Collage 101: Snips, Pastes, and Papers
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Sunday, April 19
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1 pm - 4 pm EST USA
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Session Format: RECORDED LIVE Online via Zoom, presented through lecture, slides, and LIVE DEMO
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Sign-up Opens March 24th at 12 pm EST with Early Bird Pricing
Join artist and educator Laura Weiler for a guided demonstration of the technical world of collage. This live workshop offers a comprehensive foundation in the tools, materials, and application techniques behind cut-and-paste art. You’ll follow along as Laura dives deep into adhesives, cutting tools, and substrates, exploring how they interact (and sometimes don’t!) across a wide range of materials.
Through clear, close-up demos, Laura will share best practices for using different glues, papers, blades, and backings. You’ll also get a broad overview of trusted brands and tools, plus an inside look at her favorite sourcing methods, storage tips, and collage art resources.
This course is for anyone who:
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Has a question or curiosity about the technical side of college art
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Wants to deepen their knowledge and skill set as a beginner or intermediate paper artist
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Wants a creative outlet that is affordable and accessible
What you get:
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​A warm and informative learning environment, with questions encouraged
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2+ hours of the recorded workshop content
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A “Collage 101” PDF Booklet with all the information from the workshop
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A solid foundation of the technical end of collage art
Our Session at a Glance:
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Collage at a Glance
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Building Your Kit
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Cutting Tools (Live Demo)
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Adhesives (Live Demo)
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Substrates and Sourcing
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Work Environments and Storage
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A peek into copyright
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Collage as Daily Practice
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Collage Community and Resources
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Q&A​
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Vision and Process
Formally Collage 201
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Sunday, May 17th
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1 pm - 4 pm EST
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Session Format: RECORDED LIVE Online via Zoom, presented through lecture, slides, and LIVE DEMO
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Sign-up Opens April 21st at 12 pm EST with Early Bird Pricing
Curious about deepening your artistic aesthetic and better understanding composition, color, and your creative process?
Join artist and educator Laura Weiler for "Vision and Process,” a ~3-hour class focused on becoming an active creative explorer. Through LIVE Demonstrations and lectures, we’ll discuss composition techniques, sources of style and inspiration, as well as step-by-step approaches designed to help elevate your work. You’ll also learn practical strategies and discover resources to help overcome common creative blocks, build a more consistent art practice, and uncover new dimensions of your process. These lessons are explored through collage, but the principles can be applied to any medium.
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This course is for anyone who:
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Has a question or curiosity about composition, storytelling, and design.
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Wants to deepen their knowledge and skill set as an artist.
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Wants to cultivate a more inspired and disciplined art practice.​
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What you get:
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​A warm and informative learning environment, with questions encouraged.
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3+ hours of the recorded class content.
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A “Vision & Process” PDF Booklet with highlights from the workshop.
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A dense amount of resources and information to enrich your art practice.
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Our session at a glance:
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Collage Thinking
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Design Principles
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Composition
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Color
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Elements
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Aesthetic
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Approach
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Process & Composition Lesson (Extensive Live Demo)
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Experimentation
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Finding Flow
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Blocks
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Motivation & Habits
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Environment & Materials
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Personal Identity
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Resources
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Q&A
fall 2026
Returning in September
Collage 101 (description above)
Vision & Process (description above)
Returning in October/November
Resist & Layer: Gel Plate Printing
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More Info Coming in July 2026
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Format: presented via Zoom as a lecture and demonstration, using slides and an overhead camera.
Curious about gel plate printing or feeling confused by the printing process? Are you finding gel plate transfers maddening? You are not alone; help is here!
Join artist and educator Laura Weiler for “Resist and Layer: Gel Plate Printing,” a ~3-hour LIVE and RECORDED gel plate class that demystifies the gelli plate monotype printing process.
We’ll discuss the differences among gel plates, paints, and papers, and how they can impact a successful transfer. We will answer common questions, including “How the hell do I make this photo transfer work?” and “What the heck is even happening here?” and expand on ways to achieve satisfying peels off the plate. You will also learn paper masking and layering strategies for photo-transfers, magazine transfers, discover ways to “think in layers,” and hear highlights on color combinations, source materials, extended resources, and practical ways to stay creatively inspired.
