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Small Circles, Big Stories: A Tiny Collage Workshop
April 18 @ 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm Eastern
In this engaging and hands-on workshop, participants will explore the art of storytelling through miniature collages. Using 4″ wooden circular discs (or similar) as a base, attendees will create layered compositions with vintage and contemporary papers, text, stamps, and drawing pens. This small-scale format encourages a focus on composition, storytelling, and detail, making each piece a unique visual narrative.
After a brief introduction and demonstration, participants will dive into the creative process, using glue sticks, and scissors to assemble their collages. Finished pieces can be transformed into wearable or functional art, such as necklaces, pins, or magnets. The online session will conclude with an opportunity to share and discuss the works created. This workshop offers a unique opportunity for students of all levels to experiment with collage on an intimate scale, fostering storytelling through visual composition.
Takeaways:
· An understanding of composition in small formats
· Visual demonstration and examples shown
· Hands-on experience with collage techniques
· A finished piece that can be worn or displayed
Materials Provided by ASAP:
· 4″ wooden circular discs
· Glue sticks
· Scissors
Participants need to provide:
· A variety of found papers such as – Old or contemporary books/papers/magazines, used postage stamps, etc.
About the Instructor
Robin Sanford Roberts originally studied architecture at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. After completing her studies she worked for several prominent architectural firms in Baltimore, Maryland. Her career took a turn towards a more creative path after a summer of inspirational study at Ecole des Beaux Arts in Fontainbleau, France. Robin then moved to San Diego to pursue a Masters in Fine Arts in Theatrical Set Design at the University of California San Diego.
Robin has been working professionally as a scenic designer for over a decade. She has collaborated with hundreds of artists and directors on over seventy-five different productions throughout the United States and Canada including twenty-five productions at The Old Globe Theatre in San Diego. Robin’s scenic design work has been featured at numerous regional theatres and her Broadway show, “It Ain’t Nothin But the Blues”, was nominated for a Tony Award.
Robin currently has a studio at Art on 30th and is a mixed media art, combining paint, vintage papers and line drawing. She teaches several classes and workshops at Art on 30th as well as at the Athenaeum in La Jolla. She is a member of the United Scenic Artists 829 and the United States Institute for Theatre Technology.
Instagram: @mizrobin
