New Orleans Wooden Postcards
About this Event
New Orleans is offbeat, unusual, vibrant, and alive—all part of the gumbo that has simmered for 300 years with Spanish, French, Caribbean, African, Cajun, and Southern ingredients. It is a colorful city, from its distinctive architecture and historic cemeteries to its music, performers, and visual artists. Each sunrise and sunset creates an unforgettable moment. Even the city’s discarded ephemera can become material for the creative collagist.
In this workshop, alongside facilitating artist Carol M. Lynch, participants will create an original 4"x6" wooden postcard suitable for mailing. After a brief introduction and demonstration, participants will use analog collage techniques to explore their relationship with New Orleans and evoke a sense of connection and reflection on their time in the city. Participants will have access to color copies of New Orleans imagery, magazines and books containing small pictures, symbols, and words, and Kolaj Institute’s collection of collage materials. Each completed postcard will be sealed with Mod Podge. Participants are also invited to bring personal photographs or paper memories, such as ticket stubs, small pieces of found paper, or images from places they have visited.
No previous experience with collage is needed. Wooden postcards, glue sticks, scissors, X-Acto knives, brushes, and all other materials are provided. Participants will leave with an original wooden postcard reflecting their own experience of New Orleans. Participants are invited to BYOB.
Note: This is an in-person event. It will neither be streamed nor recorded.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 31.37