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This course is for anyone who:
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Wants to understand the gel plate phototransfer and printing process.
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Wants to know the differences between gel plates, tools, paints, and paper.
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Wants to grow their technical skills and knowledge in gel plate printing.
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Wants to cultivate a more inspired and disciplined art practice.
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What you get:
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​A warm and informative learning environment, with questions encouraged.
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3+ hours of the Recorded Workshop content to view until May 11th, 2026.
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A “Resist & Layer: Gel Plate Printing” PDF Booklet with highlights from the workshop.
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A deeper understanding of the monotype printing process.
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Session at a Glance:
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What is Gel plate printing?
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Printing tool and brand review
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Plates
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Papers
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Paints
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Tools/Printers
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Best practices for care and cleaning
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Source Material
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Color
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Photo-transfer techniques (Extensive Live DEMO)
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Creating Masks in Photo-transfer (Extensive Live DEMO)
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Magazine Transfers (Extensive Live DEMO)
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Common printing problems and solutions
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Resources
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Q&A
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reviews for
collage 101 reviews
"Laura is a fountain of information and resources about collage, a true and knowledgeable expert in various modes of working. I enjoyed a three-hour session with her, it passed all too quickly."
-George S.
"This was a fantastic and comprehensive beginner course. I was unable to attend in person so the PDF and recording was a great value add. Laura was very approachable and exhibited a vast expanse of knowledge about collage and art in general. I am very grateful that this was available as I start my practice." -Oscar T.
"Laura's 101 class is perfectly organized for gaining a foundation or building an art practice around collage. Inspiring, practical and full of helpful information." -Kelly M.
"Laura is a lovely artist and teacher whose passion for creating comes through in her work. I'm so glad i took her collage 101 workshop, it inspired me to start collaging again, and I'm having lots of fun with it."
-Kendall R.
"I've taken two of Laura's workshops and appreciate all the thought and detail she gives to her presentations, and recourse materials. The workshops provide instructions, demonstrations, and feedback on technique, sources, process, skills and lots of helpful suggestions, resources, insights and inspiration. Look forward to more!"
-Alyson J.
“This class was such a good value. In addition to coming away knowing everything I need to get started and to have an attitude of experimentation, I also felt like it helped me know what I don't know and what I'd like to learn next! I really appreciated that the cost included getting the key content and class recording afterwards.”
-Sara Z.
"Laura was very informative and patient in the 101 class and answered all of our questions. She shared everything from types of cutting tools and adhesives to daily practice and community resources. Laura is a wealth of knowledge and I am looking forward to taking her future classes."
-Collage 101 Participant
"Laura is so sweet, personable, and super helpful! She shared resources, supply preferences, and techniques, and was very clear and informative when answering any questions about collage how-tos. She made me feel very prepared to collage on my own, and I also can’t wait to take another one of her classes!"
-Donna W.
vision & process reviews
formally collage 201
"Collage 201 is easily one of the most meaningful experiences I have had so far in my journey with collage. Laura's content was so thoughtfully curated! The session included information and resources on the anatomy of collage, the process of creation, and practices to overcome mental roadblocks with collage. Each section was framed with thoughtful quotes/research, provided visual resources, and offered meaningful oppotunities for self-reflection. I already appreciated her work, and I developed a real trust and appreciation for her as a teacher or guide in this session. Highly recommend!"
-Muriel S.
"Collage 201 delivered more than I was expecting. Laura has a wealth of information, and she knows how to share it in an interesting and yet succinct way. She packs a lot in and yet it is easy to digest. I was delighted to get a peak into her creative process and to learn how she tackles problems like creative blocks, finding inspiration, and staying in flow. She gives you tips, resources, and so much more."
-Donna H.
"... I didn't want the class to end. Laura is a gifted artist and teacher. She gives 100% of herself. She provides a well rounded approach to supplies, techniques and creative inspiration. The information is presented beautifully. She creates a kind and encouraging environment. Anyone wanting to have a daily creative should take a class with Laura."
-Michelle G.
