Collage Exploration
Instructor: Rita Yanny
Dates: July 26 – 31, 2026
Time: Sunday 5:00 pm – Friday 12:00 pm
Skill Level: Beginner Friendly, Intermediate, Advanced
Tuition Only: $325 (includes lunches and welcome dinner) *You can add additional meals at the end of the registration form
Tuition + Lodging: $1,025 single room, $750 shared room (includes all meals)
Explore the endless possibilities of collage! Create collages by applying a variety of approaches to materials that have meaning to you, such as photographs, fabric scraps, letters, drawings, and decorative papers. Rita will also demonstrate a variety of mixed media techniques that are compatible with collage.
In this workshop, you will have the opportunity to try out a variety of adhesives and mediums. Handouts and birch wood panels will be provided. Please see the supply list for additional tools and materials to bring.
- A pair of scissors
- Materials to personalize your collage such as (but not limited to) decorative papers, photographs, fabric scraps, old books and letters, drawings, etc. (color copies/prints will work if you don’t want to cut up an original)
- Lineco White Neutral ph Adhesive (4 oz.)
- A spiral bound watercolor paper or a mixed media paper sketchbook (size is up to you) with 25 or more pages. Some examples are found here: https://www.dickblick.com/categories/paper/watercolor-paper/sketchbooks/ https://www.dickblick.com/search/?q=mixed%20media%20paper%20sketchbook
Optional materials to bring:
- Paintbrushes (2-5) to use with adhesives, acrylic paints, and mediums
- Acrylic paints (at least 3 colors)-small size is fine
- Liquitex Gloss Fluid Medium and Varnish (4 oz.)
- Personal toiletries (shampoo, hairdryer, etc. — linens and towels are provided)
- Snacks
- Personal tools
- Notebook and pen/pencil
- Water bottle
- Layers for cool evenings
- Hiking shoes
- Raincoat
Workshop FAQs
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Are the studios and lodging facilities air conditioned?
Yes, there is air conditioning in each room and new air conditioning in our ceramics and multi-purpose studio!
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Is there Wi-Fi at the studios and lodging facilities?
Wi-Fi is available in the retreat center, multi-purpose studio, and ceramics studio.
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Are pets allowed?
We love pets, but unfortunately, we can’t accommodate them in the studios or lodging.
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What is Adamah's cancellation policy?
We understand that plans can change, but when you register, Adamah makes significant investments in preparing for your participation. Cancellations made at least 45 days before the workshop start date will receive a full refund minus a $45 cancellation fee. Cancellations made within 44 days of the start date are nonrefundable. All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to adamah@bethelhorizons.org. If Adamah must cancel a workshop due to low enrollment, instructor illness, or unforeseen circumstances, you’ll be notified 30 days in advance and offered a full refund or the option to transfer to another workshop (based on availability). Please note that Adamah cannot be responsible for nonrefundable travel or lodging expenses.
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Do you offer scholarships or financial assistance?
We offer work-study options and scholarships for select workshops. Details are available on our website or by contacting us. You need to be accepted to the work-study or scholarship program before registering for a workshop.
Hourly Schedule
Sunday
- 4 PM – 5 PM
- Arrival/Check In
- Participants can arrive anytime between 4 and 5
- 5 PM – 6 PM
- Welcome Dinner
- All participants!
- 6 PM
- Studio Introduction
Monday
- 8 AM – 9 AM
- Breakfast
- 9 AM – Noon
- Studio Instruction
- Noon – 1 PM
- Lunch
- All participants
- 1 PM – 4 PM
- Studio Instruction
- 4 PM – 5 PM
- Break/Open Studio
- 5 PM – 6 PM
- Dinner
- 6 PM
- Open Studio/Free Time
Tuesday
- 8 AM – 9 AM
- Breakfast
- 9 AM – Noon
- Studio Instruction
- Noon – 1 PM
- Lunch
- All participants
- 1 PM – 4 PM
- Studio Instruction
- 4 PM – 5 PM
- Break/Open Studio
- 5 PM – 6 PM
- Dinner
- 6 PM
- Open Studio/Free Time
Wednesday
- 8 AM – 9 AM
- Breakfast
- 9 AM – Noon
- Studio Instruction
- Noon – 1 PM
- Lunch
- All participants
- 1 PM – 4 PM
- Studio Instruction
- 4 PM – 5 PM
- Break/Open Studio
- 5 PM – 6 PM
- NO Dinner – Go out! 🙂
- 6 PM
- Open Studio/Free Time
Thursday
- 8 AM – 9 AM
- Breakfast
- 9 AM – Noon
- Studio Instruction
- Noon – 1 PM
- Lunch
- All participants
- 1 PM – 4 PM
- Studio Instruction
- 4 PM – 5 PM
- Break/Open Studio
- 5 PM – 6 PM
- Dinner
- 6 PM
- Open Studio/Free Time
Friday
- 8 AM – 9 AM
- Breakfast
- 9 AM – 11 AM
- Studio Instruction
- 11 AM – Noon
- Clean up/Group Photo & Workshop Review