Home›Art & Drawing›How to draw classes›Collage – Contemporary & Traditional Collage - Contemporary & Traditional BOOK NOW DETAILS BOOKING & TIMETABLE VENUES TUTORS Explore traditional and contemporary collage techniques, layering textures, materials, and storytelling to create expressive artworks. Our Collage courses explore both traditional and contemporary collage techniques, from Dada and Cubism to today's mixed-media approaches. You will develop skills in composition, layering, and mixed media, experimenting with paper, textiles, found objects, and paint to create striking visuals that blend texture, color, and narrative. Through exploration and experimentation, you will learn to cut, layer, and assemble bold, thought-provoking compositions, incorporating intricate paper collages, textured works with paint, ink, and fabric, and personal storytelling through symbolism, text, and abstraction. By the end of this art course, participants will aim to have completed a series of collage works and a personal project showcasing their unique style. This course is open to all levels and encourages both structured design and spontaneous expression. WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS COURSE Cut, layer and reimagine materials as you create expressive collage artworks that blend texture, colour, story and personal style. Build confidence experimenting with collage in a supportive studio setting Explore both traditional and contemporary collage techniques Learn how to combine paper, textiles, found objects, paint and mixed media Develop stronger composition, layering and texture skills Use symbolism, text, abstraction and personal imagery to add meaning to your work Strengthen your creative confidence through structured design and spontaneous expression Create a series of collage pieces and a personal project Use the course as a springboard into further art, mixed media or creative practice Collage Techniques Explore traditional and contemporary collage approaches, from cut paper to mixed media and experimental assembly. Layering and Texture Learn how to layer materials, surfaces and textures to create depth, contrast and visual interest. Composition and Design Develop stronger compositions by exploring placement, balance, structure and the relationship between different visual elements. Mixed Media Materials Experiment with paper, textiles, found objects, paint, ink and fabric to create expressive and varied collage artwork. Story and Symbolism Incorporate personal photos, handwritten text, found imagery or symbolic materials to add meaning and narrative to your work. Personal Project Build a series of collage studies leading towards a personal artwork that showcases your individual creative style. Want to learn more? Build on everything you've discovered with one of the courses below. Continue exploring new creative ideas, developing your artistic skills and enjoying the process of making art. Abstract Art: Exploring Colour, Texture and Form Self-Portrait: Expressing Identity Drawing for Comics and Graphic Novels Your Art Supplies City Academy's art studio has everything you need to get creative. All materials, including paper, brushes and other art supplies, will be provided. BENEFITS OF ART CLASSES Course Enquiry Register Your Interest We’ll contact you when new class dates become available. First Name * Last Name * Email Address * Phone Number * Register Your Interest Currently Unavailable Currently No Classes Scheduled We will be publishing new class dates soon. Click below to register your interest and we will be in touch with more information as soon as new classes become available. Register Your Interest All City Academy tutors are experienced professionals from theatre, film/TV and performance industries. So whilst they're training you, they may also be rehearsing for a West End show or working on a movie. We like that and we do believe it makes a difference in class. Currently Unavailable Currently No Classes Scheduled We will be publishing new class dates soon. Click below to register your interest and we will be in touch with more information as soon as new classes become available. Register Your Interest
