Use It, Don't Scrap It with Hope Amico

Artists know how to collect materials in unlikely places. It isn't just thrifty or eco-friendly, reusing unwanted materials is a creative challenge. In this workshop, we will talk about ways to reuse materials, from unlikely material ideas, local spots to scour and how to incorporate found materials into new work that doesn't result in a pile of junk. Inspired by a fellow collage artist who hesitates to throw away anything, source materials will be provided in the form of a giant bin of scrap generated by many hours prepping for collage classes (affectionately referred to as the Collage Claw Machine).

Students are encouraged to bring one work of their own that is unwanted, finished or not, that will be exchanged with another student. This may be a collage, drawing, painting or print.

All supplies are provided, however you are welcome to bring your favorite collage tools!

About Ticketing

Collage-O-Rama workshops are offered at flexible ticket prices from $5 up to the maximum suggested donation.

3 free, no-questions-asked reservations are available for each session as well. Use the promo code GRACE for this option.

Advance ticketing helps us plan capacity and ensure enough supplies are available.

About your instructor, Hope Amico:

Hope Amico is a teaching artist and chief correspondent at the Keep Writing project. She co-founded the Mystic Krewe of Scissors & Glue in New Orleans before relocating to Portland Or in 2020. She is a member of the PNW Collage Collective and the NW Collage Society, hosts a variety of collage workshops and meet-ups and loves a chance to collage and cry.  hopeamico.com, @hopeamico newsletter: hopeamico.substack.com

About Collage-O-Rama

This workshop is part of Collage-O-Rama, a month-long celebration of collage presented by Special Agent Collage Collective. Festivities include an exhibition of 1000+ pieces of collage art, workshops from PNW-based artists, and free drop-in opportunities for art-making. Check out our other events and tell your friends!

Getting there / Parking
Paid street parking. There are also paid lots within a 3-minute walk to the venue. There is one disabled parking spot in front of the venue.

The nearest bust stop is Number 250 at 2nd Ave & Bell, served by bus routes 111, 113, 162, 177, and 212.

Host or Publisher Andrea Lewicki