Name: Collage & Cocoa
Start: 2024-09-22T14:00:00-07:00
End: 2024-09-22T16:00:00-07:00
Location: 3941 University Ave NW,Calgary,T2L 2K7,CA

Learn the art of creating striking collage works that dazzle the eye and offer a unique perspective on the nature of art!
This interactive workshop is tailored for teens and adults (16+), providing a hands-on experience where participants are encouraged to unleash their imagination and creativity through collage making.
Under the guidance of your instructor, Diana, you’ll engage in various fun exercises and techniques for approaching collage, from storytelling to composing beautiful arrangements and exploring exciting contrasts and textures.
Throughout the 2-hour session, you’ll receive personalized guidance to meet your specific needs, ensuring you have the support required to create a truly unique masterpiece; you’ll learn to blend images, printed materials, and even found objects, merging illustration and vibrant paper to craft captivating mixed media pieces.
All materials will be provided, including paper, scissors, hobby knives, glue, tape, cutting mats, and drawing materials. Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted with a delicious cup of cocoa milk tea.
Theme: The Charming snail. Come ready to immerse yourself in the creative process and depart with a delightful masterpiece—just like this charming snail, personalized with your own artistic touch!
Your ticket includes:
-Admission to a 2hr collage workshop suitable for all
-Step-by-step instructions and guidance for everyone to follow
-All art supplies, along with a delicious cup of cocoa milk tea
-Take home a fabulous art piece, created by you
-A fun, creative experience with old and new friends!
*This workshop requires a minimum of 4 registrants. In case of insufficient registrants, the workshop may be canceled or rescheduled. Please keep an eye on your inbox for possible notifications.
About the artist: About the artist: Diana Tohar, the creative force behind Oridea Creates, found solace and strength in art during a challenging chapter of her life. It was amidst the turmoil of her son’s diagnosis with a rare form of blood cancer that Diana turned to creativity to navigate through the waves of grief and pain. midst the turmoil, art became her sanctuary, offering solace and strength. Drawing inspiration from mixed media techniques, Diana’s work combines illustration with paper and collage to convey stories of hope and resilience. Through her art, Diana hopes to infuse your day with the same joy and whimsy that it brings to her own life.