{"id":144739,"date":"2026-06-05T18:49:11","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T16:49:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/a4action.ro\/?p=144739"},"modified":"2026-06-05T19:21:42","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T17:21:42","slug":"mixed-media-collage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/a4action.ro\/en\/mixed-media-collage\/","title":{"rendered":"Mixed media collage"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/1″][uncode_block id=”143257″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row unlock_row_content=”yes” row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”2″ top_padding=”2″ bottom_padding=”0″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ content_parallax=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”203935″][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_column_text text_lead=”small” uncode_shortcode_id=”171924″]Home<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Toolbox<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 M3 Visual Arts<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Mixed media collage<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row unlock_row_content=”yes” row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”0″ top_padding=”0″ bottom_padding=”2″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ content_parallax=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”404764″][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ position_horizontal=”left” gutter_size=”3″ override_padding=”yes” column_padding=”2″ overlay_alpha=”96″ radius=”std” shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_fixed=”yes” shift_y_down=”0″ shift_y_down_fixed=”yes” z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ shadow_responsive=”yes” width=”1\/1″ uncode_shortcode_id=”717966″][vc_row_inner row_inner_height_percent=”0″ overlay_alpha=”50″ equal_height=”yes” gutter_size=”0″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”551567″][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ position_horizontal=”left” gutter_size=”2″ style=”light” back_color=”color-202973″ overlay_alpha=”5″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/2″ uncode_shortcode_id=”208493″ back_color_type=”uncode-palette”][vc_custom_heading text_color=”color-564791″ heading_semantic=”h1″ uncode_shortcode_id=”100653″ text_color_type=”uncode-palette”]Mixed media collage[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”178873″]<\/p>\n

This mixed media collage workshop invites participants to explore the meaning of inclusion through creative expression using photos, drawings, newspapers, thread, and recycled materials. Through brainstorming, collage-making, and optional stitching, participants reflect on identity, belonging, and connection while creating personal or collective artworks. The activity encourages self-expression, dialogue, and collaboration in an inclusive and accessible environment where all forms of participation and creativity are valued equally.<\/p>\n

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5-15<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”174229″]participants<\/span><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ align_horizontal=”align_center” gutter_size=”1″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”4″ width=”1\/6″ uncode_shortcode_id=”598931″][vc_single_image media=”143381″ media_width_use_pixel=”yes” alignment=”center” uncode_shortcode_id=”143579″ media_width_pixel=”90″][vc_column_text text_lead=”small” text_color=”color-187928″ uncode_shortcode_id=”147123″ text_color_type=”uncode-palette”]AGE<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”711345″]<\/p>\n

15+<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

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90-120<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”707183″]min<\/span><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ desktop_visibility=”yes” medium_visibility=”yes” medium_width=”0″ mobile_visibility=”yes” mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/6″ uncode_shortcode_id=”364653″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”2″ top_padding=”2″ bottom_padding=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”4″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ content_parallax=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”104034″][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”3″ override_padding=”yes” column_padding=”3″ style=”dark” back_color=”color-564791″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ sticky=”yes” width=”1\/2″ uncode_shortcode_id=”173518″ back_color_type=”uncode-palette”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”3″ style=”dark” overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”3\/12″ uncode_shortcode_id=”794137″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”824194″]Objectives<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”3″ style=”dark” overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”9\/12″ uncode_shortcode_id=”209091″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”181192″]<\/p>\n

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  • Encourage self-expression<\/li>\n
  • Celebrate diversity<\/li>\n
  • Foster inclusion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_separator sep_color=”” uncode_shortcode_id=”196013″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”3″ style=”dark” overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”3\/12″ uncode_shortcode_id=”794137″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”338327″]Materials<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”3″ style=”dark” overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”9\/12″ uncode_shortcode_id=”209091″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”726570″]<\/p>\n

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    • A paper to make the collage on, ideally a thicker A3<\/li>\n
    • various printed photos, colour or black and white, rather abstract,<\/li>\n
    • newspapers, old magazines, flyers, brochures<\/li>\n
    • scissors,<\/li>\n
    • glue,<\/li>\n
    • markers and other drawing utensils (colors, pens, pastels),<\/li>\n
    • needles,<\/li>\n
    • sewing kit,<\/li>\n
    • colourful threads<\/li>\n
    • some stickers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_separator sep_color=”” uncode_shortcode_id=”196013″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”3″ style=”dark” overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”3\/12″ uncode_shortcode_id=”794137″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”225735″]Overview<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”3″ style=”dark” overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”9\/12″ uncode_shortcode_id=”209091″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”360440″]Participants create a collage to represent inclusion, modifying the photographs they have available using threads, markers, cutting parts of it or adding to them.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_custom_heading text_color=”color-564791″ uncode_shortcode_id=”209497″ text_color_type=”uncode-palette”]Step-by-Step Instructions:[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”679766″]<\/p>\n

