Collage & Mixed Media for Absolute Beginners

Instructor(s): Erin McCluskey-Wheeler, Erin McGill, Kimberly Goings

Supply list for Erin McCluskey-Wheeler

  • 9x12" Mixed media weight paper, Bristol Board, or Watercolor paper (Canson is a good brand) in a pad, loose sheets, or in a notebook. If you already have a sketchbook and it’s a different size or paper, use that first.
  • 1 pair of good scissors
  • A few pens or pencils (any color and tip size)
  • 1 - 2 Glue sticks (Elmer’s is okay, but I’d rather you use UHU or GLOO brand glue sticks)
  • Most important: Collect assorted materials to be used in mixed media projects; junk mail, colored paper, grocery bags, envelopes, books that can be cut up, old greeting cards or calendars, paint chips - if it's paper and you can cut it up, we can use it!

Supply list for Erin McGill

  • Assortment of thick, white watercolor paper or cardstock (9x12” preferred)
  • X-acto type knife with a supply of blades
  • Cutting mat (12” x 18”)
  • 1 pair of good scissors
  • Glue sticks
  • Elmers's glue
  • Acrylic matte medium (8 oz.)
  • Inexpensive bristle or synthetic brush, 1” or 2” for glue and painting
  • Please collect assorted materials to be used in mixed media projects; paper, fabric, envelopes, old books that can be cut up, ribbon, magazines, cardboard, packaging etc. (including old collages you are willing to cut up/rework) - A selection of color or printed papers (such as origami paper, colored paper, Japanese paper, patterned or construction paper

Optional Materials

  • 2 foam brushes—1-2”
  • Acrylic or watercolor paint
  • Colored pens and pencils
  • A straight cutting edge such as a ruler

Supply list for Kimberly Goings

  • Sketchbook - Moleskin or similar
  • Sketchpad or Watercolor paper pad
  • Glue
  • Mod Podge - matte
  • Paint brushes - various sizes

Suggested Collage Materials (optional/up to student’s preference):

  • Magazines
  • Colored paper
  • Found/recycled paper and objects
  • Photographs, polaroids
  • Vintage postcards/letters
  • Stickers
  • Pressed flowers
  • Needle and thread
  • Pencils, pens, colored pencils, markers, pastels
  • Watercolors

**bring materials you already have on hand!