Make a Geometric Paper Collage
All levels | 16 min 53 sec
Introduction
00:49
Materials
02:36
Cut Out Collage Elements
02:07
07:37
Assemble Collage
02:16
01:28
Taught by Lisa Congdon
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Learn a unique way to create collage from celebrated artist and surface designer, Lisa Congdon. In this beginner-friendly class, Lisa plays with diamond-shaped collage elements, bringing them together to create exquisite multi-colored stars. Experiment with different colors and paper varieties to make your own patchwork stars, and then bring them together to create a harmonious piece of artwork.
Here’s what you’ll need:
Materials:
  • 8” x 10” piece of smooth vellum Bristol paper
  • Scraps of paper in a variety of colors and patterns
  • 02 Micron pen and white paper (to create your own pattern)
  • Pencil
  • Eraser
  • 1”-wide diamond template like this
  • Scissors
  • Neutral pH adhesive
  • Dish
  • Paintbrush
  • Wet rag or paper towel
  • 8” x 10” shadowbox frame
Downloads:
Learn how to:Cut out diamond shapes
Draw a geometric doodle to use in your collage
Collage basics
Compose basics
 
What you’ll get:
  • Detailed class on making geometric paper collages
  • 5 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
  • Itemized supply list
  • Step-by-step instruction by well-known artist Lisa Congdon
  • The ability to leave comments, ask questions and interact with other students
Transcript
Class PDF
Make a Geometric Paper Collage Reviews
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464 users recommended this class to a friend
Tara
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Nice class. it would be a Fun way to use up different scraps of paper from other projects. This inspired so many ideas to try out

September 12, 2026
 
Melvin Russell
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Lisa is a great instructor.

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Opeyemi David
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Excellent.  Easy to understand 

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