Discover the creative potential of everyday materials in this hands-on workshop.
Using magazines, books, and other printed materials, participants will learn how to create unique collage artwork.
Explore techniques for layering, combining colors and images, and building a balanced composition. Whether you’re new to art or have experience, this class offers a fun and creative way to turn ordinary materials into something special.
Come create, experiment, and give new life to old materials!
Registration required.
About the Presenter
Ana Belle Afable Granados is a mixed media artist and dietitian whose work blends creativity across both culinary and visual arts. She works with oil, acrylic, watercolor, wine, and coffee, often incorporating natural elements like handmade paper, wood, and dried flowers to add texture and depth. A native of the Philippines, Ana Belle has participated in several exhibitions and is a member of Pintor Kulapol, a respected artist group in her hometown. Her work has also extended internationally through her involvement in restoring the hand-painted glass windows at St. Gregory Catholic Church in Jenkins, Kentucky.
Coming from a family of artists, Ana Belle draws inspiration from nature, using color and texture to capture its beauty even in unconventional mediums like wine and coffee. She also led the Coffee & Canvas art class at the library in 2025 and her work is currently showcasing at the Library's Art gallery
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The Lucius E. and Elsie C. Burch, Jr. Library serves the Town of Collierville as an information hub offering materials and programming for all ages, three 4-person study rooms, and a 40-person meeting room. It sits in a beautiful location in Halle Park near Collierville Town Hall.