"Laura's knowledge and professionalism shine through in her workshops very well. Her thoughtfulness and preparation were apparent and made for a really engaging and interesting workshop. After her collage 201 class I feel inspired and ready to try new techniques to level up my collage skills. I never sign up for these kinds of things, but Laura's calm and steady manner and consistent style speak to me in a way that makes me happy to support her as an artist."
-Kendall R.
"Laura is a very knowledgeable and heartfelt artist and teacher. She explains her craft with intention and answers questions in a thoughtful manner. Her collage 201 class was quite informative and I look forward to learning more from her in the future."
-Julie E.
resist & layer reviews
"Laura's resist and layer class was really informative! She goes into so much detail that really helps you understand the techniques, and actually watching her do it step by step made everything way clearer than just reading about it. The best part was how great Laura is at answering questions. She's super patient and really knows her stuff. Would definitely recommend this class to anyone wanting to get better at these techniques!"
-Samar
"Great teacher, great artists. Very informative. Demystified some things I was struggling with and gave me confidence to try again."
-Justin A.
"Laura is a pro! So generously sharing all her hard-earned discoveries in this new medium."
-Racheal C.
"This was an excellent gel plate course. I have taken a few, and this was definitely the best--packed with gel printing GOLD. And Laura's art is just stunning on top of it all. Highly recommend."
-Kristin L​.
"This workshop was super informative, going over everything from materials to techniques! The time was well-managed so that no topic was left out, yet nothing felt like it went on too long. The responsiveness to questions was great and I really feel empowered and informed to get better at gel printing!"
-Liz C.
"Thank you so much for such a great class so thoughtfully put together so that even total newbies like me with zero experience in the medium could still understand the class! Laura is such a natural and thorough teacher and makes everyone feel welcome and makes sure ALL questions get answered. I’ve taken a lot of classes on different art mediums and this class was so well prepared, ran on schedule, and was very professional in its presentation. I highly recommend this class and I hope to take other courses from her in the future."
-Mitzie M.
"Laura is a kind and knowledgeable teacher! Her Resist and Layer workshop was very informative and left me feeling confident that I could tackle gel plate printing successfully!"
-Tyler H.
"I learned so much from Resist & Layer! I am a complete beginner to gel plate printing but Laura manages to teach and demonstrate this process in a manner that's both extremely thorough AND easily digestible. This class made me so excited to start incorporating gel plate printing into my artistic practice."
-Alicia T.
"I have followed Laura for many years because I love and admire her collage work. When she started sharing her gel plate print process, I was immediately curious and bought a plate which then sat in my drawer for a year because I was intimidated to try it! When I saw she was hosting a class, I immediately signed up! It was well informed, professional, and packed with goodness! I am excited to take another class from her and to explore gel printing with confidence! Thanks Laura!"
-Stephanie R.
"I took Laura’s Resist and Layer workshop and while I’ve been practicing and researching for four months on the gel plate, I left with many tips and tricks to inspire me further. She teaches in a very down-to-earth and honest way. I was able to easily understand everything that she explained and her openness about the difficulties she still encounters helped me to not be so hard on myself when it comes to my own gel plate printing practice. I’m looking forward to taking more of her workshops in the future. Thank you, Laura! "
-Jillian J.
"If you’ve been mystified by making image transfers on the gelli plate, Resist and Layer will put you on the right track. Laura has spent hours researching and experimenting to find a way to make this often unpredictable process much, much easier. Laura is a very generous teacher who will share with you what she’s learned—including which materials (gel plates, paints, papers, printers, etc.) have worked best for her—and she demonstrates just how she does it. This is the second class I’ve taken from Laura and I was not disappointed! "
-Donna H.
"What I valued more about Laura's "Resist & Layer" course was her strong preparation + clear organization. High information density + several resources for further inspiration."
-Janice A.
"The depth and breadth of information, technique, and knowledge base were incredibly valuable. Laura was so generous with sharing information and process techniques. The instructions were clear, and the processes involved were demystified. Great experience overall."
-Michael C.
in-person class 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. from in-person workshop "Playing with Paper"
"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. from in-person workshop "Playing with Paper"
"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. from Handcut Comedy
'...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. from an in-person workshop
"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. from and in-person workshop
“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. from an in-person workshop