Monotype, Paper Cut & Collage: 3 Greeting Cards to Play With Composition

Discover the joy of collage and papercut! This class guides you through creating three beautiful handmade cards, exploring composition in a fun and accessible way. Perfect for beginners and crafting enthusiasts alike, no prior experience is needed.

You'll learn to design three distinct card styles:

• Stencil Card: Master contrast by utilizing differences in elements to create visual interest. We'll explore size and value contrast to make your design pop.
• Symmetry Card: Achieve balance through symmetrical arrangements, learning to create a stunning papercut card.
• Pattern Card: Develop rhythm by repeating elements in your composition, resulting in a dynamic and visually engaging design.

We'll begin by crafting your own unique shiny collage papers using a variation of monotype, a versatile and meditative printing technique. Monotype is a great way to explore painterly effects.

This class is an affordable and accessible way to create personalized greeting cards for any occasion, including holiday cards! Learn to make heartfelt gifts that show you care. Creating your own cards is a wonderful way to give something truly special.

By the end of this course, you'll have:

• Three unique handmade cards
• A collection of beautiful collage papers
• A solid understanding of basic composition principles applicable to all your creative projects.

The materials needed are readily available and affordable. Download the complete materials list in the "Project & Resources" section (available on desktop computers only). Let's get crafting!

Additional Music by Scott Buckley – http://www.scottbuckley.com.au