The Collage Sketchbook Class

Introduction to Abstract Collage

I'm Sarah Z. Short, an abstract collage artist and printmaker based in Rhode Island.

I made this class for the people who've been saving papers and magazines for years and aren't quite sure what to do with them — because that's exactly where I started.

Five dollars, an hour of your afternoon, and no experience required.

What you'll learn

In this class, I'll show you how to work with vintage papers to create small abstract collages in a sketchbook. You'll learn:

— How to select and tear papers

— How to build a composition through layering

— How to use whitespace and balance

— How to know when a piece is finished

What's included

— 30-minute core video lesson

— 3 bonus video lessons (another 30+ minutes of instruction)

— Complete supplies guide

— Lifetime access—go at your own pace

Over an hour of instruction total.

This class is for you if:

— You love the idea of collage but don't know where to start

— You have papers and magazines you can't bring yourself to throw away

— You want a creative practice that doesn't require expensive supplies

— You need something meditative, not stressful

No experience needed. Just a sketchbook, some old papers, and an afternoon.

Note: If you’ve taken Inspired: Abstract Collage with Vintage Magazines, I’ve included this class as one of the bonuses!

A torn paper flip chart on a wooden surface, with parts of an advertisement or poster that includes black, red, beige, and white colors visible.
A cluttered work surface with torn paper scraps, scissors, a utility knife, and a pen scattered across a pinkish-brown table.
$5.00
One time

✓ Complete supplies guide
✓ Step-by-step demonstrations
✓ Practical next steps for your artwork
✓ Expert composition tips

“The main thing I learned is how to look at and think about the interaction of shapes and their color.  Your narration and demonstrations have given food for thought about how to talk about those interactions.  An invaluable lesson learned.”

-JB

Abstract collage with blue and beige paper shapes

“…inspiring and super helpful. I learned a lot from watching you actually create the collage, the whole process from selecting the materials to your thought process for creating the composition, and seeing the outcome.”

-BS

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