If you've ever wanted to know how an artist creates their signature art work, this workshop series is for you.

Join us for our second Artist Process Collage Workshop in 2025 with SCS artist Steve Tierney. A rare opportunity to learn from a collage artist whose practice spans over 20 years. Steve’s work has been commissioned by/worked for ABC TV, The Good Weekend, We Are Purposeful Fund, The Global Resilience Fund, UN Women. and featured in international publications. Such as TRANSFORMATION – A Survey of Collage and the Development of Personal Language, COLLAGE – A Closer Look, Cults of Life, Contemporary Collage Magazine and KOLAJ Magazine.

Steve creates refined, minimalistic collages, often consisting of only two or three images, assembled from vintage magazines, photo journals, and original photography. A long-time member of the Sydney Collage Society, Steve regularly exhibits his work internationally and brings a wealth of experience to his workshops. In this hands-on, full-day session, you’ll explore traditional collage techniques3D components, how to work with limited materials and image layering to create one or more artworks, ready to take to the framer and hang.

Workshop Schedule

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Morning Session

10am-12pm

You'll learn about Steve's collage process, from sourcing unique elements for your artwork to experimenting with different compositions.

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Lunch with the Artist

12pm-12:45pm

Abstract artwork depicting distorted human faces and figures merging into each other, with black, white, and gray tones.

Chat with the artist over a complimentary lunch provided by the legends at South Dowling Street Sandwiches.

Afternoon Session

12:45pm-3pm

With your composition set, you'll explore Steve’s gluing techniques, experiment with 3D layers, and apply finishing touches, ready to frame.

All materials & tools are provided—just bring your creativity!

Enjoy delicious non-alcoholic beers from Heaps Normal

Feel free to BYO other beverages

Limited spots available.

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Artist Process Collage Workshop w/ Steve Tierney

Date: Saturday, the 28th of June, 2025

Time: 10am-3pm
Duration:
5hrs
General Cost:
$150 per person
$280 duo ticket

All materials & tools are included and lunch with the artist thanks to South Dowling Street Sandwiches

Location: Woodburn Creatives Redfern
1 Woodburn St, Redfern NSW 2016

Please note: A minimum of 10 students is required to run the class. If the number of participants is below this, we will provide you with a voucher to reschedule for a future class.

benefits of collage

benefits of collage

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25%

Stress Reduction

Did you know research shows doing fun activities like collage for just 45 minutes a day can make you feel 25% less stressed.

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50%

Happier Mood

Individuals who regularly participate in creative hobbies report a 50% increase in feelings of happiness and experience a better work/life balance.

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73%

Cognition

People who regularly engage in creative pursuits, such as drawing or collage, are 73% less likely to experience cognitive impairment later in life.

Research conducted by the University of Queensland and the University of Melbourne, as well as a study published in the Australian Journal of Psychology.

What attendees are saying

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“Kubi runs a great workshop that has good insights and visuals of abstract collage through the centuries. With support throughout the whole workshop, which really helped everyone produce a truly inspiring abstract collage piece.”

Justin

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“I loved the relaxed vibe, the friendly people, the materials provided and the tips & tricks”

Sally

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“Contemporary Collage - excellent workshop, great teacher, fantastic materials, beautiful venue. A lovely way to spend a Saturday afternoon. I'll be back for more.Thank you”

Libby

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