Business for the Arts of Broward is a not-for-profit organization that educates the business community about the importance of Broward County’s art and cultural community and engages them in building connections between cultural vitality, creative success, and economic development.
Collage for Everyone
Course Overview:
This engaging 2-hour workshop invites participants to explore the art of collage through guided prompts and creative play. Students will learn practical collage techniques while developing a color story and infusing personal meaning into their artwork. Using a curated variety of specialty papers—including gel prints, rice paper, deli paper, mulberry, tissue, and ephemera—each participant will leave with a 9×12 inch canvas that reflects their individual voice and vision.
Class Structure:
- Introduction & Inspiration (15 minutes):
- Overview of collage techniques and sample works for inspiration.
- Demonstration (20 minutes):
- Live demo covering paper selection, glue techniques, layering with transparency, and storytelling through mixed materials.
- 9×12 inch shallow-depth canvas
- Gel printed papers (on rice paper and deli paper)
- Mulberry paper, tissue paper, printed/textured collage papers
- Gel gloss medium or archival adhesive
- Brushes, wedges, scissors, and other tools
Materials to Bring:
- Personal papers such as letters, photos, old journal pages, stamps, etc., to personalize the collage
Space Requirements:
- Tables for each participant
- Access to water for brush cleaning
- Adequate lighting
Your Instructor
Susan Clifton Arts
My art practice found its foundation at the Philadelphia College of Art, where I honed my painting skills before venturing into the world of fashion advertising—a vibrant industry that shaped much of my professional life. In 1996, I expanded my horizons into web design and continued to run a successful web design firm until recently.
In 2020, I embarked on a new chapter by launching a YouTube channel to share my explorations of new art materials—particularly gel printing and collage, which have become cornerstones of my current practice. This journey has reinvigorated my work, leading to new artistic discoveries and deepening my connection to my craft.
I’m now thrilled to be working out of my new studio at The Art Collective, a vibrant creative space where I continue to grow my art practice and engage with fellow artists.
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