Photo Collage Workshop with Amy Johnquest
Schedule
Sat Mar 14 2026 at 01:00 pm to 05:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
625 Williams St, New London, CT, United States, Connecticut 06320 | New London, CT
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Join the Lyman Allyn for a photo collage workshop with featured artist, Amy Johnquest (BannerQueen).This hands-on workshop invites participants to explore painting and collage directly onto vintage photographs, including Victorian cabinet cards and early studio portraits. Following a brief presentation and demonstration, participants will select from a collection of antique photographs and provided materials to create their own altered ancestor artwork.
The workshop emphasizes experimentation, material sensitivity, personal interpretation, and enjoyment over technical perfection. Participants work at their own pace, with ample time for exploration and completion.
Date & Time: Saturday, March 14, 1-4 pm instructional time, 4-5 pm open studio time
Cost: LAAM Members, Connecticut College Faculty, Staff, and Students $25, Non-Members $30
Register: Email [email protected] or call 860-443-2545 ext. 2129.
Additional Details:
Open to all levels of experience (ages 16 and up); participants should be comfortable working with paint and/or collage
Up to 4 hours of studio time
Vintage photographs and basic materials provided
Enrollment limited to 20 participants
About the Instructor:
Amy Johnquest is a contemporary American artist who reworks the narrative of found cabinet cards and other historic photographs. Her work is recognized for its use of repeating patterns and motifs, including polka dots and stripes. Her work is featured in Photography and the Painted Image. Learn more about her on https://www.bannerqueen.com/.
This program has been made possible with support from the Elizabeth ’62 and Anthony Enders
Endowed Art Fund.
Image: Amy Johnquest. Untitled, 2018. Casein and acrylic on original Victorian cabinet card. From the collection of Robert E. Jackson.
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