Explore the techniques of collage with poet and artist Heather Wishik. Learn about play and/or intention as a way to begin; a variety of papers to use; techniques including cutting, tearing and weaving papers; design ideas such as uses of color and pattern; and techniques for successful gluing of papers to the base paper.

Everyone is welcome, whether you have never created a collage or have experience with the techniques. This workshop will be held over two sessions: March 11 and 18, and participants should plan to attend both dates. Space is limited, please PRE-REGISTER by March 1 so we can order supplies in time.

Glue and base paper will be supplied. Please bring:

• pair of sharp scissors
• ruler – 12″ or longer
• old magazines
• photocopy of photographs you would like to incorporate
• any special papers you wish to include: art cards, old calendar illustrations, paintings, or prints

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Heather Wishik’s artwork was on display in the Mezzanine Gallery in late 2024. She exhibited a series of “poellages, the fusion of words and paper through the collage technique” incorporating memoir-poems and images, including “Trained Ears” shown at left.