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matisse & me
colorful, hand-painted paper cut outs

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Explore the joyful world of Henri Matisse's cut-paper technique! Participants will learn to create bold, colorful compositions using simple shapes and vibrant colors.

This workshop focuses on developing basic design principles while encouraging personal expression through the accessible medium of paper collage.

We will learn creating basic shapes, applying bold colors,  exploring Matisse's cut-out techniques and composing dynamic collages with simple forms.

Students will walk away with their own Matisse-inspired artwork, gained knowledge of collage techniques, and an understanding of color relationships in abstract art.

This is a studio workshop and students will be using their supplies. See below for what to bring...

Supply List for Students to Bring:
  • 10x10 wood panel or canvas to work on (you can bring more than one if you wish) 
  • scissors
  • your acrylic paints and brushes (be sure to have Reds, Blues, Yellows, Black and White)
  • Matte Gel Medium
  • Plain white papers to paint on (Michael's has Mixed Media and Sketching paper pads that cost about $10-$14 for a 9x12 size)
  • You can also bring butcher paper, calligraphy paper, or any art paper
  • Additional paper will be supplied by the instructor for students to use in addition to the above
  • quality paper towels or Blue Shop Towels

Workshop Info:​​
  • Saturday, August 2nd from 10:30am-1:30pm
  • Cost $115 (plus a $10 materials fee that's payable directly to the instructor)
  • Max 12 students
  • ​All skill levels welcome​
  • Age level: adult (18 & up)

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​Class Cancellation & Refund Policies

About the instructor

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Laura Syren

Laura is a versatile artist who has dedicated many years to working with acrylic paints and painted paper. Deeply inspired by Matisse, she creates bold and simple collage art that captures the essence of his influential style. Her artistic journey spans various art forms, resulting in a unique breadth of experience that enriches her teaching approach. Laura's passion for Matisse's techniques and vibrant color relationships shines through in both her personal work and classroom instruction.
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"STRUCTURE AND FUN IS NOT USUALLY COMBINED IN AN INSTRUCTIONAL CLASS, BUT KRISTEN DOES AN AMAZING JOB AT BOTH! THANK YOU!"

~Jen Klinger
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Art on 30th, 4434 30th Street, San Diego, CA 92116  |  (619) 894-9009  |  [email protected]

"An 8,000 square foot, 2-story art center focused on community."

HOURS
Sunday: Closed
Monday–Friday: 10am–4pm
Monday–Thursday: 6pm-9pm
Most Saturdays: 10am-4pm
(reception Saturdays: only open 4pm-7pm)
See calendar page for our next opening reception date.

Cancellation & Refund Info   |   Parking Info

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Art on 30th is ADA approved in all public spaces of the building with a wheelchair accessible front entrance and a handicap parking spot in our back parking lot with a ramp that leads to our wheelchair accessible back entrance. Studios on the 2nd level are privately leased and not part of our public space; artists can apply for wheelchair accessible studio spaces on the 1st floor as part of our Coworking Studios that we offer to the public for a monthly fee  with no commitment/contract (see our Rentals page for more info). 
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