Colorado Artists in Recovery

Step into the colorful world of Henri Matisse and discover how cutting paper can feel as expressive as painting with a brush. In this six-week collage workshop, participants will explore Matisse’s “cut-out” technique—where vibrant shapes, rhythm, and color come together to dance across the page.

Through hands-on weekly projects, you will create joyful, abstract compositions inspired by Henri Matisse. Create a personal series of collage artworks, including a large-scale final piece.

Weekly Themes:

Week 1: Meet Matisse — Introduction to Matisse’s late-life collage works and expressive color philosophy.

Week 2: Color as Emotion — Paint paper in expressive palettes and experiment with organic versus geometric forms.

Week 3: Cutting Rhythm — Explore gesture, repetition, and musical flow through shapeand pattern.

Week 4: Nature Motifs — Create collages inspired by plants, ocean life, and natural movement.

Week 5: Story Through Shape — Build narrative or symbolic compositions using layered collage.

Art materials provided. Bring your own favorite supplies.

About Quana:
Quána Madison is an artist, mindfulness teacher, healing arts workshop facilitator and self-leadership coach. She combines inner wellness practices with expressive arts to promote creative expression, community and holistic well-being. A graduate of New York University and Colorado College, Quána holds a MA in Education and a BA in Philosophy. More information is available at www.quanamadison.com