Magazine Collage

Ready to create a fun collage with magazine images?

In this fun, hands-on lesson, we dive into magazines and transform them into bold black-and-white collages. Using striking shapes and expressive hand-drawn lines, you’ll build abstract compositions that can flow across multiple pages. Expect a lively mix of soft and sharp edges, delicate lines, and punchy, graphic forms. This is all about cutting, layering, and responding in the moment—no plans, no pressure, just experimentation and surprise as the work reveals itself.

This course builds on my love of printed magazines. It is a leeson I made for Lydia Rink's Mixed Media Festival 2025. It also pairs beautifully with my Abstracts course, which is based on a weekend workshop, making it a great way to loosen up and explore materials in a non representational way.

  "Karen's tutorial was a great inspiration for me. I tried it out immediately and I was fascinated about the development of the structures in my sketchbook. It was so much fun to look with different eyes on the pages of a magazine and look out for abstracts. I also liked the idea to use a passepartout to find interesting shapes! I will keep on practicing and working on it :)) Thank you very much." Birthe

How much does it cost?  £35

Materials you will need

A5 sketchbook

Magazine

Black and white collage papers

Glue stick

Scissors

Drawing tools - pencil, pen, woody, posca pen