Merrideth is a paper collage artist and maker residing in Sydney, Nova Scotia. For the last decade, her art practice has mainly been working with a variety of papers to create original collages of animals and nature. Her works are typically made with magazine paper and occasionally with Chiyogami and Washi papers that are cut and pasted in a method that resembles 'painting with papers'. In addition to her own creative practice, Merrideth also works doing reproduction work for other artists and is employed as a gallery assistant at the Centre of Craft and Design in Sydney.
Painting with Papers: Exploring Collage and Creativity
Collage is a creative and meditative practice that anyone can do and enjoy. You can use a variety of materials, but as long as there are scissors, glue and some paper, you can collage! This workshop will introduce some of the basic skills used in collage and Merrideth will help guide participants along as they create their own individual works in their own style, using a variety of papers. All skill levels are welcome, as long as you come with creativity!