IN-HOUSE: Donna Montgomery: Collage: Explorations in Creating Unique Collage Art

**IN-HOUSE WORKSHOP**
Explorations in Creating Unique Collage Art

ONE FULL DAY
TUESDAY WORKSHOP

• Subject: Non-representational Collage Artwork
  
• Medium: Collage, Acrylic
  
• Levels: All
• Registration:
  - Members: $50.00
  - Non-members: $65.00
  
  

During the first half of this class we will explore the creation of exciting collage papers using various materials and techniques. Our first collages will be practice exercises in a sketch book.

Students will learn how to prepare substrates, and assemble interesting collage pieces stressing the elements and principles of design with a focus on colour theory, shape, texture, and contrast.

In the afternoon we will complete our collage pieces and learn how to mount them onto a wooden cradle board.

About the Artist

Donna Montgomery is a versatile multi-media artist with a background in education. Originally from Northern Ontario Donna Montgomery now resides in Horseshoe Valley, Ontario. Art has always been a passion. As an active member of the Algoma Art Society Donna served as its president for two years. As an educator Donna earned her BA , B. Ed and a Visual Arts Specialist.

Donna began painting in oils then became intrigued with the unpredictability and challenge of watercolour. Recently mixed media abstract art is now part of her creative direction. Her paintings have won awards in local art shows and juried exhibitions. She is currently a member of the Barrie Art Club.