Matchbox Art Workshop 1F26
Age Group:
Adults
Make miniature masterpieces with matchboxes. Students will learn basic design and collage skills using matchboxes, an assortment of decorative papers, vintage paper ephemera and assorted embellishments.
Students will have the opportunity to make several matchbox art pieces inspired by contemporary matchbox artists and sample matchboxes from the instructor. Matchbox art is a great creative project for all skill levels. Experiment with the medium in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere!
There will be tables full of found objects to get you started, but to truly make the piece your own, come with a few personal objects, photos, or mementos to weave in.
Please note that this workshop does not have a make-up date.
Amy Hitchcock
Amy can usually be found in second hand-shops collecting. She loves vintage bisque doll parts, sewing notions, old photos of strangers and rusty nails.
Along the way her assemblages and collages have been shown in various open studio events, businesses, museums and galleries in Greater Boston.
Amy studied anthropology and art history in college and has a Bachelor of Liberal Arts degree from Harvard University Extension School. She has taught at the Eliot School since 2009, and finds great joy showing others the ins and outs of mixed media art.
Specialty:
Mixed Media, Book and Paper Art
Materials to bring to class:
Class provides matchboxes, glues, assorted decorative papers, vintage ephemera, and embellishments. We encourage you to bring any extra materials you wish to work with in order to truly personalize your creation. Please bring small scissors with you.