upcoming courses & workshops
SPRING 2025
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4 weeks, Tuesday 6 - 8:30 pm EST
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May 13, 20, 27 & June 3
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Online via Zoom
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2.5 hours
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Class Size: 12
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Course Cost: $280
Collage Fundamentals for Daily Art Practice
This course provides an introduction to collage tools, adhesives, techniques, and exercises. We will encourage collage as a daily practice through in-class prompts, optional homework/reading, and a supportive environment.
We will learn through exploration and demonstration of tools, papers, and adhesives. There will be live demonstrations, discussions, and visual slides. Each week will include check-in, lesson and demonstration, question and discussion, an optional prompt, a break, and group online studio work time. There will also be time to share our artwork and reflect on your work during class. Visual slides and recordings will be provided until July 3, 2025.
Laura will share ideas and structures on creating a consistent art practice, how to weave an art practice into the busyness of everyday life, making art in small or large spaces, and how to find communities to support your artistic growth.
This course is for someone who:
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Is looking to create an accessible, consistent art practice.
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Wants to learn more about collage as a beginner or an intermediate paper artist.
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Thrives in a small class setting.
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Loves to share inspiration and curiosity around collage art.
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Desires to foster their own creativity and exploration.
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A Zoom link and Best Practices on preparing for the course are sent out one week before class on May 6.
Collage 101: Tools, Adhesives, Techniques and Community
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One-day workshop Instruction & Demonstration
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Sunday, May 25th 1 - 4 pm EST
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Online via Zoom
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Class Size: 20
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3 hours with a 10-minute break
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Workshop Cost: $65
This workshop teaches the technical skills of collage (cutting, gluing, and ripping). We will focus on exploring the fundamentals of adhesives, cutting tools, and substrates and how they all work or don’t work with each other. There will be a full tool, paper types, adhesive, and substrate review with live demonstrations on best uses and practices. Workshop recording will be available for 1 month after the workshop.
We will learn about different types of collage, collage exercises, resources, and connecting
online and in-person. Laura will share her favorite collage books, resources, and ways to connect with the collage community.
This course is for anyone who:
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Has a curiosity or question about the technical side of college art
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Wants to deepen their knowledge and skill set as a beginner or intermediate artist
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Wants a creative outlet that is affordable and accessible
This course was developed in response to the many questions Laura receives on her various social media platforms. She will answer her most asked questions and provide the opportunity to dig a little deeper into each question.
“Laura has been incredibly generous in sharing all of her learnings about specific papers and glues. I have consulted with her about different collage projects and what would work technically without damaging precious family photos. It has been helpful to have so many little technical questions answered as I move through my practice.” -Jessica R
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Artist Trading Card Workshop and Exchange
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One-day workshop
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Online via Zoom
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Sunday, June 8th 1 - 4 pm EST
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Class Size: 20
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2.5 hours with a 10-minute break
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Workshop Cost: $70
Explore the connection of collage though artist trading cards (ATC’s) in this informative and enjoyable one day workshop and ATC exchange. ATCs are a fun and accessible way to share art in community and explore different personal styles or projects.
Participants will learn basic cutting, ripping and gluing techniques of collage in a supportive environment creating small works of art to exchange with other artists. Basic cutting, tearing and gluing techniques will be reviewed in conjunction with lessons on composition, design and color. We will also learn how to use recycled and upcycled materials and collage with what we have on hand. Fun ideas and prompts will be explored through examples and exercises. You will also learn how you can create an ATC live event and exchange art within your own community.
Participants have the option to trade ATC’s with classmates! Mail in up to 5 ATC cards to Laura’s PO box and in return Laura will mail you a selection of ATC’s from fellow classmates.
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reviews
"I really enjoyed all of it! Laura's preparation and expertise were appreciated and apparent. I was a bit blown away by the collage materials available for us to use - those were some gorgeous and fun papers. Laura went above and beyond with the generous take-home collage bundles which I have been putting to use thanks to her strong encouragement, what you said stuck with 'Now you have no excuses not to do this at home.'"
-Mel L.
"Laura is my go-to when it comes to questions about ambitious art processes. The commitment I've seen from Laura to push herself in learning how to work with new mediums has inspired me to take more chances myself."
-Jordan C.
"This college workshop was like no other collage experience that I have had. Laura's own amazing work opened doors of creativity for me. I so appreciated her generosity with materials. These old magazines were such treasures, and have primed the possibilities for further play. I ran home and began organizing my fat folder of "loved images" into categories. I'm ready to begin my next project. Such a fun, meditative, and creative day.
-Zannah M.
“Laura was a fantastic instructor and she thought of every detail. From the warm-up exercises to the final product—she guided us on a journey of creative exploration and play that was fun and nourishing for the creative spirit. Whether you are a creative novice or an artistic genius—something about tearing paper and Laura’s gentle guidance will speak to you."
- Katie K.
'...Laura's collage workshop was one of the most beneficial activities I've done in the past few years. Who knew that sitting around cutting things up and pasting them to a sheet of paper could be so enlightening?... The reminder to embrace our creative being and to recognize its value and centrality in our human existence was so perfect for this particular moment in history, and of course is always relevant.'
-Liz S.
"Taking Laura’s collage workshop was a wonderful experience. I worried a little that I might be the only novice there but was quickly put at ease. Laura created a really warm, lovely, inviting atmosphere while also packing in a lot of info and techniques. I left feeling inspired and looking forward to experimenting with collage. "
-Brooke K.
"Laura's Introduction to Analog Collage and Creative Process was fun, accessible, and inspiring. As a busy mom and a part-time higher ed administrator, I often ignore my creative side. Laura showed us through the simple act of cutting and pasting paper the joys of collaging, all while coaching us to claim our creativity. Her workshop left me assured that my excuses of no time, space, or money to be creative were simply that- excuses! I learned about collage vocabulary, differences in vintage paper, techniques in tearing and cutting, finding source material, editing and placement, hazards in gluing, and more in this introductory workshop. The process was deeply satisfying and I walked away with renewed hope in an accessible art form and my ability to be creative."
- Hilary H.