Make a Geometric Paper Collage
All levels | 16 min 53 sec
Introduction
00:49
Materials
02:36
Cut Out Collage Elements
02:07
07:37
Assemble Collage
02:16
01:28
Taught by Lisa Congdon
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Learn a unique way to create collage from celebrated artist and surface designer, Lisa Congdon. In this beginner-friendly class, Lisa plays with diamond-shaped collage elements, bringing them together to create exquisite multi-colored stars. Experiment with different colors and paper varieties to make your own patchwork stars, and then bring them together to create a harmonious piece of artwork.
Here’s what you’ll need:
Materials:
  • 8” x 10” piece of smooth vellum Bristol paper
  • Scraps of paper in a variety of colors and patterns
  • 02 Micron pen and white paper (to create your own pattern)
  • Pencil
  • Eraser
  • 1”-wide diamond template like this
  • Scissors
  • Neutral pH adhesive
  • Dish
  • Paintbrush
  • Wet rag or paper towel
  • 8” x 10” shadowbox frame
Downloads:
Learn how to:Cut out diamond shapes
Draw a geometric doodle to use in your collage
Collage basics
Compose basics
 
What you’ll get:
  • Detailed class on making geometric paper collages
  • 5 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
  • Itemized supply list
  • Step-by-step instruction by well-known artist Lisa Congdon
  • The ability to leave comments, ask questions and interact with other students
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Make a Geometric Paper Collage Reviews
429 users recommended this class to a friend
Katie Bouchillon
Very clearly explained, great ideas. I am planning some paper crafts for Summer Reading Program at our library and this gave me several good ideas.
April 22, 2024
 
Janet Lasky
So much fun! Accessible for everyone.
April 8, 2024
 
Rosemary Andrews
Love this class ,such an easy way to add attractive pictures to your home ,almost like a fabric quilt but without the sewing machine ,Lisa has given me an idea to make further pictures with using squares ,triangles ,circles replicating patchwork designs ,looking forward to how they turn out ,thank you Lisa
More than 3 months ago