaches workshops across the country and maintains a home studio producing personal and client work. Her first book, If You Can Cut You Can Collage, was released November 2017.
Workshop Description
In this workshop students will use paper and small objects to elevate the surface of their work, bringing in the fun of light and shadow. You will spend the beginning of class making materials through methods of paper weaving, paper scales, folding, and more. Then, participants will use a penetrable but supportive substrate to evolve their piece, blending collage techniques and assemblage. Open to all skill levels.
COURSE FEE: $690 · materials list
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