Paper Collage Cut-Outs - Skyscrapers and Cityscapes

In this class, students will create a paper cut-out collage featuring their own unique buildings and cityscapes. We will look at a few famous skyscrapers and talk about why they are special, and students will have a chance to identify the different styles that they are drawn to. We'll also talk about the different types of paper one can use in collage and how everyday scraps can be repurposed into art. I will then guide students as they decorate their papers, then show them ways to cut, trim, shape, refine, and/or add detail to their forms. As we work, we'll discuss choosing our color palettes and the ways in which texture can enhance a piece. Once students are ready to arrange their cutouts, we'll talk about concepts such as balance, harmony, and the importance of developing their own original artistic voice. I'll show students how to glue their work down without it wrinkling or buckling, and how to handle mishaps like ripped paper or smeared colors. There will be time at the end for students to share their work and offer one another positive and supportive feedback. 

Students do not need to have any prior collage experience, but they must be able to handle scissors on their own. An understanding of zoom and mute/unmute is also helpful.