COLLAGE CREATIONS

Explore a range of creative collage techniques

A four part self-paced course that will teach you how to create fabulous mixed media collages

ABOUT THIS COURSE

This four part course will enable you to use your prints and work on paper to create fabulous mixed media collages. Giving you an opportunity to develop your work, explore the range of substrates available, how to finish and frame your creations. It’s aimed at those who have already create their own collage papers, or who have taken my Monotype: Materials & Methods course and would like to know the best ways to use them.

On this course I will share my knowledge and expertise for combining monotypes, found papers and textural media into unique and meaningful collage creations. Throughout the course I include useful tips for creating balanced compositions. You can also join a lively forum to share your work with other students and ask me questions.

The course is self-paced, that means you can buy it and do it at a time that is convenient to you, and you get lifetime access. Parts 1 and 2 provide all you need to create exciting collages, and Parts 3 and 4 will take your work from the sketchbook to the wall!

You can enrol on each part individually (scroll down for more info) or buy all together with a 10% discount.

BUNDLE DISCOUNT

Enrol on all four parts for a £40 discount!

£380 £340 

 

EXPLORE! COLOUR COLLAGE

Try before you buy with this FREE short course! Where I will show you how to make a series of collages, exploring colour and composition.

“You are without doubt the most generous teacher I have ever had. There seems to be no end to the amount of effort you put into teaching and supporting your students. It certainly makes the whole experience incredibly fulfilling and I can’t tell you how much I’m enjoying your courses.” June

Part 1: All you need for your collage journey

  • Tools and equipment
  • The range of papers that are suitable for collage.
  • Make collage papers with inks and acrylics
  • Wet adhesives and dry mount techniques.
  • Explore transparency and opacity

Includes 23 videos and 4hrs tuition

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Buy Collage Creations Part 1 here

£95

Part 2: Take the next steps on your collage journey

  • Fill a sketchbook with collages!
  • Step by step instruction on a range of techniques and approaches
  • Learn how to use colour and composition.
  • Mounting collages on paper

Includes 19 videos and 4hrs tuition

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Buy Collage Creations Part 2 here

£95

Part 3: Explore panels and textures

  • Create collages on panels
  • Add media to enhance your collages
  • Discover using texture and bas relief
  • Lean how to create a cohesive series.

Includes 17 videos and 3hrs tuition

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Buy Collage Creations Part 3 here

£95

Part 4: Use canvas and cradled panels, glazing and framing.

  • Build exciting collages on bought canvas.
  • Explore layers and translucency with encaustic effects
  • Use glazing techniques to unify a composition.
  • Finish and frame

Includes 20 videos and 4hrs tuition

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Buy Collage Creations Part 4 here

£95

Students’ Work

Course FAQs

WHAT IS THE AIM OF THE COURSE?

To introduce you to creating collages by building your practical and compositional skills.

WHAT LEVEL IS THIS COURSE?

This is a four part course designed to build your skills as you work through each part. If you already have a firm grounding in papers and adhesives then head to Part 2 where you will use your papers to fill a sketchbook of activities and small collages. Parts 3 & 4 are for those with collage and composition skills who want to create work on panels and canvas, learn how to frame and finish. 

WHAT THIS COURSE IS NOT

This course is not teaching you how to make collage paper. The presumption is you have a pile waiting to be used. 

WHEN DOES THE COURSE START?

This is a self-paced course and can be started as soon as you sign up. On enrollment, you will be provided with access to all content immediately through Ruzuku. You can work through the classes at your own pace, and return to them as often as you need to.

What is an online course?

An online course consists of videos and downloads to enable you to learn new skills and improve old ones. All my online courses are stored on a specialist teaching platform, you do not have to join a Facebook group, and the courses have lifetime access*

The self-paced courses can be done at any-time that suits you, whilst the scheduled courses are set for a specific number of weeks.

Longer self paced and scheduled courses have areas to share work and ask questions that only people that have registered for the course can access. All videos are pre-recorded and you can watch them at your convenience, with additional written content in the form of downloadable PDF’s.

Is there tutor support available on your online courses?

My self-paced courses are designed to be studied independently, and contain all information you need. If you do have questions, my longer self paced courses can ask them on the course forum, an area specifically set up for you to share work and chat with other students. I call in regularly and can be ‘tagged’ for a more immediate response. 

