In this 4-hour workshop, we will get in the zone of the imagination. Collage has a rich history and is used by contemporary artists around the world today. It can be a liberating and adventurous way of working that is full of surprises, guided by intuition and the unconscious. Collage is often

associated with the Dada movement (born in Europe during World War I), which is known for disrupting logic and defying aesthetic categories.

In this spirit, we will play, experiment, and get familiar with techniques of combining collage and painting. We will use Flashe (made by LeFranc Bourgeois) and watercolors made here at L’Ecole des Beaux Arts. Flashe is a matte, opaque, water-based paint with extra vibrant tones. Participants will work with new and old collage materials – spanning vintage imagery to the ephemera of contemporary life – to explore diverse styles and directions from narrative to abstract.

All skills levels are welcome. Materials are included, and participants are encouraged to bring their own collage materials to add to the mix.

Suzanne Sbarge is an Albuquerque based artist who has been working with layering collage and paint for over 30 years. She received a BA in Art History and Studio Arts from Barnard College and an MA in Art Education from UNM. She also studied at L’Ecole des Beaux Arts (Toulouse, France), Syracuse University (Florence, Italy), and The Art Students’ League (NYC) among others, and has

attended Vermont Studio Center, Anderson Ranch (CO), Penland School of Crafts (NC), and the Obracadobra Artist Residency (Oaxaca, MX). In addition to her own work, Suzanne has worn many hats in the art world including museum director, curator, graphic designer, and arts consultant. http://suzannesbarge.com

Saturday, April 12

12-4pm

Class limit: 8