October 4th Program

“Mystery Build” Collage/Assemblage Challenge

Midwest Collage Society Program

October 4, 2015

For this challenge, we will each create a 3-D mixed media collage piece using the materials we receive in a mystery box.Each participant will bring a box containing various items as suggested below. We will then draw numbers to pick a mystery box to work on. At the end of the meeting we will vote on our favorite piece and a prize will be awarded to the winner.

Each Mystery Box must contain:

• One base suitable for collage/assemblage such as:

• Cigar box • Shadow box • Old drawer • Small shelf

• Small stand or mantelpiece • Triptych • Picture frame with back • Etc. etc. Use your imagination!

         • 12-15 found objects such as:

• Metal parts or hardware • Fasteners or hinges • Toy or game pieces • Bottle caps • Old keys • Old jewelry pieces • Letters, typewriter keys etc.

• Beads, buttons, brads, sequins • Wire, string, yarn, cord or ribbon • Scraps of fabric or trim • Natural items such as twigs, bark, pinecones, stones or shells • Etc. etc. Use your imagination!

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• Five (5) collage papers of different types

RULES:

1)

Participants should bring their own paints and adhesives to use and any papers they wish to use in addition to the paper provide in the box.

2)

Participants are required to use a minimum of 10 objects in the box and at least 3 of the 5 collage papers provided in the box.

3)

Participants may also use any additional collage paper of their own.

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