About this Event
Families, kiddos and crafters alike: got a pile of old magazines, wrapping paper scraps, or junk mail you can't bring yourself to throw away? Good. Bring that energy.
In this hands-on family friendly workshop, you'll transform recycled paper into something genuinely beautiful — guided by BBR's Workshop Coordinator Sara Kudra, RISD BFA, with a serious eye for color and composition. No art background needed. Just curiosity, a pair of scissors, and a willingness to make a little mess. We will cover collage art techniques, and offer a guided composition, or you can listen in while creating your own design.
This is the first session in BBR's new Paper Craft series — a recurring workshop offering seasonal themes to hone your paper-crafting and collage skills throughout the year, all made from reused materials.
What We’ll Cover
✂ Collage Basics — How to tear, cut, layer, and compose paper into a finished piece. Soft edges vs. clean shapes, background vs. foreground, and how to make layers stick together.
🎨 Color & Composition — A quick, practical intro to spring palettes and how to arrange pieces with balance and intention.
🖌️Decoupage Technique — How to apply Mod Podge to flat and curved surfaces so your paper stays put and looks polished.
♻️ The BBR Reuse Angle — Every material in today's class is recycled or salvaged. We'll talk about how scrap paper becomes art — and why that matters.
Each participant picks one to make and take home:
💐 Spring Greeting Cards — Collage on card stock. Perfect for Mother's Day, a birthday, or anyone who deserves something handmade.
🌿 Decoupage Wooden Frame — Layer torn and cut paper onto an unfinished frame to create a piece of seasonal wall art or a gift-ready photo frame.
Or your own composition!
Come Prepared
All materials provided by BBR. Suitable for kids and adults. No experience needed. All children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Ticket price is for one adult + minor, or single adult.
About the Instructors
Keihly Moore is an architect focusing on schools and affordable housing Her collage art uses historic USGS maps, found opjects, pressed leaves, and photographs. She uses a sewing machine to draw geometric lines and connections.
Sara Kudra holds a dual BFA and B.Arch from the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD). With a trained eye for color theory and composition, Sara brings a designer's sensibility to every project she leads. She is passionate about finding creative ways to reuse materials — and paper crafting is one of her favorite outlets for doing exactly that.
Member Discount
If you are a BBR income-qualified Plus Member you will have received a personal discount code applicable to all workshops. Learn more about Plus membership. If you have difficultly using the code, or have not received one, please email [email protected]. If the discounted price presents a financial hardship, please reach out as well.
Workshop Policies
Payment must be made at the time of registration through Eventbrite. If you are unable to attend and wish to cancel your registration, you may do so through Eventbrite, under the following conditions:
- If at least one week (seven days) or more before the class, we will refund half the cost of the class.
- All other cancellations are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
Only those who are registered will be able to attend the workshop (no unregistered companions). Contact us if you need reasonable accommodations.
Audio or video recording of workshops is not allowed. Please refrain from cell phone use during workshops.
Transportation and parking
Boston Building Resources is located a short walk away from the Roxbury Crossing station on the MBTA Orange Line.
We are close to the Southwest Corridor bicycle path.
If you are driving, there is free on-street parking on Terrace Street which has no time limit weekends and after 6:00 p.m.
Photo/Video Consent and General Release
By registering for this class, I hereby authorize Boston Building Resources to use pictures of me taken in a photograph, digital image, or video. I hereby release Boston Building Resources, its agents or employees, as well as any and all users and exhibitors of said pictures, from any and all claims, demands, accountings, and causes for which the aforesaid video, digital image, or photograph likeness may be used pursuant to this Consent and General Release. It is also my understanding that I will receive no compensation for my likeness or testimonial. If I opt out, I will inform staff at the registration desk before class stating that I do not want to be in photos.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Boston Building Resources, 100 Terrace Street, Boston, United States
USD 69.07
