This week is all about texture—the secret ingredient that can transform a flat collage into a rich, multidimensional artwork. In this fourth class of the 100 Days of Collage series, you’ll explore tactile possibilities using pastes, gels, fabrics, string, and even everyday household materials. Texture invites not only the eye but also the imagination to engage more deeply with your artwork.

Across seven lessons, you’ll experiment with mediums like crackle paste, string gel, and glass beads, and play with fabric swatches, lace, and embroidery for added depth. You’ll even discover how ordinary items like kitchen paper, foil, and cling wrap can become powerful textural elements in your collages. By the end of the week, you’ll bring all of these experiments together in a “texture party” page that celebrates your discoveries.

This class is an invitation to dig into your art supplies, rediscover forgotten mediums, and push your creative boundaries. By layering tactile surfaces, crafting textured focal points, and combining unexpected materials, you’ll develop a new appreciation for how texture can bring your collages to life.

All levels are welcome, and the prompts can be adapted to whatever materials you have on hand. Whether you use specialty gels or simple household items, this week is about play, experimentation, and the joy of making your collages irresistibly touchable.

I’m so excited to begin, I have so much to share with you, so lets gather our materials and let’s make art!

Marie Swanson

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