Sunday, January 25; 11am to 3pm

Instructor: Catherine Cruz

Join us for an inspiring workshop with French-American artist Catherine Cruz and explore the art of collage. Learn as she shares her signature technique for creating visually stunning, richly layered collages using a variety of hand-painted papers. Catherine will guide you in creating a compelling abstract collage that tells a story with shapes and colors. Whether you're an experienced artist or just beginning your journey, you will leave inspired and ready to experiment with new ideas.

You will learn: Methods for sourcing unique collage papers that add depth and character to your work, Techniques for creating rich layers, Creative ways to loosen up & trust the process, & Strategies for refining your composition

You are highly encouraged to bring your own papers to personalize your artwork like ephemera, prints, old letters, books, decorative papers, tissue paper, etc. Note: glossy paper and magazines will not work well in this process and if you want to use photographs it is best to make laser copies of them.

Catherine Cruz is an artist whose work is informed by the textures and patterns created by the passing of time and the effects of the natural elements on the built environment. She has taught collage and mixed media in the Bay Area and in France since 2019. Her background is in interior design and green building certification. She works from her home studio in Sebastopol, CA, and participates in Art Trails Open Studios.

Website: www.beyouartstudio.com

Fee: MarinMOCA Members: $110; Non-members $125

Materials Fee: An additional materials fee of $20 will be paid to the instructor

Where: Marin Museum of Contemporary Art; 1210 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael (at B Street)