In this two-day course we explore several different approaches to collage taking inspiration from 20th and 21st century artists. On Saturday we will be inspired by Dada and Surrealism to cut out and play with found images and words from magazines and books, recombining what we find to make strange faces, creatures and scenes. We will also look at 20th century collage artist Kurt Schwitters and make abstract collages of coloured and textured paper, incorporating personal objects such as letters, receipts and tickets. Finally we will paint paper to use on Sunday to make a large collage inspired by Henri Matisse’s cut outs.

Suitable for all levels.

Artworks are by previous course attendees.

All materials will be provided but students are encouraged to bring materials of their own that have a personal resonance e.g. photographs, drawings and printed papers.

Rachel studied Art History (BA) at Sussex University and Fine Art (PG Dip) at Brighton. She has an MA in museum and gallery education from the Institute of Education, London. She learned printmaking at a private college in Treviso, Italy and at Kensington and Chelsea Institute in London. Rachel works with wide range of techniques and materials. She makes paintings and sculptures, site-specific installations and performances. Recent projects include residencies in Ireland, Spain, Brazil, Portugal and Denmark, solo exhibitions at Regency Town House and Newhaven Fort and group shows in Brighton, London and Eastbourne.

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