Collage: For Love of Gardens

Saturday

Sep

21

10 am - 12 pm

Unleash your creativity in "Collage: For Love of Gardens," a hands-on class at the California Botanic Gardens where nature meets art. Under the guidance of experienced artist Aleta Jacobson, you'll explore the enchanting world of collage, even if you're new to it. Learn the fundamentals of color and composition while incorporating beautiful botanicals into your artwork. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just beginning your creative journey, this class offers a relaxing and inspiring environment to express your love for gardens through the art of collage. Join us and create your own masterpiece surrounded by the natural beauty of the garden!

No prior experience is necessary.

Aleta Jacobson is a working artist, instructor, and designer who specializes in creating powerful collage, mixed media, watercolors, and acrylic paintings using a variety of tools and materials. Aleta is inspired by life events, current events, nature, and the environment. Learn more about Aleta’s beautiful work by visiting her website aletajacobsonartist.com.

Pricing:

Member | $45

Public | $50

An Important Note About Materials: You are welcome to purchase and bring your own materials for this class. Below you will find a recommended list. 

If, instead, you would like to use materials supplied by the instructor, there will be a $10 materials fee due in cash on the day of the class. Please email registrar@calbg.org to let us know that you will be purchasing the materials from the instuctor so that she can prepare.

Supplies for Collage: For Love of Gardens on September 21, 2024‍.

  • Watercolor Paper: rectangular size: 7x10"; square sizes: 8x8" and 6x6"
  • Matte Medium (like Mod Podge)
  • Cheap soft flat brush, 1/2-1" (not one you would use for watercolor)
  • Water container
  • paper towels (no rags)
  • Scissors
  • Collage papers and ephemera (including black and white book pages and images of vintage architecural elements as well as different items in different colors)

If you want the instructor to supply all materials, there will be a $10 fee per kit, payable in cash at class time. Please notify us in advance so that the instructor can prepare.

The instructor will supply additional botanical elements to all participants.

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