In Multiples: Painted Paper Collage Compositions with Erin McCluskey Wheeler
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2:00 - 5:00pm PT
This is an in-person workshop at CfM Art Room:
4035 Judah St, San Francisco, next door to our shop!
In this workshop we will delve into painted paper collage – starting with paper we will paint together in class with watercolors and then while this dries, we will transform old paintings and practice pieces into collages. We will make small diptychs, triptychs and multiples that can be grouped together to create larger works of art. We will look at ways to cut apart our painted paper to make color connections and complete shapes using additional paper or even more paint. Working abstractly, we will talk about color and composition and ways to finish works on paper. You’ll walk away with a group of small collages and new ways to approach cutting up and transforming your paintings.
MATERIALS NEEDED
These are the supplies you'll need to bring for class—feel free to supplement this list with other options you love or have on hand!
- Previously made paintings, practice sheets, or color swatches that you are willing to cut up and collage. You are welcome to bring any additional solid color or patterned collage paper you might have on hand and I will have extra collage paper scraps to use in class.
- Glue: Gloo! Brand glue stick or any archival glue stick or glue you apply with a brush like Mod Podge, gel medium, Yes! Paste, Nori paste, PVA, etc.
- Small utility knife, X-acto, Olfa cutter, or other small blade. I will have extras to use in class.
- Small self healing cutting mat. I will have extras to use in class.
- Metal ruler or straight edge for cutting straight lines with the knife, I will have extras to use in class.
If you'd like to purchase supplies from our shop, you can order online and select in-store pickup, or shop in person before class. Shop hours are 11am-6pm daily; please plan ahead if you're picking up supplies! Instructors will not have access to the shop when we're closed.
ABOUT INSTRUCTOR
Erin McCluskey Wheeler is a third generation Richmond resident who works in painted paper collage, writing, and found materials. Erin is a faculty member at the 92nd Street Y in New York and teaches at the Richmond Art Center, Ruth’s Table, and other Bay Area art centers. Her mixed media work has been licensed and sold with West Elm, Samsung, Target, and Minted. Erin has been an Artist in Residence for the City of El Cerrito, the City of Walnut Creek, Nick’s Cove, and Creighton University. Her work was included in the 2024 Right Here Right Now Richmond Biennial exhibition. Erin is a co-founder, serves on the leadership team, and is the curator for the Visual Artists of Richmond.
@erinmwheeler / www.erinmwheeler.com
THINGS TO KNOW
If you need to cancel, please let us know as soon as possible so we can open up your spot! We are only able to refund if we’re notified at least 48 hours prior to the workshop.
Workshop doors open 15 minutes early for all to arrive and get settled. Class will start promptly so everyone has plenty of time to create!
For public transit, both the #18 bus and the N-Judah muni lines stop just at the corner of our block. If you're driving, there is 1-hour parking along Judah St., and unmetered street parking in the surrounding neighborhood. We recommend building in extra time to park for evening and weekend classes!
If you are planning to teach in the future using anything you’ve learned from us, we kindly ask that you credit Case for Making + the individual instructor where applicable.
Thank you so much for taking our workshops!!
