A Deep Dive into Collage Composition that Works
Principles in Practice: Practical Collage Composition
Learn how to actually use the Principles of Art and Design in every collage you create.
Collage is a fascinating and powerful art form, but nothing in art is arbitrary. Everything has a structure.
If you love collage and want to understand how to intentionally build strong, captivating compositions, this intensive will help you see the medium in a whole new way.
As a collage artist, it is important to understand the building blocks of good design.
In this engaging 3-month intensive, collage artist and Collage-Lab founder Kelly Schaub explores:
The core Principles of Design, including Balance, Contrast, Emphasis, Unity/Harmony, Rhythm, Variety, and Scale/Proportion.
How to use Gestalt Theory, Movement, and Depth to direct your viewer's eye and tell a story.
Practical, hands-on exercises that demonstrate how to actually apply these principles to your own cut & paste creations.
Six LIVE Zoom trainings where we will learn, share our progress, discuss assignments, and connect as a creative community.
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German artist, Max Ernst, once stated “Collage is the noble conquest of the irrational, the coupling of two realities, irreconcilable in appearance, upon a plane which, apparently does not suit them.”
Come learn more about composition (specifically for collage) and start creating collage in a whole new way!
Is this for me?
For artists, hobbyists, lifelong learners
This course is perfect for anyone who wants to understand collage composition more deeply. Whether you are just starting out or want to push your contemporary collage work forward, this intensive gives you solid art foundations to elevate your practice.
Online LIVE - replays at your own pace
Includes 6 live Zoom trainings to guide you through this 3-month journey.
Plus: Curated resources and links for deeper exploration
And lifetime access to revisit any time you would like.
Get inspired and elevate your art
Enjoy a fascinating journey through the structural secrets of good design.
Turn your instincts into intention. Make your collages work - on purpose.
Collage-Lab has so many fun opportunities to expand my collage knowledge! I really enjoyed Treasure Trovember last year and signed up for Amuse Bouche this year with new lessons every week! Amuse Bouche has really exposed me to different techniques and tools I wasn't familiar with that I really want to try to incorporate into my work! I look forward to each Monday's lesson! So far my favorite was "Excavation " which i plan to try again soon!
The Lab Rat community provides great support. Never judgemental, always brilliant, and such fun! Joining was the kindest and most nutritious act I have done for my Creative Self. Kelly provides tools and opportunity for people to develop their own style. Beginner or professional- she's got a lot for everyone on your own schedule and at your own pace.
I love being part of Collage Lab's world.
Kelly is an amazing teacher and inspirator. She is very generous with knowledge and doesn't gatekeep. She teaches many different ways of using collage and mixed media so you can find your own style while still being guided in solid art foundations. Kelly ALWAYS makes my brain buzz with ideas, and I find myself taking days or weeks exploring just one idea she demonstrated.
Kelly is my happy art place.
FAQ
What exactly do I get?
You get access to a 3-month intensive focused entirely on putting the Principles of Art and Design into practice. You will receive guided training, practical assignments, educational materials, and access to 6 live Zoom sessions/trainings to review concepts like visual hierarchy, balance, and the rule of thirds in your collages, plus practical applications to make your choices intuitive but intentional.
Do I have to watch live?
It's helpful if you can join us live, but we understand that time zones and other obligations don't always make that possible. Keeping up with the bi-weekly assignments and sharing your progress is an important part of this process - actually applying what you learn! Enjoy lifetime access to these the replays, plus useful resources and links. Revisit the content anytime, like having a reference book on the shelf.
When are the Zoom sessions?
Principles in Practice will meet live on Zoom on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month, starting April 8, 2026, through June 24, 2026. We meet at 1:00 pm CDT for 2 - 2 1/2 hours, with replays always available within 24 hours.
What is the investment?
This 3-month intensive is included inside the ELEVATED ALCHEMY membership!
Not a member? You can purchase standalone lifetime access to this intensive for the sale price of $150 (regularly $225).
NOTE: Lifetime access is available when this course is purchased separately. Members retain access for as long as their membership is active.
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