Come to the Cornwall Library on August 5 when collagist Roxana Alger Geffen is offering a workshop for adults interested in creating collages. These are artworks made from ordinary found objects and materials. As Geffen puts it:

“Every day the tide of my life leaves piles of small things on my shore: opened envelopes, scraps of fabric, candy wrappers, bits of plastic or metal. Every once in a while something with an interesting shape, or exciting color combination or intricate pattern will catch my eye and I’ll save it. Through my collages I assemble these pieces into a new whole. I look at the things’ formal qualities—size, shape, color, texture—and work to create a new world for them, a visual landscape where a long strip of yellow envelope or lollipop wrapper feels essential.

You too can make art out of your life! Bring your own scraps and join me in collage-making. Bring any small things that seem interesting-looking to you and can reasonably be glued or stitched to a piece of paper. You will also have your pick of scraps from my collection. Together we will find ways to look at and combine them all, making new worlds out of old things.”

During the workshop, Geffen will begin by discussing collages in her current show at the library and explain the processes she employed to make them. Then attendees will use the personal items they brought, such as scraps of fabric or paper, to create their own collages. Additional materials including mounting paper, needles and thread, glue, and scissors will be provided. Call the library at 860-672-6874 if you have questions about any aspect of the workshop.

Geffen will teach the collage workshop on Saturday, August 5 from 10 am until 12:30 pm. The fee is $25 per person. Class size is limited and registration is required at https://cornwalllibrary.org/events, where you can also find more information about the workshop.

The Cornwall CT Library
30 Pine Street
Cornwall, CT 06753

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