Join us for a two-day creative workshop that explores the exciting intersection of collage and printmaking! Over the course of the weekend, you’ll learn how to transform simple materials into dynamic artwork through a hands-on process combining mixed media collage and collagraph printmaking.

Session 1 (Saturday, December 14, 11am-1pm):
In our first session, you’ll experiment with texture and composition by creating a unique mixed-media collage. Using a variety of materials such as paper, fabric, textured surfaces, and found objects, you’ll build layers to develop a rich, tactile piece of artwork. The focus will be on exploring different textures and how they can add visual interest in your composition.

Session 2 (Sunday, December 15, 12-2pm):
In the second session, we’ll take the collage you’ve created and turn it into a one-of-a-kind print! Collagraph printing borrows various techniques from other styles of printing, including mono printing, relief printing, and intaglio printing, to produce unique artwork.

By the end of the workshop, you’ll have not only a beautifully textured collage but also a print that is a personal interpretation of your creative process. Whether you’re an experienced artist or just looking to try something new, this workshop offers a fun and inspiring way to explore the potential of mixed materials and printmaking.

This workshop is appropriate for ages 11+ only. Minors do not have to be accompanied by a parent or guardian during the workshop. Adults must come inside to drop their minor off with the workshop instructor. Drop off begins 10 minutes before the scheduled start time, and everyone must be picked up at the scheduled end of the workshop.

Accessibility

If you may need accessibility accommodations in order to attend this workshop, please email programs@austincreativereuse.org before purchasing tickets.

Scholarship

Interested in attending this workshop but could use a little help to cover the cost? Apply for a workshop scholarship!

About the Instructor

Careen Vaughn is an artist that works by day as a decorative painter and faux finisher, painting murals, furniture, walls, cabinetry and even does Venetian plaster for residential and commercial clients. She loves being a mom, wife and having a turtle and a calico cat! On her free time she loves being creative with beading, sewing, drawing, painting and collaging. She loves getting out into nature with walking, running, and hiking where she finds inspiration, things to collect, and takes pictures to crowd her phone memory. Careen has her MFA from Louisiana State University and her BFA form Sam Houston State University, both in studio art.