2D Collage and Assemblage Techniques (In Person) | Minneapolis College of Art and Design

2D Collage and Assemblage Techniques (In Person)

Explore the art of collage through an examination of the medium’s history and an exploration of smaller scale collage techniques.

Course description

Experiment with different collage techniques like chine colle and decoupage while using found objects, fabric, and mark making tools. This course also explores collograph, which is an image printing technique that creates unique images and textures that become significant elements in collage work. / Materials fee of $6 included in course tuition.

Open to students ages 18 and above. Review complete policies, including class cancellation policies, before completing your registration.

Class meeting details

This course meets in person on MCAD’s campus.

Prerequisites

None

Required materials

Supplies for first class

  • pen or pencil
  • notebook or sketchbook
  • photocopied images (for chine colle)
  • paper-based images (magazine, internet, newspaper, old books etc.)\
  • gel matte medium
  • scissors
  • watercolor paper
  • paints brushes
  • white glue
  • cloth fabrics (optional)

Students should expect to spend $30-40 on supplies in addition to course tuition.

What to wear
Clothes appropriate for messy creativity.

Questions

Contact MCAD Continuing Education at continuing_education@mcad.edu or call 612.874.3765.

Register

Title
Non-credit Tuition
$99.00
Not Yet Open for Registration

Registration opens January 5.

  • Date:
    -
  • Time:
    1:00–4:00 p.m. CT
  • Day(s) of the week:
    Saturday
  • Ages:
    Open to students ages 18 and above.
  • Term:
    Spring 2026
  • Instructor: Christopher Harrison
  • Location:
    In Person
  • SKU:
    CSFA 9344 01 SP26

Prerequisites:

None

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2501 Stevens Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55404

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612.874.3700
800.874.MCAD (6223)
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