collage workshop

Join instructor Nancy Harris for a full-day art workshop on Saturday, August 4. Explore mixed media collage, using paper, paint, found objects and more. No experience is necessary and all materials will be provided, although participants are welcome to bring their favorite papers and flat objects to incorporate into their original collages. This adult-only workshop is $40 and will be held from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Infinite Art Gallery & Tea House, 1560 12th Street, Suite #9, Alamosa, CO 81101. RSVP to infiniteartstudiosgallery@gmail.com or text/call Cari at 720-238-3192.

Nancy Harris is a mixed media artist who uses paper, paint and found objects to create her original abstract collages. Harris typically starts with a blank canvas, and then builds up layers of material, such as stained tea bags, acrylic paint and paper, using a gel medium for adhesive. The resulting collages are colorful, complex and playful. What Harris loves about the collage process is the opportunity to work and experiment with both traditional and non-traditional media. Harris enjoys the challenge of solving the puzzle that each new piece presents and working out the right arrangement of materials, colors, textures and composition. Harris has a Masters in Art History from UC Santa Barbara and has taken many art classes, particularly in mixed media collage. She has taught workshops in collage and intends to offer more workshops in the San Luis Valley. She has shown her work extensively in Southern Colorado.

And here's a view of the workshop participants in action yesterday:

5 x 7 collages by participants

Cheryl's art cards

Pat's art cards

Perla's art cards

Tracy's art cards

Nancy's 5 x 7 collage, Swirl

Nancy's art card (the one not traded)