On my scheduled courses new course content is available each week of the schedule, and I am with you on the course on a daily basis to answer questions and join in discussions. You will also be learning alongside a group of other students with  brilliant discussions, sharing of work and encouragement amongst participants – although there is no pressure at all to join in or share if you don’t want to.

What is a 'forum'?

I realise that not everyone is on Facebook, and so I don’t use Facebook Groups for my course. I wanted to provide a dedicated place for you to feel free to share your work with others in the course.

All participants on my longer self-paced courses are invited to post images in one of the course forums, but there is no obligation to do so! 

My scheduled courses have areas with each activity where students can post images and join in discussions.

What if I get behind on a course, will I be able to catch up?

All of my courses have lifetime access*. The courses consist of pre-recorded videos that are available to watch, and re-watch at your convenience.

For scheduled courses I am only available during the schedule of the course, but you get lifetime access* to the course content and all the discussions and posting from other participants. Many students continue sharing and discussing long after the end of the schedule.

*lifetime means as long as I am able to communicate, or as long as the platform is in existence.

How do I enrol on a course?

At the very top of each course page on my website there are buttons for you to click to enrol and pay for a course. Clicking this will take you to the Ruzuku platform and payment will be taken securely by credit card. The Ruzuku platform is where all the courses are kept.

The payment is set in GDP as I am in the UK but when you pay it will convert to your own currency. Payments are made via Stripe, a safe and secure payment platform, using a debit or credit card.

Once you have paid for a course, you will be asked to create a Ruzuku account using your email and a password. Note that this will also happen only the first time you enrol, you do not have to create a new account for each course. All of your courses will all be available in the ‘My Courses‘ section on Ruzuku.

I live outside of the UK, can I still enrol on a course?

Yes of course! I would love you to come and learn with me, and I have people signed up from all over the world. The payment from your currency will convert to GBP.

Only two courses have live meetings with students on Zoo; Approaches to Abstraction and Urban Explorations. I aim to make sure there are options for different time zones available.

Where can I find my course?

When you enter Ruzuku at the top you will see ‘My Courses’. If you click on that you will get a list of your courses. Just click on the relevant course name to enter that course.

If you have any technical problems, find the top right menu and click on ‘Support’ to access the Ruzuku support help-desk.

Can I download the course videos?

No, unfortunately you cannot download the videos due to copyright, but once you enrol you will have lifetime access to them and can return to them at any time.

What internet connection and device will I need?

To get the most out of the class you will need to have a high speed internet connection, and a newer computer or mobile device that is equipped to stream video off of the internet. If you have any questions about this please do get in touch.

My videos are compatible with all devices including iPads, tablets and mobile devices. Please test out different browsers if you have any issues – Safari is the default browser on an iPad, but Chrome is actually the better browser for a lot of people.

If you’re having difficulty watching the videos try these tips:

  1. Close down any open applications and exit out of any extra windows in your browser. These all take up memory on your device and cannot effect the ability to play video smoothly.
  2. Refresh the page.
  3. Restart your device if you have not today.
  4. Make sure your device is updated. (including the operating system and browser)
  5. Try a different browser.  My videos have been verified working with:
  6. Firefox (Windows and Mac)
  7. Internet Explorer (Windows)
  8. Google Chrome (Windows, Mac and Android [4.1.2] tablet)
  9. Safari (Mac, iPad and iPhone)

*I cannot guarantee that our videos will play on your device. There are too many variations in each person’s scenario.

Can I share the course content with others?

My courses are priced very reasonably, and I have worked very hard to give you an in-depth and inspiring range of courses full of content. As such please do not share your login and course access with others.

All of the course content is my own intellectual property, built up from over 40 years as an artist and teacher. You are not permitted to share demonstration/how-to videos of yourself using the techniques I am teaching you.

Of course many general, individual techniques are already out there in the public domain, and no one can claim ownership to those, but it is the sequence of techniques; particularly some of the tools and equipment used, as well as the methodologies and concepts taught on my courses that are not to be shared. More details about my intellectual property rights can be found in the Terms and Conditions.

Also, if you create work that is clearly based on my demonstration pieces, please do not attempt to sell it as ‘yours’. More details about my intellectual property rights can be found in the Terms and Conditions​.

Do you offer refunds?

I do not offer refunds for self-paced courses as the course descriptions give a very full account of the content. In the unlikely event you have booked a course that is not right for you, please let me know before you start accessing the content.

With my scheduled courses if you feel they are not right for you I will refund you within a week of your booking/the course starting, (less an admin fee) or a full credit towards another class.