Why not take a Collage Workshop?!
If you’re thinking of acquiring or improving your fine art skills, why not take a collage class with me! I just posted my fall workshops line up. This season I’m continuing to offer two popular classes: the vision board and daily ephemera journaling workshops which are great for beginner or intermediate levels. In hopes of enticing former students, I’ll be offering these workshops at a reduced rate; please email me for more details about pricing. This winter, I’m seriously considering offering mixed media journaling and Artist Trading Card classes in conjunction with my friend painter/instructor Susan Ashbrook.
Still not sure if collaging is for you? Just take a look at what collaging has done for some of my former students…
A lovely display corner in Wendy’s Southin’s new studio, fall 2012.
Wendy Southin’s Dream Studio: Moving on Up!
My vision board students have not only been envisioning wonders in my workshop, they’ve been busy making their dreams a reality! You may remember Wendy Southin, my good friend and mixed media/jewellery artist who a couple of years ago entertained a vision of buying a new house. Not long after the workshop upon further reflection of her vision board, she realized what she really longed for was a new studio! Getting down to business she’s relocated her basement studio to the upper level of her home and is now ready to open her amazing new studio/workshop to visitors on September 22, 2012 (See Dragonfly Dreamers for more). Congratulations Wendy – you’ve accomplished an enormous goal! I wish you the very best and am looking forward to taking more of your incredible workshops this season!
Maggie “Free Spirit” Jordan (centre) proudly standing amidst her latest landscaping project, summer 2012.
Maggie Jordan’s Outdoor Designs: Nature in Full Bloom
As Wendy Southin dreamed of a new house, in that very same workshop, artist Maggie “Free Spirit” Jordan, tired of her current job, dreamed of finding a more fulfilling one. She created a board in that first workshop to motivate her to change and a second one a year later to hone in on the attitude she needed to find a new career. Soon after, she gathered the resources to build her new business Maggie Jordan Design, a landscaping endeavour born of a blend of her professional expertise in visual design and landscaping. Now she’s literally moving mountains (of earth) with teams of capable contractors to help others realize their landscaping dreams! It’s a lot of hard work, but I hear she’s loving livin’ the dream. Bravo Maggie! – your indomitable spirit as well as your ability to plan and build a lucrative business is an inspiration to us all! May it continue to bloom and grow in exciting directions!
Andrea Harrison’s latest collage features the iconic Hollywood actress Marlene Dietrich… it's interesting to note both Andrea and Dietrich possess beautiful blonde looks and artistic flair!
Andrea Harrison: Hollywood Inspiration!
Three years ago Andrea Harrison took my basic collage workshop and has been collaging up a storm ever since! I continually admire her ability to incorporate art into her everyday life… especially since she has a hectic day job and as well as being in the midst of major home renovations. It’s nice to hear that she finds collaging helps her deal with the daily stressors of life. She often shares her new collages with me as well as with friends on-line – it was a great delight to see her using a portion of this beautiful collage (see above) as her Facebook icon! Way to go Andrea! I love the way you’re extending your use of collage to the realm of social media.
Johanne Leveille’s Book Spine Poetry
Responding to my latest newsletter call to create collage in innovative ways through book spine poetry, artist Johanne Leveille sent me a submission. She reveals: “The idea of creating poems with titles is inspiring… Creating a quick poem with things one has in their proximity can be quite revealing.” Here’s her poem:
Non-violent communication
Music and imagination
Haiku inspirations
Daily meditations
The art of tea
Return to Love
Wow. I love it! It provides such great insight into your mindset. I believe from this information I could make a collage about you! Thanks so much for sharing Johanne; it made my day to receive your poem!
It’s All about Me!
Collagemania is catching… this week my friend artist painter David Kearn highlighted my website on his blog as well as the positive aspects of collage which often get a bad rap in some art circles. Be sure to check out his Break a Brush blog for more on this. David will be offering some wonderful classes this fall… feel free to stop by his website for a peek at them. I highly recommend classes with this beautiful and passionate creative soul. David, in the words of the great sci-fi Vulcan Spock: may your brush stroke live long and prosper! Thanks for promoting Collage Your World!
That’s it! I hope these tidbits inspire you this autumn.
Other Related Links:
Wendy Southin’s Vision Board Dilemma
Maggie Jordan’s Vision Board
Maggie Jordan’s High Flying Visions
Andrea Harrison’s Taste of Ancient Wrath
Defying My Comfort Zone: A Plein Air Class with David Kearn
hi, great blog, sent to me from Maggie Jordan is an old from from mid-80’s
what i found most interesting is Andrea Harrison: Hollywood Inspiration collage, which includes the very famous Italian riviera Cinca Terra region, cliff town.
i was just there, and have the identiacal pic.
Very clever of jeniffer to use that well known spot in her collage.
lenka
Hello Lenka, Thanks for stopping by and checking out my blog. That Maggie Jordan is such a good friend. Yes, Andrea’s collage is brilliant! Glad you found something in it that brought back fond memories of your trip to Cinca Terra (Cinque Terre) and Marlene Dietrich… I’ve never been there but it looks like a magical place! Your comment brought back memories of Dietrich for me… suddenly I’m remembering my favourite song of hers: “Lili Marlene”… such a beautiful actress! It’s so fitting she was placed in such exotically stunning locations like the Italian Riviera. Take care, Michelle