Overview
All Ages | Free, but registration is required
In case you missed the January workshop, sign up for this popular class. Create two captivating botanical collages with Sarah Tanner! Participants will learn how to paint with alcohol ink and use them as the foundations for collages. Pieces will be transformed into mixed media masterpieces with inclusions of other media such as various papers, watercolor, sharpies, wire, and foam tape.
Registration
This class is free with the generous support of the Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program. Advanced registration is required as space is limited.
For questions or information about this workshop, contact Tiiwon Siaway at 334-625-4359 or email, tsiaway@mmfa.org
Studio Instructor: Sarah Tanner
“I find endless inspiration in color and nature, which serve as the foundation of my brightly colored mixed-media collages. My goal is to create an inviting escape into a joyful world—one that offers a sense of lightness amidst the weight of daily life. Art, for me, is both an expression and a refuge. Alcohol ink allows me to embrace vibrant hues while also welcoming the beauty of the unexpected. The fluid nature of the medium encourages spontaneity, creating intricate details that emerge naturally. Once the painting process is complete, I shift my focus to structure, refining the composition through collage. I love pushing the boundaries of traditional two-dimensional art by incorporating materials like buttons, wire, and beads, allowing elements to “float” within a shadowbox frame. Much of my work is rooted in my personal experiences with nature—each piece reflecting moments of connection and wonder. Through my art, I hope to share that same sense of joy, discovery, and escape with others.”
Works in Progress
Related Exhibitions
Sawyer Rose
October 10, 2025 through January 11, 2026
On view in the Atrium, Blackmon, Rushton Stakely, and Weil Galleries
