Collage – KM Art Studio

Collage

Key Concepts

Together we will learn about these fundamental building blocks of collage

Basics: Artists use pictures, fabric, paper, scraps of old artwork, found objects and more to create collage. They layer materials, sometimes hiding parts and revealing others, to tell a story or express ideas in their artwork.
Composition: Artists think about how the pieces of their collage fit together like a puzzle. They use things like balance, contrast, repetition, shape and more to make their artwork interesting and effective.
Color: Artists choose colors for specific reasons. Colors in a collage might represent emotions, a sports team, a childhood blanket, a favorite season, and more.
Technique: Artists create collage with additive methods like overlapping and layering. They also use subtractive methods like ripping, cutting things out, and hole punching.

Here are the studio habits we practice

Here are the materials you need

Scraps

Pictures

Collage Kit

Before you begin your project, you must practice these skills:

Basics: Practice using scissors, hole punchers and different adhesives safely.
Composition: Use shape, color and pattern to create a balanced mini collage.
Color: Choose a color scheme with 4 different colors. Be prepared to explain why you chose those colors.
Technique: Practice 1 additive, 1 subtractive and 1 3D method to create layers in a mini collage.