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Unleash your creativity and explore the art of collage in this fascinating course. Join highly accomplished artists as they guide you through the process of creating unique works of art using a wide range of materials. Discover new ways to see the world and express yourself through texture, color, shape, and pattern.

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Collage & Mixed Media (Intermediate)

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Explore the limitless possibilities of collage and mixed media art at the 92nd Street Y. Join our ongoing discussions, participate in group critiques, and push your artistic boundaries. Unleash your creativity today!

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Combined Media: Painting, Drawing, Collage

Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo @ 98 Water St, Brooklyn, NY

Unleash your creativity and explore the world of mixed-media expression at Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo. Dive into non-traditional materials and found objects to create textured pieces with depth and individuality. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced artist, this adventurous class will take you on a journey of exploration and discovery.

(179) All levels 18 and older

Collage in a Box

Studio 45 @ 213 Troutman St, Brooklyn, NY

Unlock your creativity with Studio 45's Collage in a Box. In March, immerse yourself in the art of collage as each participant receives a 4x6" wooden box, complete with all materials needed for a unique and personalized masterpiece. Embrace the tactile joy of collaging and mod podging in this hands-on artistic experience.

(2) All levels 16 and older
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Basic Collage

  • Beginner
  • 18 and older
  • $395
  • 41 Cooper Sq, New York, NY
  • 12 hours over 4 sessions

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  • $395
  • Cooper Union - New Academic Building @ 41 Cooper Sq, New York, NY 10003
  • 12 hours over 4 sessions
  • $25 Registration fee waived until May 17
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Class Description

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What you'll learn in this collage class:

Basic Collage provides non-experienced students with tools and techniques to approach and explore the medium. Fundamentals of acrylic paints and mediums, adhesives, drawing materials, papers, light collage materials such as fabric and cardboard are introduced. 

Strategies to begin a collage with drawing, tracing, and photography and the basic elements of art (color, value, line, shape, pattern, and texture) are explored; as well as how these elements synthesize to create visual experience. In-class demonstrations will cover cutting and gluing techniques, inkjet and Xerox transfer with acrylic mediums, and methods for combining collage with various materials. The instructor advises students individually on the technical and conceptual development of their work. 

Student work is supported with weekly presentations on the history of collage and its diverse manifestations throughout 20th century art. Online gallery tours will be used to introduce the works of contemporary 21st century collage artists.

Supply List:
  • (1) 8 oz. jar regular gel medium - matte  (Golden brand recommended)
  • (1) 8 oz. jar regular gel medium - gloss  (Golden brand recommended)
  • (1) 8 oz. bottle Golden brand "GAC 700"
  • (1)  8 oz. jar Matte medium (Golden brand recommended)
  • (1) 4 oz. bottle Elmer's Glue
  • (1) 1" wide roll masking tape
  • (1) X-acto knife with replacement blades
  • (1) "self-healing" cutting board, 8" X 12"
  • (1) Scissors
  • (1) pad 14" X 17" Bristol paper (either Vellum or Smooth surface)
  • (1) pad 14" X 17" inch white drawing paper
  • (1) 1" house painting brush, or a 1" flat artist's brush, various small brushes
  • Basic drawing materials such as graphite pencils and erasers
  • Basic acrylic painting set, primary and secondary colors, black and white in 2 oz. tubes  (Golden brand recommended)
  • Found materials
Classroom notifications will be emailed prior to the course start date.

Registration fee included.

School Notes:
Registration fee is charged only once per semester.

Refund Policy

Refunds are granted if your written request to withdraw is received by our office as per schedule. Requests sent by mail will be considered by the date they are postmarked.

For 4-10 session classes

If you withdraw 5 business days before the first class session you will receive a 100% tuition refund. If you are withdrawing after the first session but before the second, then they are eligible for an E Voucher for 75% of the tuition fee. After the second class session no refunds or credits will be granted. 


For 1-3 session classes and workshops

If you withdraw 5 business days before the first class session you will receive a 100% tuition refund. If you withdraw 1 business day before the first class session you will receive a 75% tuition Electronic Voucher. No refund or voucher once the class starts. 

In case of withdrawal due to medically certified illness, a Cooper Union Letter of Credit/ Electronic Voucher will be issued upon receipt of physician's documentation. A Cooper Union Letter of Credit/Electronic Voucher will be issued for the balance of the remaining class sessions. There will be no monetary refund. Registration fees, model fees and materials fees are not refundable.

Refunds are processed in the order they are received and may take 8-10 business days to be processed.

$25.00 Registration Fee- Non-Refundable

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