St. Johns County Council on Aging

“Collage has been one of the most relevant forms of art making. It’s resonant because it is made of the stuff that we see every day. It’s familiar. It reflects our reality.” -Elliott Hundley.

In this class we will learn about the history of collage along with a variety of mixed-media techniques.

Supply List:

• Mark making tools that you find around the house
• Paint brushes
• Scissors - if desired, but tearing is great too!
• Mod Podge or gel medium
• A brayer, an old spatula, credit card or hotel key for smoothing glued collage pieces
• Paper plates or other paint palette
• Plastic Cup for water
• Paper to be used as a substrate such as watercolor paper or card stock or cardboard…and/or Art Wood Panels (if you would like to use a lot of items/texture)
• Various types of paper/fabric that can be used as collage
• Paints (watercolor, ink, high-flow acrylic or gouache)
• A pencil and eraser

Class sessions will be held on Wednesdays, June 4, 11, 18, 25 from 2 to 4 at the River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

For ages 18 and up.