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Beginner Collage Workshop
✂️ Are you collage curious? Join us for a hands-on creative workshop designed for beginners and beyond!
Discover the joy of cutting, layering, and composing beautiful paper artworks in The Collage Collective’s Beginner Collage Workshop — a welcoming and inspiring 3-hour session led by Australia’s leading collage artist, Madelaine Buttini.Whether you’re looking to try something new, reconnect with your creativity, or simply enjoy a mindful experience, this workshop is for you. Perfect for all ages (7+) and experience levels, it’s an opportunity to slow down, get crafty, and learn from one of the best in the field.
🎨 No Experience Required 🪩 Open to All Ages 📚 Perfect for catching up with friends!
✨ What’s Included✨
🎨 A guided introduction to surreal and contemporary collage-making
🖼 Step-by-step tuition with real-time feedback from Madelaine
📚 Insight into vintage and modern sources, art history, and compositional techniques
🧠 Tips on how to tap into creativity and mindfulness through collage
🎶 A calming playlist to set the vibe while you snip and stick
🛍 Access to exclusive discounts on curated collage packs and materials (on the day only!)
🌈 A chance to connect with fellow creatives in a relaxed, supportive space
🎁 You’ll take home your own finished artworks – ready to frame or gift!
💌 Why Join?
This isn’t just a workshop — it’s an experience. Step away from the screen, slow down, and spend your morning immersed in colour, texture, and creativity. You’ll learn practical skills, develop your visual style, and leave feeling energised, inspired, and relaxed. Still unsure what to expect? Read this blog post that goes over (almost) everything!
🕒 Workshop Breakdown 🕒
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 11:00 – 11:15am | Welcome + Materials Overview |
| 11:15 – 11:30am | Demo + Collage Techniques |
| 11:30 – 1:15pm | Hands-On Collage Making (with support + music) |
| 1:15 – 1:45pm | Final Touches + Optional Show & Tell |
| 1:45 – 2:00pm | Pack Down + Collage Shop Access |
✨ Details ✨
✂️ When: Saturday, 7th June 2025 – 10:00am to 1:00pm
✂️ Where: Ipswich Art Gallery (D’Arcy Doyle Place, Ipswich QLD 4305)
✂️ Cost: Various ticket prices for Students, Adults and Groups!
✂️ Who: Open to anyone aged 7 y.o. and above!
🌿 Support local. Support female-founded. Support the arts.
Your ticket helps support a neurodivergent, female-led small business bringing creativity and connection into Australian communities.
📌 Spots are limited – book now and don’t miss out!
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