Collage and Photomontage Technique

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June 4th, 2015 6:30 PM

  • Instructor: Mark Faigenbaum
  • Workshop Type: Arts
  • Workshop Status: Closed
  • Workshop Start: June 4th, 2015 6:30 PM
  • Workshop End: June 11th, 2015 9:30 PM
  • Sessions: 2

In this two-part workshop, we will look at a history of collage in 20th century art and will learn a variety of collage techniques. Students will learn to work with a variety of materials, vintage paper, newspapers, magazines, plastic, photographs, transparencies and more.

You’ll receive expert tips and practice cutting out finely detailed paper elements to incorporate Into your work. You’ll learn how to collage using transparencies to create multi-layered images. We will also work on photo-montage to create wonderfully juxtaposed composite images. Time will also be spent on different adhesives as well as finishes.


Materials to bring: Students are encouraged to bring paper, photographs or other items to use in their collages. SFCB will provide the following materials but feel free to bring your own: Scissors for detail cutting, X-Acto, bone folder, PVA glue or YES Glue or Tombo adhesive, metal straight edge, cutting mat.

Workshop + Materials Fee: $160.00

Date & Time: Thursdays, June 4 & 11, 2015 | 6:30pm – 9:30pm

Location: 375 Rhode Island St, San Francisco, CA 94103

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About the Instructor | Mark Faigenbaum

Mark Faigenbaum has degrees in Graphic Design and Psychology. He has been making fine art for the last 15 years. He does printmaking, assemblage and collage, and works with an emphasis on using vintage paper, books, and magazines. He has shown nationally and internationally and was twice artist in residence at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco. He completed a residency at Recology, more fondly known as the San Francisco City Dump, and his experience there made it clear to him that reuse of materials is not only inspiring it's essential.