Who is the course suitable for?

The course is aimed at adults. No prior knowledge is required.

When does the Mixed-Media Collage Course take place?

The date is July 6, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM.

What is the cost of participation?

The course fee is €30 per person.

What materials will be used?

A variety of papers and materials will be used, such as tissue paper, newspaper clippings, and sheet music. Participants may bring their own found items.

Where does the course take place?

At the Gelsenkirchen Art School, Neustraße 7, 45891 Gelsenkirchen.

Do I need prior knowledge?

No, the course is also suitable for beginners.

A Creative Collage Evening Full of Paper, Color, and Surprising Shapes

Name: Mixed-Media Collage Course
Start: 2026-07-06T19:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-06T22:30:00+02:00
Location: Kunstschule Gelsenkirchen

Mixed-Media Collage Course in Gelsenkirchen: Creative Image Worlds with Paper, Color, and Structure

The Mixed-Media Collage Course at the Gelsenkirchen Art School invites adults to an inspiring artistic experience that combines handwork, experimentation, and aesthetic experience. On July 6, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM, individual image compositions will be created from paper, color, and various materials, making the art of collage comprehensible in all its diversity.

Collage as an Open Art Laboratory

The Mixed Media Collage thrives on layering, rhythm, and material contrasts. Snipped, glued, torn, layered, painted, and drawn, the process is not governed by rigid rules but rather by the spirit of artistic freedom. Tissue paper, newspaper clippings, and sheet music become carriers of memory, structure, and image depth. This creates access to modern art that is immediate, sensual, and art-historically relevant.

Experimenting Without Prerequisites

The course is explicitly aimed at adults and does not require prior experience. This is precisely its strength: The Gelsenkirchen Art School sees itself as a place of diverse learning where space, material, and pedagogical support invite participants to discover their own forms of expression. Those who work with open hands and a keen eye experience how a harmonious artwork grows from individual fragments.

Material, Structure, and Personal Handwriting

Especially appealing is the dialogical approach to materiality. Different papers, self-designed surfaces, and collected items open up a reflection on artwork that focuses not only on the result but also on the artistic process. Between painting, drawing, and collage, a contemporary visual language unfolds that connects creativity, concentration, and joy in creating.

The Art School as a Cultural Educational Institution

The Gelsenkirchen Art School has been recognized as a youth art school for many years and offers a wide range of cultural education. Its profile combines courses, projects, and mobile offerings in the neighborhoods with a clear educational mandate: people should experiment, invent, and make their own abilities visible. This unique exhibition atmosphere of the course emphasizes active creation rather than passive observation.

Anyone who truly wants to get to know collage art will find an accessible yet demanding entry point here. The Mixed-Media Collage Course promises a concentrated, creative, and inspiring artistic experience that whets the appetite for more. A visit is worthwhile for all who want to not just view art but also shape it themselves.