A deep dive into Practical Collage Composition
Learn how to actually use the Principles of Art and Design in every collage you create.
Collage is a fascinating and powerful art form, but nothing in art is arbitrary - everything has a structure. If you love collage and want to understand how to intentionally build strong, captivating compositions, this intensive will help you see the medium in a whole new way.
In this engaging 3-month intensive, collage artist and Collage-Lab founder Kelly Schaub explores:
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The core Principles of Design, including Balance, Contrast, Emphasis, Unity/Harmony, Rhythm, Variety, and Scale/Proportion.
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How to use Gestalt Theory, Movement, and Depth to direct your viewer's eye and tell a story.
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Practical, hands-on exercises that demonstrate how to actually apply these principles to your own cut & paste creations.
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Six LIVE Zoom trainings where we will learn, share our progress, discuss assignments, and connect as a creative community.
This training is perfect for:
✂️ Artists, makers, and creatives who want to actually use what you've learned in dozens of classes
✂️ Anyone who wants to understand collage composition more deeply
✂️ Whether you are just starting out or want to push your contemporary collage work forward, this intensive gives you the solid art foundations to elevate your practice.
Principles in Practice will meet live on Zoom on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month, starting April 8, 2026, through June 24, 2026. We meet at 1:00 pm CDT for 2 - 2 1/2 hours, with replays always available within 24 hours.
Enjoy lifetime access to the intensive materials and replays of the trainings. Revisit the content anytime.