Vintage Art Collaging Workshop

Create collage cards with vintage Shirley Barber illustrations in a workshop suitable for all ages.


Paint With Me
Paint With Me
4.8 (162)

2 hours Class size 1 to 8 guests    

  $65 (Afterpay & PayPal Pay in 4 available)

Choose your artwork

Choose Your Artwork

First, we flip through these fairytale classics and decide on 1 or 2 main pages to work with


Arrange, trim, and collage your piece of art

Arrange, Trim, and Collage Your Piece of Art

Once you have a main handful of illustrations, we then will play with the composition, arrangement, and look for other smaller pieces of art to arrange around our main pieces


Glue all of your collage pieces together

Glue All of Your Collage Pieces Together

We will show you how to secure each piece of art, big or small, to fit beautifully into your design.


Step into a whimsical world of creativity at our enchanting Paint With Me Melbourne studio for a unique Barber Card Making –age Crafting Workshop in Northcote. Immerse yourself in the magic of vintage art collaging as you learn to create your very own Shirley Barber collectible artwork using illustrations from authentic vintage Shirley Barber books. Each handmade card will be a one-of-a-kind masterpiece, so join us for this dreamy workshop before it disappears like a fairytale.
  • Discover the beauty of vintage Shirley Barber storybook illustrations
  • Learn how to cut, arrange, and assemble them into polished, frame-worthy cards
  • Feel like a fairy art director surrounded by tiny fairies, gardens, and woodland creatures
In this beginner-friendly and guided activity, you will be using premium card stock and professional materials to craft your masterpiece. Our experienced art teachers will lead you through the process, ensuring your finished artwork is both balanced and beautifully finished. Forget about messy glue and wrinkled paper - leave with a perfectly assembled collage without any post-craft shame.
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Style: Beginner-friendly, guided, relaxing, creative
You'll learn:
  • How to choose and combine vintage illustrations to tell a story
  • Composition basics: focal point, balance, spacing, and layering
  • Clean cutting, arranging, and sticking techniques without any marks or lifting edges
  • Colour coordination and styling with a cohesive palette using Shirley Barber artwork
At our Northcote studio, you'll receive:
  • Vintage Shirley Barber illustrations and storybook imagery
  • Premium cards and professional-quality art materials
  • A curated selection of Shirley Barber first edition artworks to take home
  • Guidance from passionate Shirley Barber enthusiasts
Leave the workshop with:
  • Your finished handmade Shirley Barber collage card
  • Extra vintage pieces for continued creativity at home
  • A head full of fairytale inspiration and design skills to last a lifetime
This workshop is suitable for all ages and skill levels, making it a wonderful family-friendly activity or a peaceful creative session for individuals. Embrace the magical world of Shirley Barber's illustrations and unleash your inner artist in a warm and welcoming environment.
If you've been seeking a unique creative experience in Melbourne, look no further than our Shirley Barber Card Making – Collage Crafting Workshop in Northcote.
What you'll get
A complete fairytale illustration unlike any other! Made entirely by you, arranged perfectly, and securely stuck together on premium card ready for framing and displaying, gifting, or saving for someone special.
Knowledge required
Beginner friendly. Children between 5-14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. All ages.
What to bring
All materials are included, but bring a frame if you have one in mind.
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, birthday or hens party.

This experience would also be a fun gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.

Location

Paint With Me, 579 High Street, Northcote VIC

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