Collage - Protest Art: Rebellious Collage Workshop

​​The instructor will be supplying: some magazines and papers, cardboard and mixed media paper for collaging onto, some spare glue and scissors, cardboard as cutting mats. And of course a ton of enthusiasm for this powerful collage adventure! 

Materials List: 

• Glue stick (UHU brand quality is preferred but others are fine)  
• Scissors (Short, with a point is preferred. Usually these are smaller scissors which are easier to use, but ordinary scissors that you already have are okay too!) 
• Exacto knife (This is often more enjoyable for collaging with than scissors, but both work. Any brand is fine, and the ones with disposable blades are also okay. Keep in mind you'll be holding it fairly tightly, so a smaller knife is likely more ergonomic depending on your hand size.) (You don't have to have both scissors and exacto knife, one or the other works.) 
• Magazines and random papers. These may be things you have collected, and can include copies of photos and other personal items (make copies if they are precious!) Or, if you are starting from scratch, thrift stores, or book sales at libraries can be a good source of a few interesting magazines. (Some collage papers will be provided but it's fun and can be more meaningful if you have some of your own.) 
• Your sketchbook, art journal or other notebook to collage in if you wish. The instructor will provide some substrate/things to collage on if not. 
• (Optional) Cutting mat (The self-healing type, or thin ones used in the kitchen, or equivalent are all fine.) If you have one of these, bring it. If you're new to collage, it is not necessary to purchase it until you know you'll be collaging more in the long-term. You can use something supplied by the instructor. 

Mandatory Studio Safety Practices 

  

Your health and safety is our priority. Our studio environments can have a number of objects, tools and chemicals that require personal protective equipment (PPE) or other consideration for your well-being. All persons (including faculty, staff and students) are asked to observe the following while in the shops and studios: 
 

• Wear sturdy and appropriate shoes such as sneakers, closed leather shoes or work boots open-toed shoes, flip-flops or high heels are not allowed. 

• No long, dangling clothing or accessories (scarves, flowing sleeves, chains, long necklaces, etc.). 

• Long hair must be tied back. 

• No bare skin if exposure to chemicals or tools/machinery is likely. 

• Appropriate PPE is mandatory when operating tools and equipment within the studios. 

• Please consult with the faculty or studio technician to determine the appropriate PPE required for specific machines and studio processes. 
   

Fit tests are required for courses requiring a respirator as noted on your material list. Arrangements will be made on-site. As these are mandatory safety practices, we will follow up directly with students who may have oversighted the above. Individuals may be asked to address any concerns before continuing to work in the studio. Be sure to buy appropriate, good-quality safety articles and equipment, i.e. safety boots, protective eyewear, hearing protection, work gloves, x-acto knives, etc. - Ask your supplier for advice.