Colossal Collage.
Celebrating creativity, collaboration and community!
Community art is core to Art Wellesley’s mission.
Building on the success of last year’s Yarn Bomb, Art Wellesley’s has envisioned a new community art project for 2026 that will not disappoint.
Art Wellesley will host five, collaborative maker-sessions, culminating in a truly Colossal Collage – roughly thirty-two feet long by seven feet high.
During these maker-sessions, participants will cut, glue and assemble found and repurposed papers to create a botanical themed collage.
Local artists Elizabeth Cohen and Jenny Schneider will guide participants through the process. Their vision uses scale, color, and creative license to explore a composition inspired by flora and fauna.
The final Colossal Collage will be installed and exhibited in the foyer of the Wellesley Free Library during the month of June 2026!
This event is open to everyone. No art experience is necessary.
Why Collage?
Collage is a medium that attracts artists and non artists alike. Everyone can collage. Creating a collage together offers an opportunity to engage in the art making process and connect with others. That’s our mission!
Important Details.
When do we meet?
We will meet on 5 Wednesday evenings from 6:30- 8:30 during winter and spring of 2026.
Mark your calendar with the dates below:
January 28, February 25, March 25, April 22, May 20
Where do we meet?
Participants will meet at St. Paul Church, Parish Hall
(Parking and entrance in the rear, accessed off of Atwood.)
502 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA
What materials will be used?
Art Wellesley will provide all material.
We will be using found and repurposed papers, old books and magazines, scissors and glue sticks.
Participants are welcome to bring additional collage materials.
Where will the colossal collage be displayed?
The final collage will be displayed in the foyer of the Wellesley Library in June.
We will hold an artist and community reception in June.
The date will be announced soon.
Do you have to be an artist?
No, everyone is welcome.
This is a free community event open to anyone interested in collaging and creating art together.
What else?
The Art Wellesley Club at Wellesley High School will participate and support this project.
