ABSTRACT COLLAGE & PAINTED PAPERS
Instructor - Patricia Lappin
Patricia Lappin opened her first studio in Fairfield, Connecticut in 1980. She taught privately and at the Greenwich Art Society in Greenwich, CT and was an elected artist member of the Silvermine Guild of Artist in Wilton, CT.
Patricia moved to Ft. Smith, Arkansas in 1996 and taught at the Center for Art Education and the Ft. Smith Art Center, now named the Ft. Smith Regional Art Museum (RAM). She also taught small groups weekly and workshops in the surrounding communities during the 20 years she resided in Arkansas.
Patricia has an extensive background in portraiture, landscape and abstract. Since moving to Florida, her personal work is changing, becoming more abstract and brighter in color.
ABSTRACT COLLAGE
Abstract Collage is a captivating art form that combines various materials, textures, and colors to create visually striking compositions.
This is a fun, creative experience using your own Painted Papers from Patricia’s class, purchased paper from the art store, tissue paper, old book pages, sheet music, junk mail, etc.
We will be gluing pieces of paper to a base so you will need 140 lb watercolor paper, (tablets are fine), or canvas boards or cradled wood panels.
Suggested sizes are 9 x 12 or 11 x 14 or 12 x 16.
Supply List:
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Support Base - 3 to 6 pieces
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Scissors
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Ruler
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Painted Papers & any other Decorative Paper
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Any Mixed-Media Items (i.e. ribbon, yarn, dried plant materials) -- (optional).
Supplies Provided:
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A large selection of Patricia’s Painted Paper & other Decorative Papers
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A large jar of Matte-Medium for glueing
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Paper Plates for the glue
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Applicators
Friday, June 5, 2026
10:00am - 2:00pm
$75 - Per Workshop