“Guitar, Sheet Music and Glass” Pablo Picasso 1912
Tutor: Erica Aronsten
9.30 – 11.30 Wednesday 23rd April – 28th May 2025 (6 weeks)
Margaret Christie Studio
Join artist, author and creative coach, Erica Aronsten as we explore the art of collage. This is a ‘hands-on’ course over 6 weeks. You’ll be creating your own unique collage art work using materials such as: magazine images, postcards, tissue paper and other empherea. We will also be looking at the work of exponents of the medium, including Picasso and Braque, the wonderous ‘cut outs’ of Matisse, the Pop art movement, Robert Rauschenberg and Jasper Johns.
This is an invitation to play – no previous art experience necessary.
Tutor – Erica Aronsten MArt Admin. (UNSW), Fine Arts Certificate, Certificate in Painting (Post Tech.)
Erica has a special interest in the connection between art and health. She has run successful art workshops for community groups, nursing homes and hospitals.
As ‘Artist in Residence’ for Oceania Cruises, Erica undertook cruises in the Mediterranean, the Caribbean and the Pacific. She co-authored the book (with Zana Dare) ‘The Creative Pulse – 5 steps to stretch your imagination’.
Materials to bring:
Essential
Apron
Glue sticks, or Atelier Heavy Gel (Gloss)
Multi Media A4 Drawing pad A4 Drawing Pad – 200 gms
Couple of brushes (flat, 18,14) (Bunnings)
Your collection of magazine images, photos, tissue paper, postcards, scrap paper, coloured paper, old artwork to reuse.
Paper towel
Optional
Zart Collage shapes – Tewantin Art Supplies (Pack of 500gm)
Milled paper (packet of 5) Oxlades, Noosa Civic.