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      1. Introduction (10-15 min) <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Briefly introduce the theme: Begin with a short brainstorming session. Ask:<\/p>\n

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        • Do you know what \u201cinclusion\u201d means?<\/li>\n
        • What words or ideas come to mind when you hear it?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Write down their answers on a flipchart or board. After a few minutes, sum up by explaining the term: e.g.: \u201cInclusion means that everyone belongs and feels valued. It\u2019s about making sure that all people – no matter their background, abilities, or differences – have equal opportunities to take part and be respected.\u201d<\/p>\n

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          1. Demonstration and brainstorming (10-15 min) <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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            • Share examples of collage art that use mixed media and thread.<\/li>\n
            • Encourage participants to express their identity, experiences, and hopes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Let participants explore the materials.<\/p>\n

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              • Demonstrate safe use of scissors, needles, and glue.<\/li>\n
              • Show how to sew or stitch through paper (optional for those interested).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Ask participants to sketch or brainstorm their collage idea.<\/p>\n

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                • Prompt questions:<\/li>\n
                • What makes you feel included?<\/li>\n
                • What do you want others to understand about you?<\/li>\n
                • What could your threads connect to? People, ideas, feelings?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                  1. Collage Creation (30 min) <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                    Invite the participants to start creating their collage. The following indications can be mentioned, but not obligatory, mostly if you feel that the participants are unsure how to start.<\/p>\n

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                    • Choose and cut photos, newspaper clippings, or shapes.<\/li>\n
                    • Use markers to draw or write on the photos.<\/li>\n
                    • Sew or glue threads to connect elements or highlight areas.<\/li>\n
                    • Combine materials to create depth and meaning.<\/li>\n
                    • Offer help with sewing or cutting if needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                      1. Closing (20 min) <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                        • Invite participants to share their collage and the story behind it.<\/li>\n
                        • Encourage respectful listening and affirming feedback.<\/li>\n
                        • Option: Create a collective wall or gallery of all collages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                          • What was your favorite part of making your collage?<\/li>\n
                          • Was there anything that surprised you while creating your artwork?<\/li>\n
                          • Did you try something new today? How did it feel?<\/li>\n
                          • What does your collage say about inclusion?<\/li>\n
                          • Is there a part of your collage that feels especially important to you? Why?<\/li>\n
                          • How did using thread, photos, or newspapers help you tell your story?<\/li>\n
                          • For the variation of making one big collage as a group: How was it to do the collage as a team? Was it easy? Was it difficult?<\/li>\n
                          • How did you decide in your group on the things you wanted or not to include in your collage?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                            [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”850939″]Tips for Facilitators:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                            • Use inclusive language and be mindful of different abilities.<\/li>\n
                            • Offer alternatives (e.g., glue instead of sewing).<\/li>\n
                            • Provide visual and verbal instructions.<\/li>\n
                            • Pair participants for peer support if appropriate.<\/li>\n
                            • Celebrate all forms of expression\u2014there\u2019s no \u201cwrong\u201d way to collage.<\/li>\n
                            • Encourage self-expression and autonomy\u2014participants should feel free to interpret the theme of inclusion in their own way.<\/li>\n
                            • Celebrate all contributions equally.<\/li>\n
                            • Avoid pressuring anyone to share personal stories or explain their artwork unless they volunteer to do so.<\/li>\n
                            • Ensure that all materials and tools are accessible to participants with physical, sensory, or cognitive disabilities.<\/li>\n
                            • Check in regularly to see if anyone needs assistance or adaptations.<\/li>\n
                            • Use clear, simple language and visual aids when possible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                              • Participants can work in small groups, pairs or individually<\/li>\n
                              • The topics can be different, for example: pairs tell each other about themselves and each makes a collage for the other person<\/li>\n
                              • Also possible to create a bigger collage all together, about what inclusion means to the whole group, but would need a few more steps, such as facilitating a discussion at the beginning and collecting common and not so common answers and then asking the group to choose which ones they want to focus on<\/li>\n
                              • Offer the option of breaking paper, instead of cutting for people with various disabilities<\/li>\n
                              • Offer alternatives (e.g., pre-cut shapes, glue instead of sewing, verbal instructions alongside visuals).<\/li>\n
                              • If participants speak different languages, consider using translation tools, visual instructions, or peer support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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