This is a 5-day workshop.All classes run 9 – 4 pm each day with lunch included from 12 – 1 pm.
Paper Love: The Art of Creating Unique Papers
Paper Love: The Art of Creating Unique Papers
Join us on a journey of artistic exploration as we delve into the art of creating a diverse array of unique collage papers. Experiment with various marks and techniques to create papers that will provide a foundation for personalized art projects or simply for the joy of the process.
This workshop will explore the following:
Asemic Writing: Develop your visual language, exploring techniques utilizing various tools, papers, and inks.
Expressive Mark Making: Discover how each mark contributes to the narrative of your collage papers, from bold strokes to delicate lines.
Tissue Staining: Immerse yourself in the art of ink washes and tissue staining, mastering the delicate balance between transparency and vibrancy.
Monoprinting: Unlock the magic of monoprinting, where spontaneity meets intention. Experiment with layering colours and textures, creating unique prints and papers.
Pattern & Texture: Explore the versatility of stencils, botanicals, found objects and texture tools to add depth and complexity to your papers.
Cyanotype: Design and develop beautifully detailed prints by exposing plants, photographic negatives and other personal objects to the sun.
Throughout “Paper Love,” Gloria will guide you in discovering the joy of creating collage papers that reflect your artistic voice. Join us for a week of ‘Paper Love’ and immerse yourself in creating a rich collection of handcrafted, distinct and unique papers.
Student Supply List: (Click HERE): Students are responsible for bringing the supplies listed.
Materials Fee: $33
Course Level: All Skill Levels
Course Prerequisites: No prior experience necessary - bring your love for paper and an eagerness to explore its limitless possibilities
Price: $888
This price includes: tuition, daily lunch, material fees (if required), any applicable taxes and is listed in Canadian Dollars.
GLORIA GELO
Gloria Gelo is a contemporary abstract artist, designer, photographer, printmaker, and instructor. Originally from the Midwest, Gloria has always been drawn to the seasonal shift of nature and organic shapes, exploring the space between shape and form. Her artistic philosophy is the fundamental search for balance, a recurring theme in her work. Working in layers, she balances the tension between chaos and organization.
