Torn Paper Collage – Mark Bradford
About
All Grade Levels
Theme: Art
Students will create elaborate and layered torn paper collages using the work of Mark Bradford as inspiration. Mark Bradford is a contemporary African-American artist. Working in a wide-ranging conceptual practice, he is best known for his multimedia abstract paintings whose laborious surfaces hint at the artist’s excavation of emotional and political terrain. “For me, it’s always a detail—a detail that points to a larger thing,”
At a Glance
Format
75-minute hands-on workshop
Cost
$250 per field trip or workshop (ask about bulk discounts)
Available Days
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Time Slots
Workshops can be booked at 10:00am, 11:00am, or 1:15pm
Field Trips run from 10:30am – 12pm.*
Location
Field Trips: 558 Bellevue Ave, Oakland, CA
Workshops: Your Classroom
Capacity
1 classroom / 30 students max (up to 2 classes / 60 students if same school, same date & time)
Grade Levels
TK–5
Subjects
Visual arts and science (STEAM)
Field Trip Bonus: Students are welcome to pack a lunch to enjoy on our deck or at the park afterward
We are always happy to work with your classroom to design a field trip or workshop that meets specific needs! Please email eoceguera@eastbaycreativelab.com to coordinate.
Hosted at our center on Lake Merritt.
Hosted in Your Classroom.
Accessibility & Inclusion
We’re committed to making all programs at the East Bay Creative Lab accessible and inclusive.
Our spaces are wheelchair-friendly, and we welcome learners of all abilities and learning styles. If you or your child need accommodations, please let us know—we’re happy to help!
If you have any accommodation needs or concerns, reach out directly at contact@eastbaycreativelab.com.
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