Collage and Photomontage with Annette
- Snacks, Coffee, & Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Pricing
- One Guest
- USD $1490
- Additional guest(s) (max 4)
- USD $640
Accommodation
- One Guest
- USD $550
- Additional guest(s)
- USD $350
Meet the Artist
She creates collage portraits that are deconstructions of familiar everyday faces, to shed light into the sinews of their being. She strives to merge fantasy and reality in each composition that lead us to the dreamland of human emotions. Dostoyevsky, Ibsen, Bergman and Hitchcock inspire her, including collage artists like Hannah Hoch, Max Ernst, Martha Rosler and John Stezaker. When you meet her, you’ll realize very quickly that teaching art is her passion.
VAWAA Includes:
- Introduction to the basics of collage, mixed media, abstract art, color theory and composition.
- Creating composited images from found, taken, and scanned images.
- Learning the techniques of masking, edge treatments, color space, shadows and highlights, texture, perspective, depth of field, harmony, symmetry, and narrative.
- Practicing how to make the disparate elements meld seamlessly to create a sense of magic realism.
- Going back home with several of your own dream collages or photomontages.
- Paper, magazines to cut from, glue and paint for mixed media are included. You can print photos or buy stretched canvas at an additional cost.
- Meals and snacks while in the studio.
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Additional Details
This VAWAA can be extended for up to 6 days. Please ask when you submit your booking request.
Annette has friendly dogs and cats. If you are allergic to these animals, please bring suitable medication before you arrive.
Guest Reviews
Hannah S., United States
My stay with Annette blew my expectations away. She was such an amazing teacher. I felt like I got my inspiration back as an artist. She was so attentive and I really felt like a friend at the end of the trip. I can’t wait to return!
Denise E., United States
My four days with Annette, working on collage and photomontage, were perfect. We began our day with breakfast in her beautiful dining room and then headed downstairs to her well-equipped studio for a slideshow and brief discussion of the work of various artists. I worked in the studio the rest of the day, creating collages inspired by Annette's work and the work of the artists she presented. Annet Read more
Tracy S., United States
My daughters and I had a great stay with Annette outside of Athens. Her husband, daughter, son-in-law and she were gracious hosts. Annette’s lectures and slides were informative and inspiring - as was her instruction and encouragement. She had the requisite supplies for art making and a great work space. Annette seemed to know instinctively when to weigh in and when to let our ideas percolate. Sh Read more
Elena L., United States
What an AMAZING EXPERIENCE! If you’re looking for a stimulating and fulfilling experience and something different than a typical vacation, look no further…THIS IS IT! Annette is an incredibly talented and well educated artist, who spent time walking me through the history and evolution of photo montage and exposing me to major artists who pioneered the movement, demonstrating different methodologi Read more
Jennifer M., United States
This was a magical and much needed experience. I learned so much from Annette and her hospitality was unparalleled. Staying in a pastoral Greek village surrounded by roses, olive trees and grapevines was the perfect setting to feel inspired and make art. Annette was so supportive and encouraging. The food was amazing, fresh from her garden; the conversation intriguing and the art inspiring.
Julia R., Spain
Annette was an incredible host and a brilliant teacher. I really enjoyed the thoughtful programme she prepared for my time at her house and in the studio, experiencing hidden gems, Greek culture as well as learning so much about art history and of course collage and collage practitioners. Introducing me to new artists ways of thinking and doing.
I loved the house, studio and the pool. (The arch Read moreErica S., United States
Annette was a wonderful host and teacher to my sister and me. We felt totally at home in her beautiful house and really enjoyed getting to know her, husband, and their dogs! We learned so much in a short period of time not only about collage, but Greek culture and the surrounding area. She prepared lovely, healthy meals for us and our accommodations were clean and comfortable.
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