ABOUT THE WORKSHOP
Discover the transformative power of collage in this hands-on, 2-hour workshop designed for absolute beginners and curious creatives alike. Using simple materials—scissors, glue, and an inspiring collection of vintage magazines, found imagery, and decorative papers—you'll learn the fundamentals of analog collage while creating an original 8x10" artwork to take home.
Through guided instruction and creative experimentation, you'll explore the subtractive process of collage: how cutting away, layering, and recombining existing images can tell entirely new stories. We'll cover essential techniques, including composition basics, color theory in collage, creating visual hierarchy, and building narrative through juxtaposition. You'll learn to train your eye for intriguing imagery, develop confidence in your cutting techniques, and discover your unique artistic voice through the freedom of play.
This workshop celebrates collage as both an accessible entry point into visual art and a powerful medium for personal expression. Whether you're looking to develop a new creative outlet, enhance your existing artistic practice, or simply spend an afternoon making something beautiful with your hands, you'll leave with practical skills, a finished piece, and the confidence to continue exploring collage on your own.
No artistic experience required—just bring your curiosity and willingness to experiment. All materials provided, though you're welcome to bring any personal imagery that speaks to you (old photos, magazine clippings, interesting ephemera). By the end of our time together, you'll understand why collage has captivated artists for over a century and have the foundation to develop your own collage practice.
ABOUT THE LEADER
Atlanta-based Interdisciplinary artist Marryam Moma creates analog collages that explore the Black experience, celebrating the strength and joy of bodies while challenging societal perceptions. With a Bachelor of Architecture from Temple's Tyler School of Art, Moma uses architectural clarity to amplify marginalized voices through papercut collage. Her practice spans galleries to public works: murals for Clark Atlanta University and the Atlanta Beltline, a collaged sculpture, Melanin Machina at the United Nations (2025), and ICONoclasts, an Atlanta building-wide installation for DASHBOARD. Moma's work has been featured on the XXL cover, in the NAACP Image Award-winning New Brownies Book, and on TV in Black-ish, Finding Happy, Cherish the Day, and Bel-Air. The 2023 Hambidge Center Distinguished Fellows' art lives in the permanent collections of Google, Microsoft, Home Depot, and Starbucks. Moma is currently developing "Quilts in the Sky," a large-scale, permanent sculpture for the Atlanta BeltLine, scheduled for completion in 2026.