{"product_id":"patterns-paper-self-portraits-a-collage-workshop-repetition-and-rupture","title":"Patterns, Paper \u0026 Self-Portraits: A collage workshop | Repetition and Rupture","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePatterns, Paper \u0026amp; Self-Portraits\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA collage workshop inspired by Klara Vanzella Yang's exhibition Repetition and Rupture\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFacilitated by \u003cstrong\u003eAlex Warrender\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave you ever wanted to make a self-portrait but weren't sure where to begin?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this fun, hands-on workshop, artist and art educator Alex Warrender will introduce participants to simple pattern-making techniques using paint, pastels, markers, and other art materials. You'll create your own collection of bold, handmade patterned papers before transforming them into a colourful collage self-portrait through cutting, layering, and composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspired by Klara Vanzella Yang's exhibition \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRepetition and Rupture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the workshop explores how repeated marks and patterns can be reimagined into something entirely new. As your individual patterns come together to form a portrait, you'll discover how repetition, experimentation, and play can become tools for personal expression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo previous art experience is necessary - just a willingness to experiment, create, and have fun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWhen:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Sunday – August 9, 2026 - 2-4pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhere:\u003c\/b\u003e Underscore Projects - 1468 Dundas St W - 2nd floor - Toronto, ON M6J 1Y6 (Dundas\/Dufferin) (Please note that the gallery space is accessible only by stairs)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTickets:\u003c\/b\u003e $15 per person (materials included!) \u003cstrong\u003eLimited spots!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you will make: \u003c\/strong\u003eA unique collage self-portrait created from your own handmade patterned papers and a variety of colourful collage materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop Details \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuration of 2 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended for 10+ (children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian throughout the workshop)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease wear clothes that you don't mind getting a little messy - you'll be working with paint and other art materials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlex Warrender\u003c\/strong\u003e is an artist, art educator, and art therapy student interested in the intersection of therapeutic art, art for social change, and traditional fine art practices. She collaborates with galleries, institutions, and public spaces across Toronto, facilitating creative experiences that deepen curiosity, imagination, and agency.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter class\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContinue the gathering after class with coffee or tea available from Underscore Projects Café. \u003c\/strong\u003eStay awhile, enjoy the space, and explore the current exhibition - we love being a place where the community can slow down and connect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRefund Policy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAll tickets are final sale. 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