Creating Botanical Collages from Scratch

Overview

“In this class, I'll talk about the useful materials for making a collage with the cutting tools: scissors and the stylus (how to tear and erase), and how each of them generates a type of finish and texture in the composition. I will also explain techniques for gluing, for example, glue, tape and sewing. In the end, I will show the importance of the background paper for the collage, because it can add more color and texture information in some cases.”

In this video lesson Manuela Eichner addresses the topic: Materials, which is part of the Domestika online course: Creating Botanical Collages from Scratch. Compose original pieces that awaken the senses by exploring the colors and shapes of plants.

Partial transcription of the video

“Materials In this class, I will introduce the basic materials to make an analogue collage with plants and pictures. I will present some basic materials, but we can use several other options. For example I will show a basic, colored background paper, such as cardstock, but you can recycle. The basic idea of collage is closely linked to the idea of recycling, so, you can take packages, whatever you have at home. The basis for making an analog collage it's for us to cut and paste. Quite simply, we have to think about these two elements. What I'm going to present here as a basis would be the ha...”

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Course summary for: Creating Botanical Collages from Scratch

• Level: Beginner
• 100% positive reviews (23)
• 597 students
• 4 units
• 12 lessons (1h 38m)

• Category

  Craft, Illustration

• Areas

  Arts & Crafts, Collage, Pattern Design, Traditional illustration